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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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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Manitoba Immigration Issues 226 LAAs In New Provincial Draw

Manitoba Immigration Issues 226 LAAs In New Provincial Draw
2020-03-27 – Manitoba immigration has issued 226 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The March 26 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 168 LAAs, with the lowest-ranked candidates scoring 496 points. International Education Stream candidates received 20
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Coronavirus: New Brunswick Restricts Inter-Provincial Migration

Coronavirus: New Brunswick Restricts Inter-Provincial Migration
2020-03-26 – The province of New Brunswick is restricting inter-provincial migration in a move aimed to help the fight against coronavirus. Provincial ‘peace officers’ are authorized to turn away visitors trying to enter the province from Quebec, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. All unnecessary travel into New Brunswick is prohibited in a move aimed
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Strong Demand For Ontario Immigration: 2019 Nominations Represent 13,750 Newcomers

Strong Demand For Ontario Immigration: 2019 Nominations Represent 13,750 Newcomers
2020-03-25 – Ontario nominated nearly 7,400 principal immigration applicants in 2019, representing nearly 13,750 newcomers to the province including spouses and dependents, new figures show. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s review of 2019 declared ‘demand for the OINP is strong’, with the province reaching its 2019 allocation of 6,650 in December, then filling the addition
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Alberta Issues 100 NOIs in New Express Entry Draw

Alberta Issues 100 NOIs in New Express Entry Draw
2020-03-24 – Alberta issued 100 Notification of Interest Letters to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 300 in the latest Alberta Express Entry draw. The March 4 draw was the fifth of the year through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. It should be noted that the draw took place before the coronavirus
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Newfoundland Immigration Releases Coronavirus Guidelines

Newfoundland Immigration Releases Coronavirus Guidelines
2020-03-23 – The Newfoundland & Labrador Office of Immigration says it will continue essential services for newcomers and employers during the coronavirus crisis. Application screening and processing will continue at reduce volume, a statement said. The Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) continues to accept applications online, but paper applications are no longer being
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British Columbia Issues 87 Invitations In New Tech Pilot Draw

British Columbia Issues 87 Invitations In New Tech Pilot Draw
2020-03-23 – British Columbia immigration has issued 87 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates in a new BC PNP Tech Pilot draw. B.C. is the only province to conduct a draw this week, as the coronavirus outbreak took serious hold in Canada. The March 17 B.C. draw featured invitations through four streams of the
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Prince Edward Island Immigration Reschedules March EOI Draw Due To Coronavirus

Prince Edward Island Immigration Reschedules March EOI Draw Due To Coronavirus
2020-03-20 – Prince Edward Island says it will reschedule the Expression of Interest draw it said would take place on Thursday, March 19 due to its office being closed because of coronavirus. “We will provide additional information when available and appreciate your support and understanding at this time,” a statement on the province’s website said.
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Prince Edward Island To Conduct New Expression of Interest Draw On Thursday, March 19

Prince Edward Island To Conduct New Expression of Interest Draw On Thursday, March 19
2020-03-18 – Prince Edward Island will conduct a third draw of 2020 through its Expression of Interest system on Thursday, March 19. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) draw will feature invites for the province’s immigration streams for Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact candidates. In two draws so far in
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