IRCC is gradually resuming some in-person services for citizenship, permanent residence, asylum, and biometrics collection. IRCC is only offering in-person services by appointment only and they will contact you to schedule the appointments. This gradual reopening of in-person services is part of a testing phase for IRCC. The services being offered, effective September 21, are…
Saskatchewan’s Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invites 621 candidates to apply, the largest SINP draw since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike many other provincial immigration programs, SINP does not require a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. On September 15, Saskatchewan sent out 621 invitations to eligible candidates in the SINP Occupations In-Demand and…
In 2018 and 2019, American immigration to Canada was the highest it has ever been since at least the 1980s. Although the gains are modest, Canada did see an increase in the number of American citizens immigrating to Canada following the 2016 election. The 2016 U.S. presidential election In the Canadian immigration world, Americans threatening…
Permanent residents are pushing IRCC to resume Canadian citizenship tests and interviews that have completely stopped in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some groups are asking for online versions of the test while others are requesting socially distant tests options be made available. As Canada moves to modernize its immigration system, many are left wondering…
The 98th draw for Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) on September 10 issued 212 invitations to candidates in PNP program. The invitations come in the form of Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates submitted to the MPNP immigration system. Only candidates who submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Manitoba government are…
The federal government can select newcomers, provincial governments can too but what’s notably missing is a way for cities and towns to do the same. A Municipal Provincial Nominee program promised by the current Liberal government could change all that. A very brief history of Canadian immigration Initially, Canada had a immigration system that strongly…
The BC PNP Tech Pilot program issued 67 invitations to apply to candidates working in British Columbia’s booming tech industry. The September 8 draw invited candidates with a job offer in one of 29 eligible tech occupations. September 8 BC PNP draw results Candidates needed a minimum Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) score of 80…
Employment in Montreal has only decreased by 5.7% overall when compared to February, making it the second-most economic resilient city in North America. The new study was conducted by Montréal International (MI), a private-public partnership that receives funding from the private sector, the governments of Canada and Québec, the Montréal Metropolitan Community, and the City…
In response to the August 4 explosion that rocked Beirut, Canada is increasing the immigration support to Lebanon. In addition to previous measures offered by the Canadian government to Lebanese citizens, Canada is now prioritizing visitor visas for the immediate family members of Canadians who are currently in Lebanon. Prioritizing visitor visas for the immediate…
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invites 428 candidates to apply in their most recent draw on September 1, 2020. The draw excludes 31 occupations related to tourism as the industry is particularly hard hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions. September 1 BC PNP draw The September 1, 2020 BC…
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