In a recent press release, the IRCC announced that they would be making major changes in order to better help international students who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic pursue their education in Canada.  The IRCC seeks to assist international students as follows:  In order to facilitate faster processing, IRCC will be prioritizing the […]

On July 14, British Columbia invited 320 candidates in the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skilled Immigration (SI) streams to apply for a provincial nomination through their most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.  Candidates in this draw from the EEBC stream received an additional 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, boosting

The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) recently opened a new pathway to permanent residency for aspiring Ontario immigrants. Ontario is currently accepting applications for their newly launched Regional Immigration Pilot.  Candidates who wish to apply must be able to meet the criteria for any of Ontario’s Employer Job Offer streams, and are also required to

On July 8, Canada held their first all-program Express Entry draw since March 4. The return to all-program draws could signify a positive sign in the country’s fight against COVID-19.  The first all-program draw in four months issued over 3,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency, including candidates from Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have begun carefully reopening their borders and easing travel restrictions. A number of Visa Application Centres (VACs) have now resumed operations to accommodate visa applicants for Schengen countries. Here’s a list of reopened VACs and the visas they are currently processing:  Germany Germany’s visa

Manitoba held its 93rd PNP draw last July 2, issuing a total of 125 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to various candidates, inviting them to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in Canada.  For a candidate to qualify, they are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the province in

It’s easy to see why Canada is one of top destinations for international students around the world. Aside from welcoming international students with open arms, Canada is also able to provide them a quality education that equips them with the skills to be globally competitive.  However, one of the biggest hurdles for any international student

Yesterday, British Columbia invited 314 candidates through the Express Entry and Skills Immigration streams to apply for a provincial nomination.  With over 314 invites sent out, this recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw is the largest that the province has held since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and the second largest of 2020 overall. 

Last June 25, the Express Entry system saw over 3,508 candidates receive invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency in another targeted draw.  This recent draw specifically invited candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 431, following a PNP draw the day before. This follows the

“Come to Canada,” encourages Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino in the wake of the United States’ announcement of permanent and temporary visa suspensions last June 23. Believing it would help American workers struggling due to COVID-19 find employment, US President Donald Trump signed a new Executive Order last Tuesday, preventing new green card holders and