Despite global efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Canada still continues to take steps to attract global talent from around the world. Aside from announcing special measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Canada has also extended help to those interested in migrating to Canada for permanent residency. They have also taken measures […]

Currently, Immigration New Zealand’s Beijing, Mumbai, and Manila offices have been closed in order to comply with preventive measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. However, INZ is still committed to minimizing the impact on visa processing times.  New Zealand recently announced that they are closing their borders, but New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, residents

In an effort to help Canadians and businesses cope with the global COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced the implementation of a $82-billion aid package.   The package includes $27 billion in direct support for Canadians, including income support and wage subsidies. Another $55 billion was also included in order to help business liquidity

Canada’s recent announcement of their 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan was largely overshadowed by the growing concerns surrounding the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, as major economic and social turmoil gripped the country and many other nations.  As the world continues to grapple with the crisis, with governments closing borders and quarantining citizens, it is clear

Following the President’s announcement last night prohibiting all forms of travel to and from NCR, and advisories posted on the official pages of various cities, we regretfully inform you that we are postponing all of our orientations this month. In order to accommodate those who registered to our events, we will be scheduling a series

Quebec employment rates have been positive over the past three months, with February seeing over 66,000 people employed throughout the province. With these developments, Quebec unemployment rate reached a historical low last month. At only 4.5 percent, this is the lowest it has been since 1976, when comparable Statistics Canada data first became available. These

On March 4, Canada sent out its latest round of invitations through the Express Entry system. During this round, over 3,900 candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 471 were issued invitations.  From the February 19 draw score of 470, the current cut-off score is an increase of one point at 471.

During Manitoba’s most recent Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, over 217 invitations for a provincial nomination were extended to immigration candidates seeking to settle down in Canada’s central province. Last February 27, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its 84th EOI draw, extending invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) sent out a total of 576 invitations to apply (ITA) to candidates in the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories on February 27, 2020. Interested candidates must create an Expression Of Interest profile and demonstrate their capacity to settle into life in Saskatchewan by listing their work experience, education,

Marco Mendicino recently laid out his vision for Canada’s immigration system in Toronto. “Vision” speeches are a long-standing tradition among Canada’s immigration ministers. They outline the government’s aspirational goals and what policies and programs the government will pursue to achieve the goals. Mendicino opened his speech by stating that Canada’s future depends on immigration, emphasizing