Month: June 2020

Last Updated on June 23, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to use the coronavirus crisis to continue to limit immigration and work visas means uncertainty for thousands of candidates, including Canadians working south of the border. Trump’s administration on Monday extended its ban on green cards issued outside the U.S. for the remainder of

Last Updated on June 23, 2020 Quebec Premier Francois Legault’s cabinet reshuffle on Monday saw Nadine Girault replace Simon Jolin-Barrette as an immigration minister. Girault, already the Minister of International Relations, will combine her current role by taking charge at the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). It brings to an end a turbulent

Last Updated on June 23, 2020 Canada oversaw 5,000 virtual permanent resident arrivals and 300 online citizenship ceremonies in a week earlier in June, as officials did all they could to keep the immigration system moving despite COVID-19 restrictions. The figures were highlighted during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Citizenship and Immigration attended

Last Updated on June 22, 2020 Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the reopening of borders to international travel as the coronavirus crisis abates will happen carefully and cautiously. In his daily briefing on Monday June 22, the Liberal leader said he was keen not to make the mistake of reopening too quickly, with the

Last Updated on June 19, 2020 Manitoba immigration has issued 181 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.  The June 19 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 111 LAAs, with the lowest-ranked candidates scoring 504 points. A further

Last Updated on June 19, 2020 Canada has provided updated guidance for which work permit holders are exempt from travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. The update, published on June 19 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is designed ‘to ensure that non-optional and non-discretionary travel are being interpreted as intended’. It covers

Last Updated on June 19, 2020 Ontario immigration has conducted a new draw through the Express Entry-linked French Speaking Skilled Worker stream. The June 18 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draw, saw 143 Notifications of Interest issued to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 424 and 436. To qualify for the draw, candidates had

Last Updated on June 18, 2020 Quebec universities have written to Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette requesting changes to his plan to reform the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ). Although Bureau de cooperation interuniversitaire (BCI) is happier with Jolin-Barrette’s second effort at PEQ reform, the group, in a letter dated June 16, has called for current international

Last Updated on June 18, 2020 Ontario immigration has issued 758 Notifications of Interest in a new draw through its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream. The June 17 draw targeted candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores in the range of 400 to 436. Candidates were required to have submitted Express Entry profiles into the federal

Last Updated on June 18, 2020 Indian international students, particularly those in technology subjects, are increasingly choosing to study in Canada over the U.S., according to the latest figures. Between the 2016-17 and 2018-19 academic years, the enrolment of Indian graduate students in engineering courses fell 27.5 percent in the U.S., from 39,470 to 28,600,

Last Updated on June 17, 2020 British Columbia immigration has conducted a new provincial draw, issuing 276 invitations to apply with certain jobs excluded due to coronavirus restrictions. The June 16 draw saw British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program officials exclude 31 occupations where a high-volume of applicants have recently been approved. Read More UPDATED Coronavirus: