Canada Express Entry Has Top-5 All-Time Quarter Despite Coronavirus Impact

Canada Express Entry Has Top-5 All-Time Quarter Despite Coronavirus Impact
2020-04-05 – Canada Express Entry issued the fifth most Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for any quarter on record in the first three months of 2020, and the most for a first-quarter since 2017, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures show 22,600 received ITAs through seven draws in January, February and March, eclipsing the
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Coronavirus: Canada’s Farms Face Labour Shortage Despite TFWs Being Allowed To Travel

Coronavirus: Canada’s Farms Face Labour Shortage Despite TFWs Being Allowed To Travel
2020-04-02 – Canada’s farmers are facing labour shortages due to problems bringing in temporary foreign workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite exemptions from Canada’s border closures for farm workers and other temporary workers, 14-day isolation requirements and a lack of flights mean it remains logistically difficult to bring in workers. With many visa offices also
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5 Reasons to Apply for Canada Immigration

5 Reason To Apply For Canada Immigration Now
2020-04-03 – The coronavirus crisis has taken hold in Canada, with people told to stay in their homes and borders closed to all but essential travel. But that does not mean the immigration system has closed down. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) say it continues to receive and process applications, while many of Canada’s
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Canada’s Flexible Immigration System Pivots and Adapts in Coronavirus Response

Canada’s Flexible Immigration System Pivots And Adapts In Coronavirus Response
2020-04-01 – Canada’s immigration system remains operational despite the impact of the unprecedented global battle against the spread of coronavirus. It is a mark of the importance of immigration to Canada that draws have continued at both federal and provincial level since the Canadian response to COVID-19 was put into action mid-March. Canada moved to dramatically
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Coronavirus: Canada Delays Opening of Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

Coronavirus: Canada Delays Opening of Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
2020-03-31 – Canada has delayed the opening of the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot due to the ongoing battle to stop the spread of coronavirus. The pilot, targeting labour shortages in the meat processing, year-round mushroom and greenhouse crop production and livestock raising industries, had been due to open during March 2020.  It will now open on
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British Columbia Conducts New Immigration Draw With Coronavirus-Specific Conditions

British Columbia Conducts New Immigration Draw With Coronavirus-Specific Conditions
2020-03-31 – British Columbia immigration has conducted a new provincial draw, issuing 311 invitations to apply with specific criteria related to the coronavirus outbreak. The March 30 draw saw British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program officials move to exclude categories and occupations at the sharp end of the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. “The COVID-19 outbreak
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Canada Delays Opening Of Parents and Grandparents Program, Blaming Coronavirus

Canada Delays Opening Of Parents and Grandparents Program, Blaming Coronavirus
2020-03-28 – Canada has delayed the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program as it focuses on the response to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement issued on Friday, March 27, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it had expected to launch the call for expressions of interest ‘in the coming weeks’. “Given
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Coronavirus: TFWs, Certain International Students And Approved PRs Can Now Travel To Canada

Coronavirus: TFWs, Certain International Students And Approved PRs Can Now Travel To Canada
2020-03-28 – Canada says exemptions to coronavirus travel restrictions are now in place for temporary foreign workers, certain international students and approved permanent residents. The travel restriction exemptions previously announced on Friday, March 20 are in place as of Thursday, March 26. Those who are exempt can now travel to Canada. The new exemptions were
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UPDATED Coronavirus: Exactly Who Can Travel To Canada?

Coronavirus: Exactly Who Can Travel To Canada?
2020-03-28 – Canada has imposed strict travel restrictions in the fight to stop the spread of coronavirus. Below is a list of people who are exempt from the travel restrictions, and therefore able to enter Canada. Those travelling by air will need to pass a health check before boarding their flight. Anyone who shows symptoms
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Saskatchewan Targets Occupations-In-Demand Candidates With 205 Invitations

Saskatchewan Targets Occupations-In-Demand Candidates With 205 Invitations
2020-03-27 – Saskatchewan immigration issued invitations to 205 candidates in 71 occupations in its latest Expression of Interest draw. The March 26 Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program draw featured invites through the Occupations In-Demand stream. There were 275 invites issued, with a minimum score of 75 points. The draw was the 14th since the SINP significantly
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