The number of U.S. residents arriving through Express Entry increased by 75 per cent between 2017 and 2019. This growth rate is much higher than that of other countries, according to new data New data indicates that Canada is becoming a magnet for talent from the United States. Over the past two years, foreign-born U.S. […]
Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program at a glance
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is Canada’s leading and most popular immigration program. It has come a long way since launching in 1967. Many prospective Canadian immigration candidates around the world were excited to learn that, following a four-month hiatus, as of last week Express Entry invitations are once again being issued under the very popular Federal […]
No biometrics needed for temporary residence applicants in Canada
Applicants already in the country are now exempt from the biometrics requirement The biometrics requirement has been temporarily scrapped by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for temporary resident applicants who are already in Canada. This means that candidates in Canada who wish to apply for, extend or restore their study permits, work permits or visitor visas, […]
PEI holds 2 PNP draws in July
Prince Edward Island invited Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact immigration candidates this month. Canada’s island province invited 194 immigration candidates to take one step closer to permanent residence. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held two invitation rounds so far in July. The first draw was held on July 10, when the […]
Keeping Canadians safe: Canada-U.S. border closure extended
This is the fourth extension since the start of the pandemic Canada and its southern neighbour have once again agreed to extend the border closure for another 30 days, until August 21. Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed to reporters that the Canada-U.S. border would remain closed. Despite lobbying from U.S. politicians to reopen the […]
Québec lance les premières invitations dans Arrima depuis janvier
Les détails d’un exercice d’invitations qui a eu lieu le 18 juin dans Arrima viennent d’être publiés. Le ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration du Québec (MIFI) vient de publier les détails du deuxième exercice d’invitations qui s’est tenu cette année. Cette nouvelle série d’invitations a eu lieu six mois après la […]
New Manitoba PNP draw issues 174 invitations
International student graduates and skilled workers both in Manitoba and abroad were invited to apply for a provincial nomination Manitoba held its 94th Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on July 16, 2020. It issued a total of 174 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to immigration candidates. The purpose of LAAs is to invite candidates […]
Express Entry: Federal Skilled Workers are back in business
Why the newest Express Entry draw should be celebrated. Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first all-program Express Entry draw since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to Canada imposing travel restrictions to help contain the spread of COVID-19, the federal government was considering all eligible candidates during its bi-weekly Express Entry draws. This […]
Quebec holds first Arrima draw since January
Details of Quebec’s June 18 invitation round have been released Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) has released details of the second draw of 2020, which took place six months after the first. On June 18, Quebec invited seven candidates to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). […]
Hollywood can resume filming in Canada
U.S. film and TV producers are starting to resume rolling in Canada even with travel restrictions. U.S. film and TV productions are coming back to Canada. Coronavirus caused film productions to shut down in March, and now major centres like Toronto are once again distributing film permits. Travel restrictions might even boost Hollywood’s interest in producing films […]