On September 29, 2020, the provincial nominee program of British Columbia (BC PNP) has invited 450 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. If approved, a BC PNP nominee will be allowed to apply for Canadian permanent residence. In order to receive an invitation through the Express Entry British Colombia (EEBC), candidates must be registered … Continue reading British Columbia PNP issues 450 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
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UPDATE: Travel Restrictions
Canada extends international travel ban until at least October 31: Canada has extended the emergency order banning the entry of most foreign nationals until at least October 31, 2020. The extension of the emergency order continues the same restrictions and exemptions as have been in place for the last several months. Please note, this ban covers … Continue reading UPDATE: Travel Restrictions
UPDATE: Spousal Sponsorship Applications
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Canada is seeking to process and finalize 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications each month between October and December 2020. It has increased the number of staff that will review spousal sponsorship applications by 66 per cent so to reduce processing time. In addition, IRCC has plans to … Continue reading UPDATE: Spousal Sponsorship Applications
Biometric Exemption for Permanent Residence Applicants with Previous Biometrics
An most biometrics collections service centers were temporarily closed due to COVID-19 pandemic, there is uncertainty as to when these centers will reopen and operate at full capacity. Currently, there is a growing inventory of applications for permanent residence that cannot be finalized because applicants are unable to fulfill the biometrics requirement. A portion of … Continue reading Biometric Exemption for Permanent Residence Applicants with Previous Biometrics
Saskatchewan issues 621 Invitations in September 2020 | SINP Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On September 15th , Saskatchewan held a new draw inviting a total of 621 candidates invitations to eligible candidates in the SINP Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry streams of their provincial nominee programs. Only candidates with work experience in select technology fields were included in this specific SINP draw. Unlike many other provincial immigration programs, … Continue reading Saskatchewan issues 621 Invitations in September 2020 | SINP Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Manitoba issues 212 Invitations in September 2020 | Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On September 10, 2020, Manitoba PNP sent 212 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates to apply for permanent residence through three provincial immigration streams. Skilled Workers in ManitobaNumber of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 168Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 475 International Education StreamNumber of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 35 … Continue reading Manitoba issues 212 Invitations in September 2020 | Provincial Nominee Program Draw
BREAKING: New measures on post-graduation work permit eligibility for students beginning programs online
On August 26, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced three changes that concerns current/prospective international students who would like to study in Canada this fall and are facing uncertainty due to travel restrictions. These measures apply to post-graduation work permit eligibility for students beginning programs online. These changes are put in place to … Continue reading BREAKING: New measures on post-graduation work permit eligibility for students beginning programs online
Manitoba issues 253 Invitations in August 2020| Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On August 13, 2020, Manitoba PNP sent 253 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates to apply for permanent residence through three provincial immigration streams. Skilled Workers in ManitobaNumber of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 197Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 485 International Education StreamNumber of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 23 … Continue reading Manitoba issues 253 Invitations in August 2020| Provincial Nominee Program Draw
British Columbia PNP issues 437 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On August 10, 2020, the provincial nominee program of British Columbia (BC PNP) has invited 437 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. If approved, a BC PNP nominee will be allowed to apply for Canadian permanent residence. In order to receive an invitation through the Express Entry British Colombia (EEBC), candidates must be registered … Continue reading British Columbia PNP issues 437 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Saskatchewan issues 502 Invitations in July 2020| SINP Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On July 29th, Saskatchewan held a new draw inviting a total of 502 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residency. Despite the current situation and after the special coronavirus immigration measures announced on March 16, immigration officers are making sure that the process goes as smoothly and seamlessly as possible. SINP Occupations … Continue reading Saskatchewan issues 502 Invitations in July 2020| SINP Provincial Nominee Program Draw
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