A total of 2,991 candidates have been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the second Express Entry draw to occur in August, 2017.The latest draw, which took place on August 9, saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 433. Therefore, candidates in the Express Entry pool with a score of 433 or above at the time of […]
A total of 3,264 candidates have been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the first Express Entry draw to occur in August, 2017. The latest draw, which took place on August 2, saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 441. Therefore, candidates in the Express Entry pool with a score of 441 or above at the time […]
A range of candidates in the Express Entry pool who have work experience in one of many Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations were prioritized by the province of Ontario under a new initiative that began on June 26. Now, Ontario has clarified which candidates have been targeted for selection by the province.Under this initiative, Ontario searched […]
Following reports of violence against members of the LGBTQ community in Chechnya, the government of Canada has implemented a policy whereby failed asylum seekers from Russia may be able to remain in Canada.The government says that Russian nationals may now be eligible for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) if they received a final decision on […]
Manitoba issued 90 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) between May 2017 and June 2017 under the Manitoba Business Stream(MPNP-B), part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).The MPNP-B allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business people with the intent and ability to reside in the province and make a significant investment in a new or existing business and hold […]
Up to 36,700 job positions will open up over the next 15 years in the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the NWT government is looking internationally to make sure that the territory continues to build a vibrant economy.According to the government’s Northwest Territories Immigration Strategy 2017-2022: Building a Skilled Workforce and a Vibrant Economy, 78 percent of these positions […]
Improvements to the Express Entry system taking effect, help support the integration of skilled workers as they build their new life in Canada. This benefits Canada as newcomers are able to more quickly put their skills to use to help strengthen and grow Canada’s economy. Starting on June 6, new points will be awarded to […]
Mark your calendar! Below is a selection of upcoming special events and national celebrations.Events celebrating #Canada 150 are happening all year. Check Passport 2017 to see of any events happening in your area.July 11 is World Population Day, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.From July 21 to 30, the VIII Games of la Francophonie will be held […]
On July 4, the government of Ontario released the list of targeted Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations that were recently prioritized under the province’s Express Entry-aligned Human Capital Priorities Stream.This stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).The occupation-specific initiative began on June 26, when the government of Ontario announced a targeted selection of […]
Canada Day, held every July 1, marks the half-way point of the year. It is a time to reflect on the first six months of the year and look forward to what the second half may bring. In the context of Canadian immigration, 2017 has so far been a standout year, particularly with respect to […]