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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Early March, 2017

March 8, 2017 by CIC News

Get the latest Canadian immigration news updatesThe following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across these channels to get the latest news as it occurs.

• BC Invites 377 Workers and Graduates to Immigrate in March 8 BC PNP Draw

BC (2)March 8, 2017

A total of 377 candidates for immigration to British Columbia, Canada have been invited to apply to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in a draw that took place on March 8. This is the third such draw to have taken place in the last three weeks, with other candidates having been invited to apply on February 17 and February 23, respectively. >>Read More

• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is Launched

pei-lighthouse-sunMarch 7, 2017

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) — a new three-year pilot program for immigration to Atlantic Canada — was launched on March 6, 2017. Up to 2,000 new applications to this employer-driven program will be processed in 2017, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to process 80 percent of complete applications in six months or less. >>Read More

• Some Canadian Permanent Residents May be Denied Entry to U.S. After Latest Order

peach-arch-blaineMarch 7, 2017

Citizens of six specific countries who are also permanent residents of Canada may be barred from entering the U.S. after that country’s President, Donald Trump, issued a new executive order on immigration. >>Read More

• Investments in Higher Education Across Canada Expected to Improve Infrastructure and Research

mcgill-y-intersectionMarch 3, 2017

The opening months of 2017 have seen a series of investments in higher education institutions across Canada. In the last week, Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and Holland College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island have received significant funding for a range of projects that are intended to ensure Canada’s continuance as a leading education destination and research hub. These investments follow soon after a flurry of similar initiatives in Ontario. >>Read More

• Latest Express Entry Draw sees CRS Requirement Drop to 434

canada-flags-ottawaMarch 1, 2017

On March 1, 2017, 3,884 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued to candidates in the pool for the Express Entry immigration selection system with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point score of 434 or above. For the third time in a row, the number of CRS points a candidate requires to receive an ITA has dropped to a level never before seen since the introduction of the Express Entry immigration selection system in January, 2015. >>Read More

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  1. Rawinder says

    March 10, 2017

    Hi sir

    When Quebec is starting to accept applications for express entry?

    Reply
  2. Mouna dhawadi says

    March 10, 2017

    I’m eligible i want to study or work in Canada

    Reply
  3. Amir Hossain says

    March 10, 2017

    Hi:
    I, Md. Amir Hossain, Dhaka, Bangladesh, want to do PhD on English literature in Canadian Universities, please, help me get admitted there. In this regard, I need your kind support.

    Reply
  4. Jaccilien Etienne says

    March 10, 2017

    Canada is the best country in the world helping peoples plus I love the canadian society they so friendly the threat as family no matter where you come from i from Haiti. I live in Canada. Canada is my home.

    Reply
  5. Red says

    March 10, 2017

    Hello sir
    I will love to move to Canada with my family. How do I go about it

    Reply
  6. Ahmed abdi says

    March 12, 2017

    My name is Ahmed abdi i am 20 yers old i am from somalia i am now in germany i don.t have school job and passport 5 yers rafugee cam in germany i need help canada govermant thankis

    Reply
  7. Imran Meah says

    March 12, 2017

    I am very happy to see this Atlantic immigration pilot program. but I am confused because I have 4 years work experience but my ielts band is overall 5.Can I apply for this program

    Reply
  8. Ameer Nazim says

    March 12, 2017

    Hello
    Iam a dentist from iraq with experience of 6 years is this program useful for me ??

    Reply
  9. Ousmeila Moctar says

    March 12, 2017

    Je veux étudier au Canada, j’ai besoin des procédures.

    Reply
  10. Penn Elvis Awa says

    March 12, 2017

    How Will I Know My Express Entry Result After Appication?

    Reply
  11. Vianney Michel Kiniambi says

    March 12, 2017

    Hi
    I want to get the opportinity to learn and work in Canada

    Reply
  12. Jakir says

    March 13, 2017

    I want go to Canada.i have 10 yearexperience in construction Singapore

    Reply
  13. Rehrah houria says

    March 13, 2017

    I would like to know when the inscription starting for this year(2017).and if I have a favorite to immigration, when can I immigrer ?(2 years 3 years??)

    Reply
  14. jackline ondieki says

    March 13, 2017

    l m requesting to migrate to your country,how do i aply for a work

    Reply
  15. Marjory says

    March 13, 2017

    Hello! I just wanted to ask if the news is true about Filipinos will be visa free for 90 days starting May 1, 2017. Thank you!

    Reply
  16. sajib chandra shill says

    March 15, 2017

    Canada is the best countryin the world helping peoples plus I love the canadian society they so friendly.I want to work Canada permanently

    Reply
  17. Louisvalys says

    March 15, 2017

    Je veux etre immigrer au canada parce que le canada est l’une des meilleur pays on vive vraiment.

    Reply
  18. LOUATI Amine says

    March 15, 2017

    Good morning
    i am interested by this opportunity and thank you

    Reply
  19. SAMI MOHAMED OMER MOHAMED ALI says

    March 15, 2017

    Sami hello. I am a resident of the Sudan in the UAE speak English Carry foundation certificate of currency in the agricultural island project five years experts in architecture coin currency in four years swimming coach two years I want to go to Canada

    Reply
  20. Munish Kumar says

    March 17, 2017

    I’m munish Kumar from Punjab , India & I want to go Quebec,Canada with my family with P.R.

    Reply
  21. Bheng Cristobal says

    March 20, 2017

    The CIC mentioned last year that the processing tine for the application for permanent residency will be less than a year. I applied mine Feb 2016 and until now I haven’t received mine. How much longer do I need to wait?

    Reply
  22. Annmarie Tavares says

    March 21, 2017

    Hi would love to work in Canada I have housekeeping skills front desk as well as food and beverage and I.t
    Thanks in advance

    Reply
  23. Harvinder kaur says

    March 23, 2017

    Hii I m working as a staff nurse in India if I can apply for canada in work program can you help me how I can apply or I m eligible or not for this program can you tel me plz..thanks

    Reply
  24. andylowi bumatay says

    April 3, 2017

    Canada is the best place to work and live forever

    Reply
  25. Asra says

    May 13, 2017

    information about immigration

    Reply

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