CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-April, 2017

The 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 […]

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Lowest Ever Express Entry CRS Threshold of 423 in April 12 Draw

The lowest ever Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point requirement has been reached in the latest draw in Canada’s Express Entry immigration selection system. Candidates with 423 or more CRS points were issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) following the draw that took place the evening of April 12, marking the fifth time so far this […]

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Ontario Releases Occupation List, Resumes Issuing Express Entry Notifications of Interest

The government of Ontario has resumed issuing Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to applicants who meet the criteria for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). NOIs may begin to be issued to eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool the week of April 10-14, 2017, and, according to the […]

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Quebec Skilled Worker Applicants May Now Update Online Applications

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (the Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion, or MIDI) has announced that individuals who have submitted an online application for immigration to Canada through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) may now update certain information in their […]

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Les candidats au programme des travailleurs qualifies du Québec sont désormais en mesure de mettre à jour leur demande en ligne

Le Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) du Québec a annoncé que les personnes qui ont soumis une demande de résidence permanente en ligne en vertu du Programme Régulier des Travailleurs Qualifiés (PRTQ) peuvent désormais mettre à jour certaines informations concernant leur demande. 

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Canada Deserves an ‘A’ for Immigration Innovation

They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and that adage holds true when looking at Canada’s approach to immigration. While Canada is not always known for being innovative, it has identified creative approaches to recruit newcomers and facilitate their integration into society for 150 years. Canada’s immigration system has certainly come a long […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for April, 2017

The 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 […]

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New Record Low Express Entry Minimum CRS Requirement: 431

For the fourth time this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has set a new record low point requirement for Express Entry candidates to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. In the latest draw, which took place on April 5, candidates with 431 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points […]

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Express Entry Quarterly Review: Number of ITAs Issued Skyrockets

The opening months of 2017 have been a groundbreaking period in the history of Canada’s Express Entry immigration selection system. More candidates are being invited to apply than ever before, processing times remain short, and successful applicants continue to land in Canada as permanent residents. This quarterly review will take stock of the year so […]

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