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March 29, 2017 – The Canada immigration system is reinforcing a two-step trend, with figures showing a growing number of newcomers arrive on a temporary Canada work permit before making the transition to permanent residence. Recent figures from Statistics Canada show an increasing number of temporary workers are making the transition, and the figure is only
March 29, 2017 – British Columbia immigration’s latest BC PNP draw saw a focus on skilled workers in a move away from the recent shift towards international students. In the most recent draw, on March 22, 2017, British Columbia immigration officials issued 437 invites under six streams, with 220 of them going to skilled workers A
March 24, 2017 – British Columbia technology companies are counting down the days to when Canada work permits and Canada visa applications can be process in two weeks under the new Global Talent Stream. Both start-ups and more established operations are reporting a gradual increase in interest from highly-skilled foreign workers as Donald Trump cracks down
March 24, 2017 – Canada Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says he sees no need for a Canadian values test for immigration to Canada. Hussen told Radio Canada he saw ‘our diversity as a great source of strength’, when asked about a recent survey result. Nearly 75 per cent of responders to the CROP-CBC poll said they
March 24, 2017 – Living in Canada puts you in one of the happiest countries in the world, according to the 2017 World Happiness Report. Canada’s success with multiculturalism is one of the reasons behind it being ranked seventh in the report. Although it has slipped a place or two since the report was first published
March 24, 2017 – Attracting candidates for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot is the key aim of a UK career opportunities expo hosted by four Canadian provinces. New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island will aim to find suitable candidates for Canada immigration under both the federal AIP and their individual provincial nominee
March 24, 2017 – The Manitoba Nominee Program issued more than 310 Invitations to Apply for Manitoba immigration in the most recent draw of its Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), made on March 16, 2017. Of those ITAs, 250 went to skilled workers already in Manitoba, with a minimum points score of 684. A further 63 ITAs were issued
March 24, 2017 – Canadian Immigration authorities conducted the 7th round of invitations under Express Entry in 2017 and 57th overall, inviting 3749 applicants for permanent residence, under all programs. The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 441, a slight increase from the previous draws. It was the 7th draw in 2017 under the
March 24, 2017 – High and intermediate-skilled workers plus international graduates can now apply for Canadian permanent residence through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot. The federal government program, being operated in partnership with the four Atlantic provinces, is open as of March 2017. Up to 2,000 new immigrants will be accepted in 2017 to the four Atlantic
March 17, 2017 – Ontario immigration applicants who want to appeal a refusal take note: you can no longer submit your request by conventional mail. As of March 10, 2017, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) only accepts appeals by email, and they must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the refusal letter date. Email
