Canada Irregular Border Crosser Numbers For June and July Rise Above 2018

Canada Irregular Border Crosser Numbers For June and July Rise Above 2018
Sep 10, 2019 – The number of irregular border crossers from the U.S. to Canada intercepted by RCMP officers rose above 2018 levels in June and July, federal government data shows. After being well below 2018 levels for January through May, June 2019 saw 1,567 people intercepted by RCMP officers looking for refugee immigration status, compared
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Canada Opens Immigration Pilot For Sponsorship of Undeclared Family Members

Canada Opens Immigration Pilot For Sponsorship of Undeclared Family Members
Sep 09, 2019 – A new pilot program to allow certain candidates to sponsor undeclared immediate family members for Canada immigration opened on September 9, 2019. The two-year family sponsorship immigration pilot is aimed at refugees and those who were themselves sponsored as a spouse, partner or dependent child. It stems from a requirement for
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Software Engineers: Canada’s Most In-Demand Skilled Workers?

Software Engineers: Canada’s Most In-Demand Skilled Workers?
Sep 06, 2019 – The Canadian economy needs skilled technology workers. Qualified Software Engineers are being hired by Canadian employers as quickly as they become available. If you are a skilled and experienced Software Engineer, Canada’s Global Talent Stream means you could be able to move here in two weeks. NOC code Job description NOC 2173
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Stellar August Sees Canadian Economy Add More than 81,000 Jobs

Stellar August Sees Canadian Economy Add More than 81,000 Jobs
Sep 06, 2019 – Canada’s economy added 81,100 jobs in a strong August, consolidating the unemployment rate at 5.7 per cent. The country has now added 471,000 Canada jobs in the last year, an increase of 2.5 per cent. Quebec was the stellar performer on the provincial front, with its unemployment rate dropping to 4.7
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Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto Among World’s Best Cities To Live

Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto Among World’s Best Cities To Live
Sep 05, 2019 – Three Canadian cities are among the top 10 ‘most liveable’ in the world, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Calgary (#5), Vancouver (#6) and Toronto (#7) make Canada the joint best represented country in the top 10, alongside Australia. The list is headed by Austrian capital Vienna.
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Nova Scotia Targets French-Speaking Candidates In New Labour Market Priorities Draw

Nova Scotia Targets French-Speaking Candidates In New Labour Market Priorities Draw
Sep 05, 2019 – Nova Scotia immigration has conducted a new draw aim at French-speaking candidates through the province’s Express Entry-linked Labour Market Priorities stream. The September 4 draw saw 204 letters of interest sent to candidates scoring Canadian Language Benchmark level 8 or higher for French in all language abilities. Candidates were also required
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Immigration.ca – Canada Immigration Newsletter – September 2019

Sep 05, 2019 – Download our latest Newsletter: CRS Score Not High Enough? What Are My Canada Immigration Options? Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information. Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days. Read more news about Canada
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British Columbia Conducts New Largest All-Program Draw of 2019

British Columbia Conducts New Largest All-Program Draw of 2019
Sep 04, 2019 – British Columbia immigration conducted its largest all-program draw of 2019 for the second consecutive draw, issuing invitations to 546 candidates. The September 4 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw saw minimum scores drop in four out of the five featured streams. British Columbia has now issued a combined 1,073 invitations in
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Wednesday Canada Express Entry Draws Return With 3,600 Invitations To Apply

Ottawa Selects 11 Communities For Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Sep 04, 2019 – Canada immigration authorities have conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 3,600 candidates. The September 4 draw saw the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) increase by six points to 463. The draw saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada returns to its regular Wednesday slot, after the
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Initial Applications Open Under Permanent Residence Pathway For Out-of-Status Toronto Construction Workers

Initial Applications Open Under Permanent Residence Pathway For Out-of-Status Toronto Construction Workers
Sep 03, 2019 – Out of status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area can start the process of applying for permanent residence as of September 3, 2019. The new Temporary Public Policy for Out-of-Status Construction Workers in the GTA requires candidates to first apply to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). The CLC will then
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