The Government of Canada is applying a temporary measure related to giving biometrics if the applicant is applying from within Canada: to extend stay as a student, worker, or visitorto restore status as a student, worker, or visitorfor a work or study permitfor a visitor visafor a temporary resident permit This applies to all new … Continue reading Biometrics Exemption for Temporary Residence Applicants in Canada
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The new definition of “PARENT” under the Citizenship Act
A change in the interpretation of “parent” under the Citizenship Act has been announced on July 9th, 2020. The change allows non-biological Canadian parents who are their child’s legal parents at birth to pass down Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad in the first generation. Until now, a child born abroad was automatically recognized … Continue reading The new definition of “PARENT” under the Citizenship Act
Alberta issues 187 Notification of Interest Letters in July 2020 | Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Draw
Under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), 187 Notification of Interest letters were sent out through the Alberta Express Entry Stream with CRS points as low as 303. Alberta Express Entry A candidate is not required to complete a profile on a provincial immigration system under the Alberta Express Entry. However, he is to have … Continue reading Alberta issues 187 Notification of Interest Letters in July 2020 | Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Draw
BREAKING: EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #155 | FIRST ALL-PROGRAM DRAW IN FOUR MONTHS
3,900 candidates will be issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this July 8th Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off threshold for this draw was 478 points. Note that this is the first all-program draw since March 4, 2020, as COVID-19 travel restrictions caused IRCC to temporarily … Continue reading BREAKING: EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #155 | FIRST ALL-PROGRAM DRAW IN FOUR MONTHS
British Columbia PNP issues 57 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On July 7 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 57 candidates to apply under their Tech Pilot program. BC PNP issues weekly draws under the Tech Pilot program to candidates who have a job offer in selected tech occupations from a British Columbia employer. To be selected, the applicant must have at least … Continue reading British Columbia PNP issues 57 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Manitoba issues 125 Invitations in July 2020| Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On July 2, 2020, Manitoba PNP invited 125 candidates to apply for permanent residence through three provincial immigration streams. Skilled Workers in ManitobaNumber of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 101Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 475 International Education StreamNumber of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 18 Skilled Workers OverseasNumber of Letters of Advice … Continue reading Manitoba issues 125 Invitations in July 2020| Provincial Nominee Program Draw
British Columbia PNP issues 314 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
On June 30, British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) completed its seventh PNP draw for June and invited 314 candidates to apply for immigration. This is the second-highest number of invitations issued by the BC PNP draw over 2020. The frequency of draws and the number of invitations sent out are more encouraging signs … Continue reading British Columbia PNP issues 314 Invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program Draw
UPDATES: Travel to Canada and COVID-19
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
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