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Several Canadian provinces release new immigration draw results

CIC News Several Canadian provinces release new immigration draw results This past week, a majority of Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination.…

Looking to take CELPIP for Canadian immigration? Get all the facts

CIC News Looking to take CELPIP for Canadian immigration? Get all the facts Looking to gain Canadian permanent residence? Start your preparation journey for CELPIP here! CELPIP is accredited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for those who wish to submit a skilled worker immigration application! Please join us on YouTube Live at the…

Ontario and BC hold new PNP draws

CIC News Ontario and BC hold new PNP draws This past week, Ontario held a large new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw and BC held its weekly PNP invitation round. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for…

Canada’s immigration minister wants to make good on mandate letter commitments for refugees and undocumented workers

CIC News Canada’s immigration minister wants to make good on mandate letter commitments for refugees and undocumented workers We asked Sean Fraser what he personally wants to achieve during his term as Canada’s minister of immigration. There were four items on Fraser’s bucket list, all found on his mandate letter, a document from the prime…

Business Council of Canada says increased immigration is vital to Canada’s economy

CIC News Business Council of Canada says increased immigration is vital to Canada’s economy Canada works hard to position itself as an ideal home for the best and the brightest global talent across all industries. The Business Council of Canada (BCC) recently released a report in which 80 Canadian businesses were surveyed about how they…

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser discusses Express Entry reforms

CIC News Immigration Minister Sean Fraser discusses Express Entry reforms The Canadian government is on track to pass a bill that would allow the immigration minister to invite Express Entry candidates based on an economic goal. Bill C-19 is currently in consideration with the Senate. If passed, it will give the minister of Immigration, Refugees,…

A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC and Alberta

CIC News A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC and Alberta Over the last week, BC and Alberta released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to…

British Columbia invites over 157 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

CIC News British Columbia invites over 157 candidates to apply for provincial nomination More than 157 candidates in British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have received invitations to apply in BC’s weekly invitation draw. The draw took place on June 14, 2022. BC is the only province in Canada that issues invitations on a weekly…

Results from the latest PNP draw in British Columbia

CIC News Results from the latest PNP draw in British Columbia British Columbia has released the results of the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation draws that took place this past week. PNP invitation draws in British Columbia typically occur on a weekly basis, making it one of the most frequent PNP draws in Canada.…

Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

CIC News Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System? Anyone who is considering immigrating to Canada under an Express Entry program will very quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using the CRS when it introduced Express Entry in 2015. The CRS is a detailed and evidence-based approach designed to identify immigrants…