A total of 217 workers and international graduates who studied in Canada have been invited to apply to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in a draw that took place on November 10, 2016. These individuals are now in a position to submit an application for a provincial nomination certificate to the BC PNP, after […]
Resettling refugees is a proud part of Canada’s humanitarian tradition. It demonstrates to the world that we have a shared responsibility to help those who are displaced, persecuted and most in need of protection. Every refugee’s journey is unique in terms of the opportunities and challenges they face as they resettle and make Canada their
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On November 19, 2016, changes to the allocation of points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) will come into force. The changes, which were first announced on November 10, 2016, include an extension of the submission period after an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is issued, reforms of the allocation of points for certain job offers
A greater number of Invitations to Apply (ITA) have been issued than ever before in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) latest draw from the Express Entry pool. A total of 2,427 ITAs were issued to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470 or higher. Consequently, for the third draw in a
The province of Manitoba will no longer penalize skilled worker immigration candidates who have a close relative in another province and no close relative in Manitoba. In addition, candidates who have previously made an application to immigrate to a province other than Manitoba will no longer be penalized. Under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Skilled
November 14, 2016—Ottawa, ON—Changes to Express Entry, which will take effect on November 19, are part of a number of improvements the Government is making on a continual basis to bring changes for a more fair and responsive immigration system that will address emerging needs and ensure long-term economic growth for the middle class. Improvements
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After November 19, 2016 Job offers On November 19, 2016, the points awarded by the CRS for a job offer will change in three ways: Points will be awarded for job offers of eligible candidates here on LMIA exempt work permits. Many people in Canada temporarily on an employer specific LMIA-exempt work permit, but who
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Visitors to Canada who identify as neither male nor female will have the option of choosing ‘other’ when Canada’s electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement for visa-exempt visitors comes into full effect on Thursday, November 10. Canada joins a select few countries now offering such an option to visitors. Australia offers passport options of male, female or X,
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It is expected that the government of Canada will soon announce changes to the processing of Canadian permanent residence applications from international graduates of Canadian study programs. A recent report from the Advisory Council on Economic Growth — which recommended that Canada boost its immigration levels to 450,000 in order to optimize economic growth in
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) continues to be active in inviting new immigrants to the province, with the latest MPNP draw seeing a total of 176 skilled workers being issued a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) to the program. The October 28 draw, the 22nd since the Expression of Interest system in Manitoba
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