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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.…

A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC, Manitoba and Ontario

CIC News A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC, Manitoba and Ontario Over the last week, Manitoba and BC released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and Ontario provided details of draws held during the month of May. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and…

Canada set to welcome over 500,000 newcomers this summer

CIC News Canada set to welcome over 500,000 newcomers this summer Upon imposing COVID travel restrictions in March 2020, Canada prevented many newcomers from being able to enter the country. There were some exceptions, such as those who received permanent residence and study permit approval prior to the restrictions taking effect, as well as those…

British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta hold PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta hold PNP draws Last week, Manitoba held a special Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation round for citizens of Ukraine, and British Columbia as well as Alberta released new draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these…

Canada planning major Express Entry changes

CIC News Canada planning major Express Entry changes The Canadian government is planning changes to the Express Entry system, which would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on an economic goal. Aiden Strickland, a spokesperson on behalf of the immigration minister, said in an email to CIC News that these proposed changes will…

How to gain permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class

CIC News How to gain permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class Since 2008, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) has offered an immigration pathway for candidates who have worked in Canada and want to transition to permanent residence. Following a temporary pause that has been in place since September 2021, Express Entry invitation rounds for…

BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws

CIC News BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws This past week, three Canadian provinces released their 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. Although…