Canada extends the emergency order banning the entry of most foreign nationals (international travel) until at least July 31, 2020. The same restrictions and exemptions will continue to apply as before. Canada-U.S. border closure extended to July 21, 2020: The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21st. Generally speaking, … Continue reading UPDATES: Travel to Canada and COVID-19
Prince Edward Island issues 91 Invitations under its 4th Provincial Nominee Program Draw
In its fourth draw for June, Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invites 91 candidates to apply. Invitations are divided as follows: Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations: 20PEI Express Entry Invitations: 71 The number of invitations issued is not as high as other larger Canadian provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia but … Continue reading Prince Edward Island issues 91 Invitations under its 4th Provincial Nominee Program Draw
British Columbia PNP issues 87 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
In its sixth draw for June for BC PNP, and the second draw for the BC Tech Pilot Program, invitations were sent through BC Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) programs. Minimum Scores SI – Skilled Worker: 80SI – International Graduate: 80EEBC – Skilled Worker: 80EEBC – International Graduate: 80 BC Tech Pilot … Continue reading British Columbia PNP issues 87 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Manitoba issues 181 Invitations in June | Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On June 19, 2020, Manitoba, in its latest draw, invited 181 candidates from overseas as well as inside of Canada. When a candidate is nominated by the province, he receives a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), which enables him to apply for a provincial nomination for a Canadian permanent resident visa. The LAAs were … Continue reading Manitoba issues 181 Invitations in June | Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Ontario issues 1600 Invitations in June | Provincial Nominee Program Draw
This month of June, Ontario issued 1600 invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (OINP). Candidates, after completing an application to OINP, will be awarded 600 CRS points to their Express Entry profile, which increases their opportunity to be invited to apply for the permanent residence at the next draw. What is special about this draw … Continue reading Ontario issues 1600 Invitations in June | Provincial Nominee Program Draw
UPDATES: GRADUAL REOPENING OF VISA APPLICATION CENTERS (VACS)
If you are not familiar with the term (VAC), it stands for Visa Application Centers, which are private companies that Canada has contracts with. These centers are located around the world, speak local languages, and facilitate collecting biometrics of the applicants (fingerprints and photos) as well as send applications and passports to the visa office. … Continue reading UPDATES: GRADUAL REOPENING OF VISA APPLICATION CENTERS (VACS)
UPDATES: ESSENTIAL WORKERS TEMPORARILY EXEMPT FROM GIVING BIOMETRICS OVERSEAS
For those who are not familiar with the term (Biometrics) and who must provide it, here is a glance at it. Biometrics: During the biometrics session, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collect the biometrics information from the applicant. This includes: Biographic data: Name, date of birth, and other personal details of an applicant as … Continue reading UPDATES: ESSENTIAL WORKERS TEMPORARILY EXEMPT FROM GIVING BIOMETRICS OVERSEAS
UPDATES: PROCESSING OF TRV AND ETA TO RESUME FOLLOWING A PRIOR PAUSE BY IRCC
After a short pause of processing the temporary residence visa (TRV) “online” and the electrical travel authorization (eTA), the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announces the resumption of processing these two types of applications starting June 9, 2020. Processing will take in consideration prioritizing applications based on the eligibility of the individuals to travel … Continue reading UPDATES: PROCESSING OF TRV AND ETA TO RESUME FOLLOWING A PRIOR PAUSE BY IRCC
UPDATES: FAMILY MEMBERS CAN VISIT CANADA FROM THE USA EFFECTIVE TOMORROW JUNE 9, 2020
On March 20th, 2020, the Canada-U.S. border was closed to non-essential travel to limit the spread of COVID-19 and is expected to continue until at least June 20. Non-citizens are able to cross the border if their purpose in Canada is deemed essential. However, today, Monday, June 8, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that … Continue reading UPDATES: FAMILY MEMBERS CAN VISIT CANADA FROM THE USA EFFECTIVE TOMORROW JUNE 9, 2020
Immigration Processing Fees to increase on April 30th, 2020
As of April 30th, 2020, at 9:00 AM (EDT), processing fees of some immigration-related applications will increase coping with inflation. The lock point is when the application is received. If your application is registered prior to this, the old processing fee structure will be applied to your case. Any application received after this time with … Continue reading Immigration Processing Fees to increase on April 30th, 2020
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