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

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