British Columbia issues more than 188 PNP invitations in new draws
In order for candidates to be selected through the Express Entry BC Category, they must have a valid profile in the federal Express Entry pool. Express Entry is Canada’s main pathway for skilled immigrants who want to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Those nominated through the Express Entry BC provincial nominee program will be effectively guaranteed […]
Canada ranked as 2nd best country globally in 2023
Moving up from the third spot on U.S. News’ list a year ago, Canada has cemented itself as a top country in many aspects. Specifically, Canada ranked among the top five nations in four of the 10 sub-categories assessed by U.S. News while also ranking in the top seven for nine of the 15 “best for” […]
Canada continues processing visas for Indian nationals amid diplomatic dispute
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently confirmed that his intention is to “maintain the rule of law in Canada [and] continue to do [what it takes] to keep Canadians safe.” In the midst of a diplomatic dispute between Canada and India over the killing of Canadian-Sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar this past June, there has been some concern that tensions may […]
Gallup: Canada polls as second most popular destination for immigrants in 2021
For the first time since 2018, global analytics and advice firm Gallup has released data on a poll asking immigrants about their preferred migration destinations. The results of this poll, which were first released near the end of January, suggest that nearly 900 million people around the world expressed a desire to migrate permanently to […]
Canada ranked as 2nd best country globally in 2023
Moving up from the third spot on U.S. News’ list a year ago, Canada has cemented itself as a top country in many aspects. Specifically, Canada ranked among the top five nations in four of the 10 sub-categories assessed by U.S. News while also ranking in the top seven for nine of the 15 “best for” […]
IRCC issues most Express Entry ITAs in one month since February 2021
IRCC’s 21,667 ITAs issued in March stand as the second most invitations issued in a single month since Express Entry began in 2015. The only month when the immigration department has ever issued more ITAs was February 2021, during which IRCC gave out 27,986 ITAs across two draws. Note: IRCC’s first Express Entry draw in February 2021 (Feb. 10) […]
How Canadian immigration is impacted by the federal Budget 2023
Annually, the Canadian federal government releases a budget that outlines the country’s plans for spending, which are grounded in the current priorities of the elected party. After committing $1.6 billion towards immigration over six years in last year’s budget, Budget 2023 focuses largely on general policies that will benefit natural Canadians and newcomers alike. An example […]
IRCC announces details of category-based Express Entry draws
In a move that will mirror Canada’s existing program-specific draws under the Express Entry application management system, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has announced the launch of category-based selection draws. These draws, which are expected to begin later this summer, will allow Canada to invite skilled workers to this country with work experience in our most in-demand professions. Fraser hopes that […]
Ontario invites international students in PNP draw
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited immigration candidates who had Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles and who were eligible under the Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream. Invited candidates needed to have an EOI score of at least 77 in order to receive an invitation. In addition, they must have had a job offer in Ontario. […]
