Last Updated on June 14, 2021 Contractors are being forced to turn down work in the Atlantic Canadian province of New Brunswick because a downturn in immigration due to COVID-19 has left them without the skilled workers they need. “We work our whole lives to be at this point and now we have got to
Month: June 2021
Fall semester is right around the corner in the United States, and after a challenging year, international students are scrambling to gather everything they need before they make the move. Studying in the United States is a popular option for those looking for higher education and some individuals later explore their options to receiving a
Last Updated on June 11, 2021 Amazon is on a tech worker hiring blitz in Canada in a move largely anticipated by experts who predicted earlier this year that Ottawa’s progressive immigration policies were likely going to lure American tech giants north. Venture capitalist Chris Albinson, the incoming CEO of Communitech, saw the writing on
Last Updated on June 11, 2021 Canada immigration numbers dropped off slightly in April, with 21,105 new permanent resident arrivals, although it remained the fourth-highest monthly total since COVID-19 travel restrictions were imposed. The latest federal government figures show Canada welcomed 91,580 newcomers in the first four months of the year, compared to just over
What Are GCMS Notes? The Global Case Management System (GCMS) is a system used by the IRCC to process immigration and citizenship applications to Canada. These notes are extremely important to the immigration process as they provide a detailed record of an applicant’s file, correspondence from and to IRCC, documents received from the applicant, detailed
Last Updated on June 10, 2021 The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score dropped again as Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class candidates. The June 10 draw featured a minimum CRS of 368 points, 12 points lower than the previous CEC draw and the
Last Updated on June 10, 2021 With the summer tourism season now here and vaccination rates in Canada and the United States rising – and new daily cases of COVID-19 falling – there is a growing hope the border between the two countries will once again open and allow a more normal flow of Canadians
Last Updated on June 10, 2021 Canada has announced plans to end the mandatory 14-day quarantine for fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents returning from abroad. In an announcement Wednesday, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said negative COVID-19 tests would still be required. The easing of restrictions is set to begin in early July, although only
Applying for PR can be a daunting task. I remember going on various websites during my research period and being so overwhelmed with the number of forms, and directions on how, when, where to send them. It was a great comfort and relief to me knowing that I could rely on someone else, an expert,
Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Canada is opening the door to immigration even wider for Hong Kongers – many of whom are adversely affected by China’s anti-democracy crackdown – by opening two new pathways to permanent residency. “With young Hong Kongers casting their eyes abroad, we want them to choose Canada,” said Immigration Minister
Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Canada has conducted its largest-ever Express Entry draw aimed at Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, issuing 940 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The June 9 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 711 points, two points lower than the previous draw and the lowest of 2021 for a
Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Alberta immigration has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to 191 candidates. The June 5 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw candidates required Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 300. Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in
Last Updated on June 9, 2021 British Columbia immigration has conducted two new draws, issuing invitations to a total of 373 candidates through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The June 8 draws featured a general draw, and a second draw targeting two NOC codes: 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers and 0631 for
Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Manitoba immigration has issued 142 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates in the latest draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The June 7 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 95 LAAs, with the lowest ranked candidates
Last Updated on June 8, 2021 Canada is working on a plan to ease border restrictions for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Bloomberg is reporting. Quoting sources familiar with the plan, the news agency says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could make an announcement within days on a loosening of the 14-day isolation period
Many foreign entrepreneurs have been on the lookout for the perfect pathway to immigrate to the United States. Most candidates will pursue US visas like the E2 Visa which allows one to start a US business without a huge investment. Unfortunately, the US doesn’t have any visa programs specifically for start-up founders looking to expand
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