Canada has long pursued a policy of immigration fueled growth, but an immigration slowdown puts that entire strategy in jeopardy. Canada’s 2020 immigration targets With an ambitious plan to accept 341,000 new permanent residents in 2020, Canada was set to make history. This would have been the highest number of permanent residents Canada had ever…
On October 20, British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) sent invitations to 100 candidates to apply. The Oct. 20 draw is hot off the heels of another BC PNP draw on Oct. 15 where 417 candidates were selected. Of the 100 candidates, 80 were sent invitations through their Tech Pilot stream that selects candidates…
As remote learning becomes the new normal, many international students in Canada are calling for reduced tuition rates. The cost of studying in Canada Statistics Canada estimates the average yearly tuition rate for international students in Canada is $29,714. Combine that with living expenses, which vary based on the location of your studies, studying in…
For the seventh time since March, the Canada-U.S. border restrictions that prohibit non-essential travel have been extended until at least November 21. Despite Canada-U.S. travel restrictions, as well as international travel restrictions, a variety of asymptomatic temporary residents may come to Canada. Information for students New rules regarding which international students can enter Canada come…
On October 15, Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent invitations to 772 IT professionals who had profiles in the Express Entry pool. So far this year, OINP has invited 4,420 tech workers through this stream. The Oct. 15 targeted tech draw is part of OINP’s Human Capital Priorities Stream. What has many people excited about…
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invites 417 candidates to apply on October 13 draw. This new PNP draw follows the largest ever BC PNP draw of 2020 that invited 450 candidates. October 13 BC PNP draw results Express Entry BC categories (EEBC) minimum SIRS score: Skilled Worker: 92 International Graduate: 93 BC Skills…
Canadian newcomers are working more hours and securing more full-time employment opportunities as the economy recovers from COVID-19. According to Statistics Canada’s September Labour Force Survey, employment in Canada grew by 2.1% in September. This brings the Canadian economy within 720,000 jobs from the pre-COVID employment levels seen in February. The September report surpassed the…
191 candidates were invited to apply In the 100th Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw. The draw took place on October 8, 2020, and invited candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Graduates, and Skilled Workers Overseas streams of their PNP program. MPNP’s 100th draw results SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of…
The controversial lottery system to sponsor a parent or grandparent (PGP) opens on Oct. 13, for three weeks and will accept 10,000 candidates. This PGP intake will receive all eligible applications that are submitted but will only accept 10,000 candidates. The candidates selected are chosen at random from the total number of applications IRCC receives. …
Unmarried spouses, grandparents, siblings, adult children, and grandchildren can now visit their families in Canada. In June, IRCC amended their travel restrictions to grant exemptions for the Immediate family members of Canadians. This new release from IRCC greatly expands the type of family members that can now visit. The new rules will also permit, in…
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