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

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

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