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Canada Welcomed 15,000 Immigrants in November 2020

213 LAAs Sent Out in Manitoba’s Latest PNP Draw

Last August 28, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program sent out invitations to apply for provincial nomination to 213 candidates in three different immigration streams. Candidates from the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas, and International Education streams were invited by the province in the latest draw. Each stream had a specific Expression of Interest […]

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Saskatchewan Invites 570 Candidates for Provincial Nomination

On August 27, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) sent out 570 invitations to immigration candidates from the International Skilled Worker category, through the Occupations In-Demand stream. Candidates were assessed for Educational Credentials and were required an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 69.  Candidates with at least ten years of work experience

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New PGWP Measures Announced for International Students Studying Online

Canada has once again proved its commitment to assisting international students in pursuit of Canadian education and work opportunities. In a recent announcement from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) three new measures have been issued regarding Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for international students pursuing their educational programs online due to disruptions from COVID-19. 

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Express Entry: 3,300 CEC Candidates Invited in Latest Draw

On August 20, Canada once again released a round of invitations for Express Entry, the second in two days. This recent round, the 161st overall since the program began in 2015, issued a total of 3,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream.  The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

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Express Entry: 600 PNP Candidates Receive Invitations to Apply for PR

On August 19, Canada invited 600 candidates with provincial nominations to apply for Express Entry on the program’s 160th draw. Candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 771 were invited during this round.  The cut-off score for this draw is the highest CRS score of 2020, as candidates who receive provincial nominations

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302 Candidates Invited to Apply for Provincial Nomination in British Columbia

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

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Canada Provides Pathway to PR in Gratitude to Asylum Claimants on the Frontlines of COVID-19

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

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IELTS and CELPIP English Language Testing Resumes In Various Countries

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,

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Canada’s Recovery: 55% of Lost Jobs to the Pandemic Regained as Canadian Economy Remains on the Upswing

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

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