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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-April, 2017

April 19, 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.

• Sponsors Have Until July 24 to Apply to Parent and Grandparent Program

April 26, 2017

Sponsors lucky enough to be invited to submit an application to sponsor their parent(s) or grandparents(s) for immigration to Canada have a deadline of July 24 to submit a complete application, including supporting documents. >>Read more

• Alberta Prohibits Use of Temporary Foreign Worker Program for 29 Skilled Occupations

April 20, 2017

The government of Alberta, with federal approval, has launched an Employer Liaison Service that aims to match open job positions with qualified local workers. As part of this two-year pilot program, Albertan companies will not be allowed to avail of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) when hiring in any of 29 high-skilled occupations. >>Read more

• 222 Workers, Graduates and Entrepreneurs Invited to Apply in Latest BC Draw

April 20, 2017

A total of 222 workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs have been invited to apply to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in the province’s latest immigration draw, which took place on April 19, 2017. Of these Invitations to Appy (ITAs) issued, 16 were to Entrepreneur candidates. The remaining 206 were issued to candidates in five sub-categories managed through the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). >>Read more

• April 19 Express Entry Draw Sees Lowest CRS Requirement Yet at 415

toronto-lake-flagApril 19, 2017

The latest Express Entry draw, which took place on April 19, 2017, has issued 3,665 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent resident status to candidates in the Express Entry pool with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 415 or above. Marking the lowest CRS requirement yet, this draw brings the total number of ITAs issued since the introduction of the Express Entry system in January, 2015, to over 100,000. >>Read more

• Biggest Ever Express Entry Draw Issues 3,923 Invitations to Apply, Minimum CRS Score at 423

conversation-canadaApril 13, 2017

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has broken two of its own records in its most recent Express Entry draw, which took place on April 12, 2017. This draw saw more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued to candidates in the Express Entry pool than any other single draw since the Express Entry system was introduced in January, 2015. Moreover, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score a candidate needed in order receive an ITA dropped to 423, the lowest yet required. >>Read more

• Malala Yousafzai Receives Honorary Canadian Citizenship

MalalaYousafzai-360April 12, 2017

Thirty months after she first due to accept honorary Canadian citizenship, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has finally addressed Parliament upon becoming just the sixth person ever to receive the distinction. Ms. Yousafzai, a citizen of Pakistan, was originally scheduled to be granted the honour by former prime minister Stephen Harper on the day a gunman stormed Parliament Hill on October 22, 2014. >>Read more

• OINP Resumes Identifying Candidates for Human Capital Priorities Stream, Releases In-Demand Occupations List

ontario-mapApril 11, 2017

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will resume identifying candidates in the Express Entry pool through the popular Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream during the week of April 10 to 14, 2017. Identified candidates will be issued a Notification of Interest (NOI), after which they may apply to the Ontario government for a provincial nomination certificate. This is the second time the province of Ontario has resumed issuing NOIs for the HCP Stream in 2017, after it had ceased identifying candidates for over a year between February 16, 2016 and February 21, 2017. >>Read More

• Quebec Allows Applicants to Update Applications Submitted through Mon Projet Québec

quebec-city-qswApril 7, 2017

Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (Ministry of Immigration, Diversity, and Inclusion, or MIDI) has announced that individuals who have submitted an application for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, or CSQ) through the online intake management system Mon projet Québec may modify and update their information in certain sections of the online profile. >>Read More

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  1. Aletenuoh Sylvarius Tenuoh says

    April 19, 2017

    Hi,
    I’m an offset printing operator with 8 years of experience

    Reply
  2. Ozias loubert says

    April 19, 2017

    Travaillé au Canada c’est mon objectif depuis mon enfance, j’aimerais trouver un visa canadien pour mener a bien mon objectif

    Reply
  3. Alme D. Biore says

    April 20, 2017

    I am very interested to know the status of my application since the April 19, draw was the lowest required points in the history of the program. Im sure that i am qualify for that points.

    thank you….

    Reply
  4. Jehangir says

    April 20, 2017

    Can I apply for visit to Canada from Pakistan.

    Reply
  5. Okunlola Olufemi Abiodun says

    April 20, 2017

    This is an exemplary immigration service. I’m hopeful of securing my residency permit through you. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Abdulhakim Abdalla says

    April 20, 2017

    Canada is my every time dream!!! to get the Canadian immigrant visa .

    Reply
  7. Kamal Raji says

    April 20, 2017

    Pls kind send updates on CRS scores to me as soon as it’s out. And I would also like to know if.. maybe the crs score will increase in the next pool or reduce to less the 415 and when will it be out. Thank you.

    Reply
  8. Abebe says

    April 20, 2017

    Hello,
    Am sales adviser in one big brand in dubai.can I apply for visiting visa.

    Thank you.

    Reply
  9. marie inacay says

    April 21, 2017

    Dear sir/mam,

    I am interested to apply for migration in canada. I am a retired police force , having 28 years of service.

    I highly appreciated your help and approval. Thank.you

    Reply
  10. Muhammad Ehtesham Siddiqui says

    April 21, 2017

    Give me the guide line for canada visa processing

    Reply
  11. Omoma emwanta says

    April 21, 2017

    My god bless canada me an my family we like to come to Canada I we work we live in France

    Reply
  12. Joyce says

    April 21, 2017

    Hello.

    I wrote my Ielts and got an average score of 6.5.
    Listening 5.0
    Speaking 7.0
    Reading 5.0
    Writing 7.0
    Can these scores qualify me for any of Canadian visa?

    Thanks

    Reply
  13. Satyadasu says

    April 22, 2017

    It seems good for immigrants ofcourse,please tell me about jobs no. and qualifications required for if it is possible.thank you.satyadasu

    Reply
  14. Mirwais says

    April 27, 2017

    Dear hi im medical doctor and my house job is in progress, i want to get specialization in canada, and i also have graduated fron BBA, i hope you will help me in this case with me as much as you can, im looking forward ti hearing frim you guy as soon as possible.
    Thanks

    Reply
  15. Mandeep Singh Brar says

    April 27, 2017

    Good work

    Reply
  16. R K Chopra says

    April 27, 2017

    I have been selected for submitting my documents for PR in the PGP category before 24 July, 2017. I have gone through all the forms but not clear if we need to give Police Clearance Certificate along with the other forms & documents now. I have not read it anywhere. Kindly confirm & advise.

    Thanks

    Reply
  17. Awosusi George Abbey says

    April 27, 2017

    Please I want to apply for my immigration to Canada from Nigeria, how do I go about it?

    Reply
  18. Dimple kaura says

    April 27, 2017

    Seeking to canada with my daughters having 15 years teaching experience

    Reply
  19. Filsan says

    April 27, 2017

    Je veux immigrer en Canada merci

    Reply
  20. Nyemb Mawel Albert Dieudonne says

    May 1, 2017

    J’aime le Canada et aimerait y travailler

    Reply
  21. Karthikeyan m says

    June 8, 2017

    I want to work over there …so what is the procedure for coming there …can you please explain about it. I need a complete legal steps too..

    Reply

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