Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program: Planned Changes Delayed

December 19, 2017 – The Alberta immigration office has delayed planned changes to the structure of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The province had announced it would launch two new streams as of January 2, 2018. However, it now says the launch will come later in the year. “The planned changes, including the January start
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Ontario Immigration Granted Increased 2017 Nomination Allocation

December 18, 2017 – The Ontario immigration office has received an increased nomination allocation for 2017 under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It means the province will continue to nominated candidates for Canada immigration, after previously stating nominations would stop after the allocation was reached for 2017. An OINP statement said: “Please be advised
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Latest Manitoba Immigration Draw Sees Huge Drop In Minimum Points Score

December 15, 2017 – The Manitoba nominee program issued 254 Invitations to Apply for Manitoba immigration in its latest draw, made on December 13, 2017. Of those ITAs, 209 went to skilled workers already in Manitoba, with a minimum points score of 375. A further 45 ITAs for Canada immigration were issued under a Manitoba PNP Strategic
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Ottawa Provides Update on Immigration Consultant Regulation Investigation (Audio)

Ottawa Provides Update on Immigration Consultant Regulation Investigation
Article Audio December 14, 2017 – Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says work is ongoing to investigate how Canada’s immigration consultancy industry can be properly regulated. The Minister says the performance of the failing Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is being closely watched while his team’s investigation is being completed. Hussen says the investigation
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British Columbia Immigration Issues Invites to 290 Candidates

British Columbia Immigration Issues Invites to 290 Candidates
Dec 14, 2017 – British Columbia immigration officials conducted the latest draw for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program on December 6, 2017. The draw saw 290 candidates invited to apply for British Columbia immigration through provincial programs and Canada Express Entry. The minimum score for skilled workers was 80 points, with 75 points required by international graduates and 40 for
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Newfoundland Immigration Tweaks International Graduate Category

December 13, 2017 – The Newfoundland & Labrador immigration office has announced a change to the requirements for the province’s International Graduate category. Under the change, candidates who graduate from specific higher education institutions can qualify for the Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program category despite their job or job offer not being in a
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New Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement to Harmonize Immigration Policies to Canada’s Largest Province

New Ontario Express Entry Draw Targets French Speakers
December 13, 2017 – The recently-signed Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement serves to formalize how the two governments will work together to facilitate the arrival of newcomers. The agreement provides an important framework for how federal and provincial officials will work to manage immigration objectives. From the setting of levels, to the different classes of immigrants accepted, the
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Quebec Sees Net Population Loss of 37,000 To Interprovincial Migration

Quebec Job Vacancy Rate Increases Again, Remains Highest In Canada
Dec 8, 2017 – Quebec saw a net population loss of nearly 37,000 residents to other provinces over the last five years, Canada Census data shows. The French-speaking province lost nearly double the number of residents to elsewhere in Canada between 2011 and 2016, compared to the previous five-year period. Between 2011 and 2016, 92,320 people
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Population Increase Driving Economic Growth on Prince Edward Island

December 8, 2017 – Population increase driven by immigration on Prince Edward Island is spurring economic growth, particularly in the province’s housing market. P.E.I. has beaten its goal of reaching 150,000 residents by the end of 2017, and is now pushing forwards with a longer term aim of a 160,000 population by 2022. As the population
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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program Reaches 2017 Nomination Threshold

Thursday, December 7, 2017 – Alberta immigration officials have announced that the 2017 nomination allocation has been reached under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The maximum 5,500 certificates have been issued for 2017, as per the province’s federal government allocation. Applications currently under processing will be eligible for nominations from January 2018, if they
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