Chris GribbleIRCC holds Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services occupations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs to candidates in a targeted draw…
Ontario issues thousands of invitations to apply for provincial nomination
After a pause of over four months, Ontario resumed its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on June 3. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a total of 10 draws,…
Saskatchewan returning some applications for provincial nomination
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is returning applications from candidates employed in the transportation, retail, and accommodation and food service sectors. Among the changes made to the SINP in…
Ontario PNP confirms cuts to allocation
There are fewer spots available this year for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Ontario’s provincial nominee program. In a statement on its webpage, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)…
BREAKING: New bill would rein in asylum claims
Many foreign nationals will become ineligible to apply for asylum in Canada, should a newly-tabled bill become law. Under the new bill, a foreign national would be ineligible to claim…
When do immigrants to Canada begin buying homes?
Immigrants in Canada can work their way to homeownership and often do so at greater rates on average than the Canadian-born population. A recent study by Statistics Canada examines the…
British Columbia issues invitations under entrepreneur streams
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to the province. Candidates were issued ITAs based on…