Survey results show that Canadian education and immigration policies attract international students
In July 2021, IDP Connect conducted a survey with more than 6,000 students from 20 countries, includ...
BCPNP invited up to 14 candidates in the business immigration streams
On October 12, 2021, British Columbia held new draws to business candidates in the British Columbia ...
Canada invited 681 provincial nominees in the Express Entry draw #207
On October 13, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Ent...
The US – Canada land borders will open in November for non-essential travel
The US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced that the US – Canada land borde...
British Columbia issued 409 invitations under the BCPNP
On October 12, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express...
Manitoba nominated 414 candidates in September 2021
On October 12, 2021, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuanc...
Nova Scotia invited carpenters and job offer holders
On October 7, 2021, Nova Scotia invited carpenters and job offer holders under the Labour Market Pri...
Ottawa introduced new instructions for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
On October 8, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced new instructions for the Atlantic Immigratio...
The Government of Ontario proposed regulatory amendments
On October 7, 2021, the Government of Ontario proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 422/17 (Gene...
Saskatchewan updated application processing times in the SINP
(SINP) processing times. The new data is based on average times from July 1 to September 30, 2021. I...
Students will be able to take IELTS Online starting 2022
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will launch IELTS Online, a flexible and s...
Sudbury considers all eligible applicants in the Rural and Northern Pilot pool
Starting from July 22, 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury started to consider all eligible applicants...
IRCC issued 1,008 invitations under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the po...
Canada receives direct passenger flights from India
Canada received the first direct Air Canada flight from India after the Government lifted the travel...
The federal government is in the process of rolling out a facial recognition system for Canadian passport holders
Within two years, the Federal government will implement a facial recognition system for all 25 milli...
IRCC held a PNP-targeted Express Entry draw #206
On September 29, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 761 Invitations to...
The National Occupational Classification will undergo a revision
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) undergoes a major structural revision every ten years...
Nova Scotia held new draws in the Entrepreneur and the International Graduate Entrepreneur Streams
On September 13, 2021, Nova Scotia held new draws in the Entrepreneur and the International Graduate...
2021 Election results and immigration to Canada
On September 21, 2021, the results of the 44th Parliamentary election were revealed. The Liberal Par...
Ontario invited 72 candidates under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
On September 22, 2021, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: In-Deman...
Canada lifted travel restrictions for direct flights from India
On September 21, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that Transport Canada will lift travel res...
Ontario issued 995 invitations in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and International Student Streams
On September 21, 2021, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign ...
British Columbia invited 74 candidates under the BCPNP Tech
On September 21, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee T...
IRCC will hold a lottery for the Parents and Grandparents Program
Starting the week of September 20, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will ho...
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program in Newfoundland and Labrador will be permanent
On September 16, 2021, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that Canada-Newfoundlan...
Canada invited 521 provincial nominees in the Express Entry draw #205
On September 15, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express E...
Ontario invited 691 candidates in the Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams
On September 14, 2021, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs)...
Alberta invited 396 candidates and updated the AINP inventory
On September 14, 2021, Alberta published the update of the inventory of the Alberta Immigrant Nomine...
British Columbia issued 464 invitations
On September 14, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Expre...
Canada launched a temporary public policy for graphic designers
On September 10, 2021, the Government of Canada clarified the guidance for essential television and ...
Canada invited 847 candidates under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ( #IRCC ) held new draws in the...
Canada cancelled direct flights from Morocco for 30 days
In response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, the Government of Canada suspended all direct f...
Manitoba nominated 516 candidates in August 2021
On September 9, 2021, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuan...
Canada modified instructions for COVID-19 travel restrictions
On September 9, 2021, the Government of Canada updated instructions to align with Phase 3 of the Bor...
Ottawa recommends to re-apply for a visitor visa for urgent applications that have been submitted before September 7, 2021
The Government of Canada recommends submitting a new application via the Immigration, Refugees and C...
Ottawa exempted certain visitors in Canada from immigration requirements
On September 7, 2021, the Government of Canada issued a temporary public policy allowing some tempor...
British Columbia held a new draw in the BCPNP Tech
On September 7, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Te...
MPNP issued 602 invitations to apply for the nomination of Manitoba
On September 2, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP...
Canada issued 927 invitations under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the po...
Canada reopened borders for fully vaccinated international travellers
On September 7, 2021, Canada reopened state borders for international travellers arriving in Canada ...
Indian students travelling Canada stuck at Mexico border
After Canada’s ban on direct flights from India was implemented on April 22, Indian students t...
Liberal Party’s election platform and improvements in the Canadian immigration system
On September 1, 2021, the Liberal Party released a new election platform that addresses long-standin...
Alberta held two PNP draws in one week
On September 1, 2021, Alberta posted a new update about the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)...
IRCC held a PNP-targeted Express Entry draw #203
On September 1, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 635 Invitations to ...
British Columbia PNP invited 488 candidates
On August 31, 2021, British Columbia held two invitation rounds in the Skills Immigration (SI) and E...
Ontario invited candidates in the Entrepreneur Stream
On August 31, 2021, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) released the results of the new draw ...
Canada surpassed the US in the number of Chinese immigrants
For the first time in history, Canada surpassed the US and became the country of choice for Chinese ...
Federal election 2021 and its impact on immigration
Traditionally, during election campaigns, immigration, particularly the amount of immigration is dis...
Canada invited 819 candidates under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the po...
Everything international students need to know to prepare for their return trip to Canada
Taking long flights and having long layovers at airports has become a big part of life for internati...
Visa processing for Chinese applicants delayed by 280 days
aThe IRCC has promised to speed up the approval of visas. However, according to the timetable issued...
ICCRC targets fake immigration consultants
ICCRC targets fake immigration consultants The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council ...
Canadian universities are again among the best
Canada is still one of the best places for international students to come and acquire their universi...
Ontario invited 326 candidates under the Masters Graduate stream
On August 25, 2021, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 326 invitations to apply (ITAs...
The USA extended travel restrictions for Canadians for another 30 days
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the travel restrictions will remain in p...
Canada introduced special measures to support Hong Kong residents to come to Canada
On August 23, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced updated instructions to support Hong Kong re...
British Columbia invited 74 candidates under the BCPNP Tech
On August 24, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech...
BCPNP invited up to 12 candidates in the business immigration streams
On August 17, 2021, British Columbia held new draws to business candidates in the British Columbia P...
Prince Edward Island invited 161 candidates in the new round
On August 19, 2021, Prince Edward Island held a new draw in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomi...
Canada issued 750 invitations under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ( #IRCC ) held new draws in the...
IRCC accepted more applications under the International Graduate Stream of the new TR to PR pathway
In May, within the first day of launching the temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) ...
Thunder Bay held a new round of recommendations in the RNIP
On August 18, 2021, Thunder Bay, ON, issued new community recommendations in the Rural and Northern ...
Canada introduced a new update for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
On August 16, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced a new program delivery update for Rural and ...
New Brunswick launched a new pilot program for international graduates of private career colleges
On August 18, 2021, New Brunswick announced a new immigration stream for international graduates of ...
Canada issued 3,000 ITAs in the Express Entry draw for CEC candidates
On August 19, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express ...
Ontario invited candidates in the Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams
On August 18, 2021, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) fo...
British Columbia Issued new invitations
On August 17, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express ...
Canada invited 463 provincial nominees in the Express Entry draw #201
On August 18, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entr...
Canada evacuated more than 800 Afghans
On August 16, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed the number of refugees Canada has helped ...
Alberta invited 396 candidates and updated the AINP inventory
On August 17, 2021, Alberta published the update of the inventory of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee P...
Manitoba invited 275 candidates in MPNP draw #124
On August 12, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)....
Nova Scotians want to see more newcomers in the province
According to the latest Narrative Research poll conducted in the last full week of July, 75 percent ...
Canada invited 499 candidates under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the po...
The Government will bring more Afghans to Canada
On August 13, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that as the Taliban continues to take over Af...
Canada began working on vaccine passports for safe international travel
On August 11, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it is collaborating with the provinces a...
Canada updated the temporary public policy for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
The government of Canada updated the Temporary Public Policy for Out-of-Status Construction Workers ...
Ontario has updated application processing times in the OINP
On August 12, 2021, Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee...
OINP nominated 6,411 foreign nationals to apply for PR in 2021
On August 12, 2021, the government of Ontario released a new update on the issuance of nomination ce...
IRCC launched a new website tool for citizenship applications
On August 11, 2021, as part of a citizenship modernization initiative, Immigration, Refugees and Cit...
Ontario issued 48 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
On August 11, 2021, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand S...
51 candidates invited under the BCPNP Tech
On August 10, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech...
Canada invited 317 candidates under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second draw in ...
Canada reopened borders for fully vaccinated Americans
On August 9, 2021, after midnight, Canada reopened state borders with the United States to all fully...
Manitoba nominated 934 candidates in June and July 2021
On August 9, 2021, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuance ...
Ottawa will receive applications of protected persons for PR online via the Permanent Residence Portal
On August 6, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced a new program delivery update regarding Prote...
Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and International Student Stream
On August 6, 2021, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Work...
Canada welcomed the first Afghan refugees through the special immigration program
On August 4, 2021, the Government of Canada welcomed the first group of Afghan refugees in the count...
Alberta issued 148 NOI and updated the AINP inventory
On August 5, 2021, Alberta published the update of the inventory of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Pr...
Canada attracts more international students than other countries
According to a poll conducted by IDP Connect, Canada was given top marks by international students l...
British Columbia held a new draw
On August 3, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express E...
Canada issued 3,000 ITAs for CEC candidates in Express Entry
On August 5, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw...
IRCC issued 906 ITAs under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new rounds of invit...
Canada invited 512 provincial nominee candidates in the Express Entry draw #199
On August 4, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry...
Manitoba issued 375 invitations in draw #123
On July 29, 2021, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (M...
Canada welcomed three refugee Olympians from the Tokyo Olympics
Since the Rio Games in 2016, the Refugee Olympic Team increased to 29 athletes from 11 different cou...
Canadian employers look for employees in the health care sector
According to Statistics Canada’s newly-published job vacancies report, the health care sector ...
Canada updated instructions for permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents
On July 30, 2021, the Government of Canada updated instructions for the permanent residence (PR) pat...
Canada will invite a record number of immigrants this year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) welcomed 35,600 permanent residents and processe...
Canada updated instructions for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
On July 28, 2021, the Government of Canada updated instructions for students graduating outside of C...
International students still struggle to get permanent residency
According to the recent report share by Statistics Canada, in the past 20 years, the number of inter...
Canada updated instructions for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
On July 28, 2021, the Government of Canada updated instructions for students graduating outside of C...
New Brunswick updated the guidance for the Business Immigration Stream
On July 27, 2021, the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) updated the guidelines for the applicants of...
Manitoba conducted MPNP draw #122
On July 28, 2021, Manitoba released the results of the draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Progr...
British Columbia held a new draw in the BCPNP Tech
On July 27, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech P...
Canada’s strong Start-up ecosystem through the eyes of the world
According to the latest Global Start-up Ecosystem Index Report, Canada is considered a great country...
New Brunswick will hold a virtual immigration fair this summer
This summer, New Brunswick is going to hold an online immigration fair for welders, millwrights, and...
Canada launched a special program to resettle the Afghan refugees
On July 23, 2021, Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), Marc Ga...
Bridging work permit for TR2PR applicants to be announced on July 26
IRCC announced a new Open Work Permit for international student graduates, essential workers and med...
Canada will accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
Recently, the Government of Canada announced details of the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program. T...
Ottawa updated guidelines on incomplete applications
On July 22, 2021, the Government of Canada updated on incomplete applications. The instructions prov...
Thunder Bay issued 52 new community recommendations under the RNIP
Thunder Bay, ON, released new results of the issuance of the community recommendations in the Rural ...
Sudbury considered 3 applications in the Rural and Northern Pilot
On July 21, 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations in the Rural and North...
Canada issued 4,500 ITAs in the Express Entry draw for CEC candidates
On July 22, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express En...
Canada invited 462 provincial nominees in the Express Entry draw #197
On July 21, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry ...
Ontario held a new draw for French-Speaking Skilled Workers
On July 21, 2021, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new draw in the French-...
BCPNP issued 383 invitations in the new round.
On July 20, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express En...
PEI PNP issued 127 invitations in the new draw
On July 15, 2021, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Prince Edward Island ...
IRCC issued 587 ITAs under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new rounds of invit...
Canada announced a new stream for human rights defenders
On July 16, 2021, Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the ...
Canada will welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September
According to a readout published by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, Canada can welcome ful...
Canada’s new immigration stream for essential workers has reached its limit of 30,000
Canada’s immigration stream for English-speaking essential workers who do not work in healthcare-r...
Canada introduced a new open work permit for recent permanent residency applicants
On July 15, 2021, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marco Mendicino a...
Minister Mendicino and FCFA President Roy invited French-speaking temporary residents to apply for PR
Recently, Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Liane Roy, P...
Ottawa is going to help applicants with expired COPR
As applicants cannot travel to Canada on expired documents, the Government of Canada will help those...
Canada experiences an increase in job vacancies
As Canada’s economy recovers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare and construction job...
Canada introduced special measures to support Hong Kong residents to immigrate to Canada
Recently, the Government of Canada introduced a guideline for special measures to support Hong Kong ...
Ontario issued invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
On July 15, 2021, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Ski...
British Columbia invited 56 candidates under the BCPNP Tech
On July 13, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech P...
Canada invited 505 young foreigners under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) conducted new rou...
Ontario issued 5,882 nomination certificates in 2021
On July 8, 2021, the Ontario government posted a new update on the issuance of nomination certificat...
Ontario updated application processing times in the OINP
On July 8, 2021, Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Pr...
Canada added seven countries to the Student Direct Stream
On July 9, 2021, the Government of Canada added seven new countries to the Student Direct Stream (SD...
Manitoba conducted MPNP draw #121
On July 9, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In...
Canada will not accept unvaccinated tourists
The Government of Canada will not allow unvaccinated tourists to enter the country to ensure the saf...
South Africans possess the best acceptance rates in PR applications under the Start-Up Visa program
In gaining Canadian permanent residency (PR) South Africans enjoy the level of success in gaining pe...
Canada updated the Oath of Citizenship instructions
On July 8, 2021, Canada updated instructions for the Oath of Citizenship. The Government added a lin...
Ontario invited candidates in the Entrepreneur Stream
On July 8, 2021, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 21 Invitations to Apply to the el...
Canada issued 4,500 ITAs for CEC candidates in Express Entry
On July 8, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw f...
Another 392 provincial nominees have been invited in the new Express Entry draw
On July 7, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) distributed 627 Invitations to ...
ESDC posted new processing times for LMIA applications
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labour Mark...
British Columbia held a new draw in BCPNP
On July 6, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Ent...
Alberta held a new AINP draw
On July 6, 2021, Alberta published a new update of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The...
IRCC issued 506 ITAs under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) conducted new rou...
Canada implemented new regulations for PR applicants
Permanent residence applicants applying outside of Canada need a permanent resident travel document ...
Ontario updated Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream
On July 2, 2021, the Government of Ontario introduced amendments and an application guide for the On...
Canada’s affordability attracts immigrant entrepreneurs through the Start-Up Visa program
Canadian cities are more affordable than many other metropolises of the world, according to an annua...
International students coming to Canada face barriers
As COVID-19 cases rise and fall in various parts of the world, travel restrictions and measures chan...
Canada introduced new guidance for temporary resident visas
On June 30, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced new instructions fo...
IRCC published a new temporary public policy for foreign nationals
On June 30, 2021, the Government of Canada published a new temporary public policy that exempts some...
52 candidates invited under the BCPNP Tech
On June 29, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech P...
Manitoba conducted an extensive MPNP draw #120
On June 28, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). I...
Canada invited 649 candidates under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new rounds of invitatio...
Ontario announced intake to the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
On June 28, 2021, the Government of Ontario opened intake to the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skill...
Canada updated instructions in the International Mobility Program
On June 25, 2021, the Government of Canada updated general guidelines in the International Mobility ...
Fully vaccinated international students can be exempted from mandatory quarantine
Beginning July 5, 2021, fully vaccinated international students who meet all requirements will be ex...
Alberta invited 184 candidates in the new AINP draw
On June 22, 2021, Alberta published a new update of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). Th...
Canadian universities saw a spike in the number of enrolments in Nursing programs
Nurses are in high demand in the country. Canadian educational institutions cannot train students fa...
Canada invited 1,002 provincial nominees in the Express Entry draw #193
On June 23, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry ...
British Columbia held a new draw
On June 22, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express En...
IRCC issued 460 ITAs under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools ...
Prince Edward Island issued 113 invitations under the PEI PNP
On June 17, 2021, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Prince Edward Island ...
Canada will welcome more refugees in 2021
On June 18, 2021, the Government of Canada announced 3 new initiatives to offer asylum to more peopl...
Canada extended travel restrictions again
On June 18, 2021, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair wrote in a twe...
MPNP issued 141 invitations to apply for the nomination of Manitoba
On June 17, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). I...
New Brunswick moved to phase 2 of the Green level ahead of schedule
Recently, New Brunswick announced the province’s entrance to phase 2 on the path toward the Green ...
Canada introduced new updates regarding the study or work permit applications processed outside of Canada
Recently, the Government of Canada introduced instructions for foreign nationals who are physically ...
The Standing Committee proposed 38 reforms to improve the Canadian immigration system
Last month, the Standing Committee of Citizenship and Immigration formally submitted a 122-page repo...
Prince Edward Island opened its borders to all Canadians
On June 17, 2021, Prince Edward Island (PEI) introduced the PEI Pass to facilitate travel to the Isl...
British Columbia issued new invitations for entrepreneurs
On June 15, 2021, British Columbia issued up to 13 invitations to apply to the candidates under Busi...
Ontario issued 940 invitations in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and International Student Streams
On June 16, 2021, the government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worke...
British Columbia invited 72 candidates in the BCPNP Tech
On June 15, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech P...
Canada invited 539 young foreigners under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted new rounds of invi...
New Brunswick is looking for professional caregivers
The Department of Social Development is looking for individuals interested in becoming professional ...
Canada introduced guidance on abuse for vulnerable workers
On June 11, 2021, the Government of Canada updated guidance for open work permits for vulnerable wor...
Permanent residents with expired PR cards struggle to enter Canada
In Canada, permanent residents are required to meet residency obligations in order to renew their PR...
Canada still accepts applications through five TR2PR pathways
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still accepting applications through five tem...
Canada’s best ten cities for tech workers
According to the report of the world’s biggest commercial realtor – CBRE Research, Canada...
Manitoba nominated 1007 candidates in May 2021
On June 9, 2021, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuance st...
British Columbia Issued new invitations
On June 8, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Ent...
Canada issued 6,000 ITAs in the Express Entry draw for CEC candidates
On June 10, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express En...
Canada held the largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw in 2021
On June 9, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw. ...
Alberta invited 159 candidates in the new draw
On June 8, 2021, Alberta published a new update of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). On ...
Canada announced 2 immigration pathways for Hongkongers
On June 8, 2021, the Government of Canada announced 2 new permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong...
Manitoba invited 142 candidates in draw #118
On June 7, 2021, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MP...
IRCC issued 879 ITAs under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, the Department of Immigration (IRCC) conducted new rounds of invitations in the ...
Minister Mendicino encouraged applicants to apply for a Start-up Visa
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino considered the Start-up Visa as a...
Some students were denied boarding on their way to Canada
The pandemic situation has been getting better in Canada recently. Postsecondary institutions announ...
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams
Based on statistics from different processing centres, the current average LMIA processing times dec...
Immigration Medical Examination requirements were updated for Express Entry
Due to COVID-19, the Government of Canada made some changes to the way how applicants can meet an Im...
Canada – US border may be re-opened in June
The Mayor of Windsor Drew Dilkens stated that they are expecting to ease travel restrictions on the ...
Canada updated the temporary public policy for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
The government of Canada updated the Temporary Public Policy for Out-of-Status Construction Workers ...
New Brunswick announced the new recruitment for IT specialists to be held in June 2021
New Brunswick is seeking Data Scientists and Engineers. This recruitment is intended to cover labour...
British Columbia invited 68 persons under the Tech Pilot
On June 1, 2021, British Columbia held this year’s eleventh draw in the British Columbia Provincia...
OINP invited 758 new skilled trades candidates
On June 1, 2021, Ontario invited 986 candidates in the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigrat...
Manitoba conducted unexpected MPNP draw #117
On June 1, 2021, Manitoba released the results of the unexpected draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nom...
Canada issued 5,956 ITAs in the Express Entry draw for CEC candidates
On May 31, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Ent...
Conference Board of Canada introduced a report studying the impact of COVID-19 on immigrant admissions
According to the report, permanent resident (PR) admissions were down 56 percent compared to 2019. R...
Canada invited 424 young foreigners under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new rounds of invitatio...
Manitoba conducted MPNP draw #116
Recently, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round ...
The OINP issued 64 invitations in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
On May 25, 2021, the government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker...
Alberta invited 250 more candidates under the AINP
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets the limits for nominations the Alberta Immi...
Canada introduced updates to the temporary public policies for the new Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway
On May 26, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced a new program delivery update for the Temporary...
Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
On May 26, 2021, in the first general draw, the Government of Ontario issued 147 invitations to appl...
Canada invited 500 provincial nominees in the Express Entry draw #189
On May 26, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry i...
Yukon lifted public health restrictions
As of May 25, 2021, the Government of Yukon lifted public health restrictions. Now, fully vaccinated...
Canadian-American border may be opened by late summer
Some experts suggest that travel restrictions on the Canadian-American border may be lifted by late ...
BCPNP issued 370 invitation in the new round
On May 25, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Ent...
IRCC issued 701 ITA under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools ...
Canada experiences a significant rise in the number of applications from Hong Kong
Canada has received more than 5,700 applications after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ...
Victoria day on May 24th, 2021
Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday preceding May 25. In...
IRCC invited 1,842 CEC candidates in the Express Entry draw #188
On May 20, 2021, the Department of Immigration (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for candidates i...
Prince Edward Island invited 155 candidates to apply for a nomination
On May 20, 2021, Prince Edward Island held a new draw in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee...
The Government of Canada updated program delivery instructions for protected persons
On May 18, 2021, Canada introduced program delivery updates for protected persons. According to the ...
The Government of Canada extended international travel restrictions
According to Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, international travel ...
The number of permanent residents waiting to take the citizenship test increased
In March 2020, the Immigration Department postponed all citizenship tests due to the COVID-19 pandem...
Canada introduced guidance to support Hong Kong residents to come to Canada
The Government of Canada issued new guidance for special measures to help Hong Kong residents to imm...
British Columbia invited 82 persons in the Tech Pilot
On May 18, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the Tech Pilot of the British Columbia Provinci...
Sudbury issued 12 invitation in the round of RNIP
On May 18, 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury conducted a new round of invitations in the Rural and N...
Canada introduced updates concerning foreign national family members of victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752
The Government of Canada introduced new instructions for applicants who received temporary resident ...
Minister Mendicino marked the start of Citizenship Week
On May 17, 2021, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino marked Citizenshi...
Canada can increase caps of new temporary immigration pathways
With the introduction of new pathways to permanent residency, Canada will grant permanent residency ...
Canada issued 890 ITA under the International Experience Canada
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted new invitation rou...
Nova Scotia introduced two more NOC codes to their International Occupations In-Demand stream
Nova Scotia added two more National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes to their International O...
Ontario has updated application processing times in the OINP
On May 13, 2021, Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Pr...
OINP issued 4,009 nomination certificates in 2021
On May 13, 2021, the government of Ontario published a new update on the issuance of nomination cert...
Canada will update citizenship materials for prospective citizens
This year Canada will introduce a new version of the Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilitie...
Canada invited 557 provincial nominees in the Express Entry draw #186
On May 12, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry i...
Manitoba nominated 734 candidates in April 2021
On May 12, 2021, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuance st...
AINP invited 250 candidates in Alberta Express Entry Stream
On May 11, 2021, Alberta released a new update about the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) in...
Sudbury considered 12 applications in the Rural and Northern Pilot
On May 11, 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations in the Rural and Northe...
Nova Scotia invited 2 international graduate entrepreneurs under the new NSNP draw
On May 11, 2021, Nova Scotia published the results of the first draw in 2021 in the International Gr...
MPNP issued 150 invitations to apply for the nomination of Manitoba
On May 6, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In ...
Canada will grant permanent residency for caregivers whose applications were not processed in 2020
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will grant permanent residency for caregivers w...
New Brunswick introduced new guideline for the Skilled Worker and Express Entry Streams
On May 10, 2021, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) released updated official guid...
The Canadian-American border might be opened by late summer or early fall
Since March 2020, the Canadian-American border has been closed to all non-essential travel, such as ...
BCPNP invited 84 high-tech specialists in the Tech Pilot
On May 4, 2021, British Columbia conducted a new draw for candidates in the Tech Pilot of the Britis...
Canada issued 892 ITAs under the International Experience Canada
Recently, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new invitation rounds in the...
A Canadian passport is in the TOP-10 of the best passports in the world.
According to the data of the World Passport Index from Henley & Partners, in 2021, Canada’...
Refugee lawyers say Toronto police have no legal duty to inquire into immigration status
The Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers has said that the reporting of crimes by undocumented in...
Thousands of victims of religious atrocities from India entered Canada illegally
Atrocities against minorities have been on the rise all over the world. This can be gauged from the ...
Canada’s population tops 38 million, even as the COVID-19 pandemic slows the growth
Canada’s population topped 38 million people as of July this year, according to data released by S...
The CRS score in the Express Entry remains high
On September 30, 2020, the Canadian Immigration Department (IRCC) held an all-programs draw in the E...
1,215 applicants registered in the OINP’s Masters Graduate Stream
On September 29, 2020, Ontario opened registration of the applications to the Masters Graduate Strea...
British Columbia conducted the largest draw in 2020
On September 29, 2020, British Columbia conducted the largest draw in 2020 in the Skills Immigration...
Canada ranked the most accepting country in the world for migrants!
Gallup is an analysis and consulting company headquartered in Washington, well known for conducting ...
Canada approved 56,000 study permits in the first stage
Canadian immigration minister Marco Mendicino said during a recent webinar on September 22, 2020, 56...
IRCC updated program delivery for employer compliance inspections
On September 28, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided an update regard...
Work permits for film and television industry workers
On September 28, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released an update regard...
Nova Scotia invited 5 graduate entrepreneurs
On September 28, 2020, Nova Scotia published an update about the results of the new draw in the Inte...
Canada extended travel restrictions until October 31
Unfortunately for many immigrants, foreign workers and international students, on September 28, 2020...
Nova Scotia invited nurses in the NSNP
On October 28, 2019, Nova Scotia conducted a new draw in the Labour Market Priorities Stream of the ...
Canada issued 114,250 Study Permits in August
IRCC issued 114,250 Study Permits for international students in August 2019. Most study permit holde...
Alberta to introduce the AINP processing fee
Beginning with the fiscal year 2020-21, Alberta will introduce a processing fee for the Alberta Immi...
Quebec invited 169 persons in the new round of Arrima
On October 25, 2019, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI), released in...
Saskatchewan already invited 3,077 candidates in October!
On October 24, 2019, Saskatchewan held another large invitation round in the Saskatchewan Immigrant ...
Why Canada is the best choice to study if you want to immigrate
Canada is one of the four major immigrant countries in the world, and Canada’s immigration pol...
Ontario already nominated 6,033 candidates in 2019
As of October 10, 2019, the government of Ontario issued 6,033 certificates of the provincial nomina...
Nova Scotia updated the lists of Designated Employers for AIPP
On October 31, 2019, the list of Nova Scotia employers taking part in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot...
Alberta invited 401 candidates in two draws and nominated 309 people
On November 8, 2019, Alberta updated the statistics of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)....