Both of Alberta’s newest PNP draws only required Express Entry candidates to have a CRS of 300. Alberta recently held two rounds of invitations for Express Entry candidates. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) held one draw on September 14, where 385 immigration candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Invited candidates needed a score […]
Saskatchewan invites 391 PNP candidates
Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates were invited in the new Saskatchewan PNP draw. Saskatchewan held a new round of invitations on September 27. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 391 candidates to apply for one of two immigration programs. Of those invited, 152 may be eligible for the SINP’s Express Entry subcategory, and 239 may be […]
British Columbia invites 422 in latest PNP draws
B.C. has now issued over 9,000 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of the year. British Columbia invited 422 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on September 28, 2021. Since February, British Columbia has been conducting two separate rounds of invitations twice a month as part of its PNP […]
One wrong selection cost them Canadian permanent residence
They thought they applied for the English stream of the new TR to PR pathway, but they were rejected because they did not meet the language requirement for the French stream. Himanshu swears he applied for the English stream of the International Student Graduate immigration pathway, so he was shocked when his application came back refused for […]
How to submit your Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2021 immigration application
IRCC’s guide outlines what steps you need to take if you are among the 30,000 sponsors invited to submit a permanent residence application. Canada began to issue Parents and Grandparents Program (2021) invitations on September 23. Over a two-week period ending on October 7, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue some 30,000 sponsorship invitations to […]
Planning a winter vacation in Canada? What to do with a past criminal record
Canada is an ideal winter travel destination. Here’s how to ensure you can enter without issues at the border. As the summer comes to an end, tourists from the U.S. and other countries are beginning to plan Canadian winter vacations or excursions. Canada is one of the best places to embrace the winter season. The […]
Quebec skilled workers now eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit
Quebec skilled worker applicants in Canada can now obtain a BOWP for an initial duration of 24 months. As of August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers who reside in Quebec and have been selected by Quebec as skilled workers, are eligible, under certain conditions, to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). Holders of a BOWP are […]
Canada-India direct flights to resume September 27
Three direct flights from India will arrive in Canada on September 22. Canada is lifting the ban on direct flights to India next week. India air travellers will once again be able to come to Canada starting at midnight on September 27, according to a media release. Travellers will still have to comply with public […]
Should I enter Canada’s Express Entry pool now?
The benefits of entering the Express Entry pool now far outweigh the risks. “Should I enter the Express Entry pool now?” This is a valid and excellent question you may be asking yourself. If so, you are not alone. Canada is aiming to welcome the highest levels of immigration in its history to support its post-COVID […]
74 immigration candidates invited in new BC PNP Tech draw
B.C. has now issued over 8,661 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of 2021. B.C. invited 74 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on September 21. The invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Candidates invited through […]