Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest provincial immigration results.

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest provincial immigration results. Six of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates in the newest provincial immigration results. All Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select economic immigration candidates. Provinces can nominate candidates based…

Supreme Court of Canada determines that a person can only be inadmissible to Canada if they are a threat to national security

CIC News Supreme Court of Canada determines that a person can only be inadmissible to Canada if they are a threat to national security On September 27, the Supreme Court of Canada released a very important immigration law decision that limits the power of immigration officials and tribunals to remove foreign nationals with no criminal…

Express Entry’s Targeted Occupations: How Many Transport Workers Does Canada Really Need?

CIC News Express Entry’s Targeted Occupations: How Many Transport Workers Does Canada Really Need? Transport occupations are one of five sectors that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has chosen to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. To better use immigration to address labour market gaps in specific Canadian industries, the federal government…

Canada is still processing visas for Indian nationals

CIC News Canada is still processing visas for Indian nationals A recent diplomatic dispute between Canada and India has placed a strain on the relationship between the two countries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to a disagreement surrounding the killing of a prominent Canadian-Sikh leader in British Columbia.…

British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and PEI hold provincial nominations this week

CIC News British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and PEI hold provincial nominations this week This week, four provinces in Canada announced immigration draws through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These were: British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island. Provincial immigration results: September 16-22nd *Note that specific terms around immigration invitations and eligibility scores can…

What counts as eligible work experience for immigration through Express Entry?

CIC News What counts as eligible work experience for immigration through Express Entry? The definition of eligible work experience in the context of Express Entry depends on exactly which program an immigration candidate is applying under. In other words, what is considered eligible skilled work experience varies depending on whether a particular candidate is applying…

British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba issue ITAs in latest provincial immigration results

CIC News British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba issue ITAs in latest provincial immigration results Three Canadian provinces have released provincial immigration draw results this week. Most provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select the economic class immigrants who are most likely to successfully integrate into the provincial economy.…

How Canadians are celebrating the upcoming Jewish holidays

CIC News How Canadians are celebrating the upcoming Jewish holidays Canada is home to newcomers of diverse religious beliefs and backgrounds. Canadians, regardless of their immigration status, are guaranteed freedom of thought, belief, and expression. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Between 1980 and 2021, more than 91,000 Canadian residents who identified as…

IRCC application backlog slowly shrinking despite higher number of applications

CIC News IRCC application backlog slowly shrinking despite higher number of applications The most recent data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274,600 as of July 31. Compared to the last update on May 31, the numbers indicate that the backlog is shrinking. In…

Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Alberta invite candidates for provincial immigration

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Alberta invite candidates for provincial immigration Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs. Most of Canada’s provinces invite candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Only Quebec and Nunavut do not have PNPs. Quebec has a separate agreement with the…