Last Updated on August 18, 2021 Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with 463 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The August 18 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 751 points, 9 lower than the previous PNP draw. IRCC has now issued 102,779 ITAs through
Month: August 2021
Last Updated on August 18, 2021 Alberta immigration has conducted its largest-ever Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to 396 candidates. The August 10 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw candidates require Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 300, the same as the previous draw. Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that
Some Express Entry applicants are required to show proof of funds in order for their application to be approved. This is known as Express Entry proof of funds, or settlement funds. Do you need to show proof of funds for an Express Entry application? Well, that depends on three main factors: (i) the specific immigration
Last Updated on August 17, 2021 Canada welcomed more new permanent residents in July than during any other month in the past five and a half years and that’s fueling optimism the country will hit its immigration target this year. “We’re ahead of where we expected to be at this point in the year, and
When applying for a job in the United States, employers are required to check that all prospective employees are allowed to legally work in the US no matter where they are from. Those who have immigrated to the United States and are interested in working will in most cases want to obtain an EAD Card
Last Updated on August 16, 2021 The Atlantic Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador extended its immigration agreement with Ottawa this week to ensure immigration policies continue to meet its needs. “Newfoundland and Labrador is welcoming more newcomers than ever before to join us as we build a prosperous future together, and they are critical
Last Updated on August 16, 2021 Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino met with his counterpart in Washington, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas , to discuss “a variety of immigration and border-related issues.” But neither country is saying much about the results of that meeting. A statement from Homeland Security would only say the talk included
Last Updated on August 14, 2021 Even as the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic raged in Canada, Ottawa issued more study permits to international students in India in the first four months of this year than during the comparable period two years ago, before the pandemic even started. Official statistics from the Canadian High
Last Updated on August 13, 2021 The demand for immigrants to fill jobs is expected to skyrocket this year as companies resume operations and their employees start retiring and quitting their jobs in much greater numbers than they did last year, says a senior economist. In his latest report, Will A Return To Pre-Pandemic Retirement
Last Updated on August 13, 2021 Nova Scotians are eager to welcome more newcomers, including immigrants, to their province, a Narrative Research poll reveals. Margaret Brigley, a partner and the chief executive officer of the Halifax-based Narrative Research, told Immigration.ca that Nova Scotians recognize the important contribution newcomers make to the economy. “We’re becoming much
Last Updated on August 12, 2021 Skilled workers, family members, business people and Start-Up Visa entrepreneurs are all welcome in Canada, but not investment immigrants. For a country that ranks high, if not at the top, of the list of preferred destination for immigrants, Canada’s stubborn refusal to revive its immigration program for wealthy investors
Canada is accepting and processing Canada Visitor Visa (Tourist Visa) applications, however, there may be some delays due to COVID-19. Canada is one of the most popular destinations for immigrants to visit, so it’s no wonder that they receive thousands of visitor visa applications each year! Visiting Canada can be a very attractive option for
Last Updated on August 12, 2021 Canada has confirmed it welcomed 35,660 new permanent residents in June, eclipsing any other month since at least 2015 and pushing nearer the kind of rate needed to hit ambitious immigration targets. Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis in March 2020, the highest monthly immigration total was 24,675
In some cases, applicants may be required to provide a Letter of Explanation (LoE) with their application. This may be due to a missing document that could not be given, an incoherence that drew the notice of the immigration official examining your case, and so on. The LoE is also your means of sharing with
Last Updated on August 12, 2021 Ontario immigration has issued 48 Invitations To Apply (ITA) under its Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills stream in a bid to bolster its health, agricultural and manufacturing sectors. The August 11 draw saw the province target 19 National Occupational Classification codes through its Expression of Interest system. Read More
Last Updated on August 11, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine passports for international travel will likely be available for citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents by the fall, Canada has announced. The digital proof of vaccination can be presented to foreign border officials to ensure travellers comply with health requirements. Travellers will also be able to submit
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