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Ontario and British Columbia hold new PNP draws

August 20, 2022 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration, ita, oinp, Ontario, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:28:10 +0000

Ontario and British Columbia released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. When the PNP was launched in 1998, it welcomed only 400 immigrants. […]

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Canada holds fourth all-program Express Entry draw since July

August 17, 2022 admin article position 1, canadian immigration, cec, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, fsw, fswp, immigration, IRCC, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:16:08 +0000

Canada has held its fourth all-program Express Entry draw since July 6. IRCC issued 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 525. Express Entry is one of Canada’s most popular immigration pathways for skilled newcomers. There was no program specified for this draw which means that […]

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What immigration authority does Quebec have?

August 15, 2022 admin accompagnement québec, entrepreneur program, immigration, investor program, programme de l’expérience québécoise, Quebec, quebec experience program, quebec permanent immigration pilot programs, quebec selection criteria, quebec skilled worker program, self-employed program

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:20 +0000

The federal government of Canada has a leading role in welcoming and settling immigrants throughout Canada. However, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry and since then, the province has gradually obtained more immigration authority. Quebec is […]

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British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan issue ITAs under PNPs

August 13, 2022 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration, ita, manitoba pnp, mpnp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, sinp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:47 +0000

This past week British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. All Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not the same as a permanent […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from Kenya

August 12, 2022 admin canada immigration, canada immigration levels, CRS, Express Entry, fswp, immigration, IRCC, PNP, provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:49 +0000

Immigrating to Canada is an exciting and lifechanging experience. Canada is a country with a high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and stability. It is also a country that is constantly looking to welcome global talent as it is currently facing a growing labour shortage in several sectors. This is largely […]

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IRCC officials discuss study permit backlog and new recommendations at CBIE symposium

August 11, 2022 admin Canada, canada immigration, canadian board of international education, canadian immigration, cbie, immigration, International students, IRCC, study, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:37 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting an unprecedented surge in demand for study permits from international students. According to ICEF Monitor, the numbers are continuing to increase as pandemic restrictions are loosen around the globe and students are returning to Canada to begin or complete their post-secondary education. The increase in applications for […]

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Analysis: Factors that may affect Express Entry CRS scores

August 10, 2022 admin analysis, cec, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, fswp, immigration, IRCC, ita, permanent residence, PNP, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:08 +0000

Canada has resumed all-program Express Entry draws as of July 6. Since then, the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in each draw has grown by 250 each week, causing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirements to go down. That being said, score cutoffs are still quite high. The most recent Express Entry […]

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Alberta and British Columbia each issue over 100 invitations to apply for provincial nomination

August 6, 2022 admin aaip, alberta express entry, bc pnp, Canada, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration, ita, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:02 +0000

Alberta and British Columbia released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Following its launch in 1998, the PNP welcomed only 400 immigrants, but […]

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Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration

August 4, 2022 admin analysis, canada quebec accord, Express Entry, fmri, fpt, immigration, immigration minister, IRCC, Manitoba, oinp, Ontario, PNP, Quebec, Saskatchewan, sean fraser, sinp

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

On July 28, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a statement that it is seeking greater control over its immigration system. The statement came on the same day Saskatchewan’s immigration minister Jeremy Harrison attended a meeting in New Brunswick with the rest of Canada’s immigration ministers, including his federal counterpart, Sean Fraser. Discover if You […]

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Express Entry: Canada invites 2,000 immigration candidates

August 3, 2022 admin canadian immigration, cec, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, express entry 2022, fstp, fsw, fswp, immigration, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:41:23 +0000

Canada has invited 2,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw held on August 3, 2022. Express Entry is one of Canada’s most prominent immigration pathways for skilled newcomers. Invitations were issued to candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 533. There was no program specified […]

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