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How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa

CIC News How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa If you want to sponsor your South African partner for Canadian immigration, the first step is to make sure you are both eligible. Here are some of the general eligibility requirements for both Canadians foreign partners from any country. Looking to sponsor your partner? Complete…

How to immigrate to Canada in 2022

CIC News How to immigrate to Canada in 2022 If 2022 is your year to immigrate to Canada, here are some options to become a permanent resident. In this article, we are going to discuss four pathways to Canadian immigration: Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Quebec immigration, and family sponsorship. There are actually…

Manitoba PNP invites 393 in new draw

CIC News Manitoba PNP invites 393 in new draw Manitoba held its last draw of the year on December 30. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited a total of 393 immigration candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Here are the number of invitations issued for each program, plus the minimum score cutoff according to…

Manitoba invites 349 in new PNP draw

CIC News Manitoba invites 349 in new PNP draw Manitoba held a new immigration draw on December 16. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited a total of 349 immigration candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Skilled Workers in Manitoba — 296 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 447; Skilled Workers Overseas — 13 invitations…

Express Entry: Canada holds biggest PNP draw ever

CIC News Express Entry: Canada holds biggest PNP draw ever Canada held a new Express Entry draw on December 10. A total of 1,032 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. Invited candidates had previously received a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), adding 600 points to their base human capital score. As…

Newfoundland and Labrador releases first PNP draw results

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador releases first PNP draw results Newfoundland and Labrador has released the results of its first three draws under the Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador stream. So far this year, the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) invited a grand total of 663 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination.…

Immigrant flows fell sharply in 2020 due to COVID-19, says latest OECD report

CIC News Immigrant flows fell sharply in 2020 due to COVID-19, says latest OECD report The COVID-19 crisis led to the largest-ever decline in immigration to OECD countries, including Canada. This finding was presented by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its annual report on migration, published on Thursday, October 28. “Migration…

Canadian politicians take to social media to highlight issues at IRCC

CIC News Canadian politicians take to social media to highlight issues at IRCC Members of Canada’s opposition parties have shared their open letters to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on how to improve the immigration system. Jasraj Singh Hallan from the Conservative Party and Jenny Kwan from the New Democratic Party are incumbent shadow ministers for…

Options to stay in Canada after your PGWP expires

CIC News Options to stay in Canada after your PGWP expires If you want to stay in Canada beyond your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), there are a number of routes you can take depending on your goals and personal circumstances. The PGWP is a one-time deal, and there are no extensions. Generally, it lasts as…

Canadian Immigration Options for Lebanese Skilled Workers

CIC News Canadian Immigration Options for Lebanese Skilled Workers Canada has a proud and rich tradition of welcoming immigrants from Lebanon. Lebanese immigration to Canada began in 1882 and today there are up to 400,000 people of Lebanese origin estimated to live in Canada. Lebanese-Canadians have gone on to hold prominent roles in many jobs,…