Alberta Eases Process For Graduates Applying To Alberta Opportunity Stream

Alberta Eases Process For Graduates Applying To Alberta Opportunity Stream
2019-12-05 – Alberta has eased the process for certain graduates to apply to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. The province has eliminated the list of Alberta Advanced Education Approved Post-Secondary Credentials under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. The change, announced on November 29, 2019, specifically affects Alberta graduates who started a post-diploma, post-baccalaureate certificate or an
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Alberta Invites 148 Express Entry Candidates With A Minimum CRS Score Of 400

Alberta Invites 148 Express Entry Candidates With A Minimum CRS Score Of 400
2019-11-25 – Alberta immigration has issued new notifications of interest to candidates in the Express Entry pool, with minimum Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 400. In a November 9 draw, 148 NOI letters were sent through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have
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The Benefits of Canadian Citizenship

The Benefits of Canadian Citizenship
2019-11-12 – Canadian citizens have all the benefits and obligations of permanent residents, outlined here. Citizenship holders also have the following benefits and obligations: Politics Citizens can vote in federal, provincial and municipal elections, run for office and become involved in political activities, meaning they have a say in who runs the various levels of government that exist in Canada. That could be town, city,
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Alberta Express Entry Draw Invites Candidates With CRS Scores of 302

Alberta Invites 148 Express Entry Candidates With A Minimum CRS Score Of 400
2019-09-27 – Alberta immigration issued Notifications of Interest to Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 302 in the latest provincial draws. In draws taking place on September 11 and September 18, the province issued a total of 478 NOI letters to candidates in the federal Express Entry pool. The
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Alberta Express Entry Stream CRS Scores Again Drop As Low As 400

Alberta Express Entry Stream CRS Scores Again Drop As Low As 400
2019-09-13 – Alberta immigration issued Notifications of Interest to 294 candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 400 points in the latest provincial draw. The August 28 draw, which tapped the federal Express Entry pool, was the second in succession to issue NOIs to candidates with scores of 400.  During 2019, candidates with
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What Are My Options to Qualify Under Canada Business Immigration Programs?

What Are My Options to Qualify Under Canada Business Immigration Programs?
Aug 09, 2019 – Several immigration programs are available to business, investment and entrepreneur candidates to apply for admission to Canada. The Federal government and the provinces each offer Canada business immigration programs providing applicants with a pathway to permanent residence.  Applicants can also purchase a suitable business and apply for a work permit under
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Alberta Targets Express Entry Candidates With CRS Scores As Low As 303

Alberta Immigration Reaches 2019 Federal Government Nomination Limit
/Aug 05, 2019 – Alberta immigration has targeted Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 303 in two new provincial nominee program draws. The July 17 and 24 draws saw a total of 471 Notifications of Interest issued through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. In the July 17 draw, 251 NOIs
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Alberta Immigration Invites 180 Candidates In New Express Entry-Linked Draw

Alberta Immigration Reaches 2019 Federal Government Nomination Limit
Jul 30, 2019 – Alberta’s latest immigration draw through its Express Entry stream saw 180 candidates issued with Notification of Interest letters. The July 5 Alberta immigration draw saw candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 425 received NOIs through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. This was the 16th Alberta Express Entry draw
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Quebec To Introduce Placement Agency Licences To Improve Protection of Temporary Foreign Workers

Quebec Issued 169 Invitations In Most Recent Expression of Interest Draw
May 22, 2019 – Quebec has tabled a draft regulation to establish a mandatory licence system aimed at personnel placement agencies and recruitment agencies for Temporary Foreign Workers(TFWs). The legislation is designed to improve protection of TFWs working in the French-speaking province. The licence, which will require payment of a $1,780 fee, will be issued
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Quebec Skilled Worker Success Rate Drops Since Superior Court Injunction

Applications Suspended for Popular Quebec Immigrant Investor Program Until 2020
May 18, 2019 – Fewer Quebec Skilled Worker applications are being processed and at a significantly lower success rate than before a recent injunction forced the Quebec immigration ministry (MIDI) to resume processing files, new figures show. April saw MIDI officials process 727 applications with 15 per cent of them successful. In the month before
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