Chris GribbleBritish Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in this week’s PNP results
Five of Canada’s provinces have nominated candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Immigration is a shared responsibility between federal and provincial governments. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) exists to…
Canada Day: A kick off to summer festivals across the country
Canada Day is statutory holiday celebrated on July 1st by all those who call Canada home. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The day commemorates the anniversary of…
Healthcare and STEM make up the majority of occupations eligible for Express Entry category-based selection
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates on May 31. Yesterday, IRCC held the first-ever Express Entry category-based draw inviting healthcare workers. It…
Canadian passport processing back to pre-pandemic service standards
Service Canada has reported that passport delivery has returned to pre-pandemic processing times. A recent news release by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) says that there are no more…
Express Entry: Reviewing the first half of 2023 and a preview of the next six months
The first half of 2023 has been an interesting chapter in Express Entry history. In some ways, Express Entry has been unpredictable, as it has worked to re-establish itself after…
Live Webinar: Getting an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Express Entry and the WES Process
Are you looking to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker? If so, CanadaVisa invites you to join us for our free, live, and interactive webinar: Getting an Educational Credential…
IRCC announces first Express Entry invitations for skilled newcomers with STEM experience
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced the first STEM round for category-based selection will open the week of July 5th. Find out if you…
Hong Kong-born Olivia Chow elected mayor of Toronto
On June 26, Toronto elected Oliva Chow as mayor. Chow is the first visible minority, and first female, mayor of Toronto. She is also an immigrant. She and her family…