Quebec sent out 365 invitations to people who had filed an expression of interest to immigrate to the French-speaking province. Quebec held its biggest draw of the year, inviting 365 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on September 24. Invitations went to people who had filed an expression of interest through the Arrima portal,...More Please

A look at the many ways U.S. citizens and residents can move north. Google data shows a spike in searches on “moving to Canada” within the U.S. during the first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Irrespective of this fact and the current political context in the United States, there is always interest...More Please

Study and work permit applicants who have received their approval letters no longer have to go to the border to activate their permits. Foreign nationals who are in Canada and who have been approved to work or study can now get their permits sent to them by mail. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now...More Please

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has now invited a total of 91 immigrant entrepreneurs this year. Ontario has issued 21 invitations to apply under the Entrepreneur Stream. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held the draw on August 26. Candidates who received their Expressions of Interest (EOIs) scores between November 22, 2019 and August 21, 2020 were...More Please

Invited candidates had work experience in one of 50 occupations. Saskatchewan has held a draw inviting 570 immigration candidates on August 27. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited all 570 candidates from the International Skilled Worker category through the Occupations In-Demand subcategory. Invited candidates had Educational Credential assessments. They also needed an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 68 if...More Please

Recent immigrants to Canada have been more affected than the Canadian-born population by changes in employment resulting from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. The pandemic has led to a decline in employment for a large part of the Canadian population, but even more so for recent...More Please

Invited candidates have the potential to qualify for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream. Ontario invited 703 Express Entry candidates with work experience in targeted occupations on August 26. Express Entry candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 466 and 475 to be invited in the latest invitation...More Please

Three new measures have been introduced to help individuals pursue Canadian study and work opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has just announced three major measures to help individuals who wish to pursue Canadian education and work opportunities. In a news release just issued on its website, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced...More Please

The coronavirus pandemic continues to create uncertainty. What is certain, however, is Canada’s need for immigrants, and the desire of foreigners to come to Canada. There are internal and external factors to consider when imagining the future of Canada’s immigration system beyond the coronavirus pandemic.  Canadian immigration will be shaped by Canada’s demographics, economy, politics, processing capacity, and...More Please

Prince Edward Island issued 305 invitations to Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact immigration candidates. Prince Edward Island has released details of two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in August. One of them was the biggest draw the program has ever seen. After issuing just eight invitations to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates on August 11, the Prince Edward Island...More Please