In a recent draw last August 18, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) sent out invitations to apply for provincial nomination to 302 immigration candidates. This latest draw brings the number of candidates the province has invited to almost 6,000 this 2020.  This recent round saw candidates in the Skilled Workers and International […]

As many healthcare professionals continue to work hard in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Canada is intent on making their adjustment to the new normal as smooth as possible, providing a pathway to permanent residency for asylum claimants and refugees working on the frontlines, in recognition for their remarkable service in fulfilling an essential

English language testing is now more accessible across the globe, as governments continue to ease lockdown restrictions. Aspiring migrants hoping to submit a Canadian immigration application, take note.  Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recognizes two types of English language tests: IELTS General Training and CELPIP. Candidates who wish to submit an Express Entry profile,

Canada’s economy continues to recover as coronavirus restrictions are slowly easing throughout the country. Last July, about 55 percent of the three million jobs lost in April were recouped, according to a recent Labor Force Survey from Statistics Canada.  Many industries were hit hard as Canada began enforcing lockdowns and restricting travel during the beginning

Last August 6, Canada held a rare Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) draw a day after their previous all-program draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 250 FSTP candidates.  The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 415. FSTP candidates who earned at least 415 points were sure to have received an

Canada held another all-program draw on August 5, the second one to invite all Express Entry candidates since the beginning of the pandemic. With a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 476 to be invited, over 3,900 candidates were issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency during this latest round.  For

In order to better accommodate international students, Canada has once again made changes to their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) requirements.  While Canada already allowed online study to be part of the eligibility criteria earlier this year, it was initially only for students who already received their study permit from the country. However, a recent announcement

Last July 31, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) sent a total of 199 candidates Letters of Advice to Apply during its 95th draw. Immigration candidates who receive LAAs are invited to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residency in Canada, under the province that sent the invitation. Manitoba sent out invitations through the

On July 29, Ontario held their third Tech Draw of this year, sending out invites to immigration candidates with work experience in at least one of six listed in-demand occupations. This latest draw was the largest the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held for this year, with over 1,288 candidates invited. Many of these candidates

A recent study conducted by CIC News has shown that Canada now has over 104 economic immigration pathways available for aspiring migrants.  In the last few decades, Canada has worked toward creating opportunities for immigrants on both the federal and provincial levels of government. The Government of Canada is constantly working together with the provinces