As the pandemic continues, measures need to be put in place from the Government of Canada to continuously support international students.
On March 19th, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program provided an overview of their 2020 PNP activity.
In the 181st Express Entry draw, IRCC issued 5000 invitations to Express Entry candidates. This draw was specific to Canadian Experience Class candidates with a minimum CRS cut-off score of 432.
On March 26, 2021, The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued 300 Notification of Interest letters through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Unlike most Federal Express Entry draws with the CRS cut off upwards of 460, applicants selected under the Express Entry stream were required to have a CRS of at least 301.
In the 180th Express Entry draw, Canada issued284 invitations to Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This draw was specific to Provincial Nominee Class candidates. The minimum CRS cut-off score for this draw was 778. Draw Summary Draw Number: 180Draw Date: March21, 2021Number of Invitations Issued: 284Minimum CRS: 778Program Specified: Provincial Nominee ClassTie-breaking rule:…
International students studying in Atlantic Provinces, can expect to be able to be a part of the Atlantic Growth and Strategy Program. An example of one school being; Cape Breton University, whereby students can expect to receive the support needed to feel a part of the community.
Effective April 1st 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will accept work permit applications from foreign nationals in Canada on a valid visit visa who have a Canadian job offer.
In their report released 22nd March 2021, Statistics Canada concluded that Immigrant children that arrive in Canada before the age of 15, are more likely to succeed than their Canadian born peers.
With over 300,000 new immigrants settling in Canada each year, most are attracted to the big city life to live the ‘Canadian dream’ and experience all the excitement living in a large North American city can offer. But in doing this, they could be overlooking better more prosperous opportunities outside the go to cities.
International students that are attending a program and or have recently graduated from a Canadian have the opportunity to apply for a startup visa, if they have a business plan that is supported by an investor.
Nadia Bhuptani
Rebecca Major