In the final Express Entry draw of the year, Canada issued 5,000 invitations to Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Today’s 170th Express Entry draw included candidates across all economic immigration streams managed by the Express Entry system, including Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). …
Both Manitoba and BC conducted separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws late in December and are likely the last PNP draws of the year. Despite ongoing international travel restrictions, and the holiday season, provincial immigration is still happening. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw results On Dec. 17, MPNP invited a total of 419 candidates…
Dec. 18 marks International Migrants Day, a day to celebrate the contributions of newcomers to their new communities. We realize that 2020 has been a hard year everyone. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for global mobility, public health, and immigration. But in spite of it all, there are glimmers of hope that…
This proposed legislation would make New Brunswick the only province in Canada to grant voting rights to permanent residents in municipal elections. Bill 28 was introduced to the New Brunswick legislature on Dec. 15, and if passed, would change the election rules of the province to allow permanent residents to participate in municipal elections. The…
Since Canada is a top destination for students around the world, all major Canadian banks offer credit card options for international students. For anyone travelling or living overseas, having access to a credit card is essential for emergencies and everyday life. You can get by without a credit card, but why wait to build your…
Ontario and BC sent a combined total of 760 invitations to apply for Canadian immigration to IT workers through their provincial nominee programs. On Dec. 15, both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued targeted draws for IT workers. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Dec. 15 draw…
Under the revised rules for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), candidates now have more flexibility for their work experience requirement. What is the RNIP? The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is, according to IRCC, “a community-driven program that spreads the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities. It helps these communities to…
Between March 31 and Nov. 12, Canada had 6.5 million arrivals. Of those, approximately 5 million were exempt from the mandatory 14-day isolation requirement. In late March of this year, Canada put in place travel restrictions. These restrictions forbid any non-essential travel to Canada. Essential workers, some students, and only some classes of new permanent…
The bilateral agreement between Italy and Canada will provide youth (18-35) the opportunity to live and work in either country for up to two years. This new agreement between Italy and Canada builds and improves upon a previous youth mobility deal between the two nations. Under the revised terms, and once officially ratified by both…
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invites 256 candidates to apply through five streams of immigration. The restrictions on some occupations relating to hospitality, food service, and tourism remain. There was a slight uptick in the scores needed for the Dec. 8 draw than we saw in the last all program draw on Nov….
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