This week’s minimum score range is between 60 and 123, depending on the provincial immigration stream. More than 157 candidates in British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have received invitations to apply in BC’s weekly invitation draw. The draw took place on June 14, 2022. BC is the only province in Canada that issues invitations on a […]
Steps Quebec newcomers can take to extend their work permits while waiting on a decision from Immigration Canada. Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If you are […]
The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month. IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons. The backlog has grown by 257,499 persons over the past month, largely due to a significant increase in temporary residence applications. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The citizenship inventory stands at 394,664 applicants […]
The PNP is designed to spread the benefits of immigration throughout Canada. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) started in 1998 as a way for the federal and provincial governments to spread the benefits of immigration throughout Canada. Provinces can hand-pick candidates whom they feel will support their economic growth and recommend that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offer […]
Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents, and changes to Express Entry are on the way. Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told CBC News the new program will be a permanent pathway for temporary residents. It will be […]
You no longer have to be fully vaccinated to board a plane or train in Canada, but mask mandates still apply. As of 00:01 Eastern Time on June 20, Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. Canadian government officials said the suspension of […]
A list of some of the common crimes that may make someone criminally inadmissible to Canada, and steps to overcome inadmissibility. Generally speaking, any act that is illegal both in the country where it took place and in Canada creates the potential for inadmissibility issues. That being said, the Canadian government offers options to allow […]
Canada to end vaccine mandates for domestic travellers, transportation workers As of 00:01 Eastern Time on June 20, Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. Canadian government officials said the suspension of vaccine mandates reflects an improved public health situation in Canada. Nearly […]
Canada invited 932 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on June 8. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new draw. As a result, the minimum score required to be invited in this draw was 796. The score was relatively high because PNP candidates get an automatic 600 Comprehensive Ranking […]
If you are hiring a foreign worker, you may have to advertise your job opening first as part of the work permit process. Canadian employers who need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in order to hire foreign workers will oftentimes need to complete an advertising requirement. The purpose of the advertising requirement is to demonstrate […]
