First Express Entry Draw Since Recent Changes Sees CRS Threshold of 449 A total of 3,409 candidates for immigration to Canada have received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the latest Express Entry draw, which took place on June 28, 2017. Candidates in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449 or higher are now in a position to submit an application […] By Hugo O'Doherty
Ontario Express Entry Stream Targets Information and Communications Technology Workers Candidates in the Express Entry pool for immigration to Canada with work experience in the Information and Communications Technology Sector (ICT) are being prioritized for immigration by the province of Ontario, under a new strategy implemented for the week beginning June 26. The update to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) concerns the Human Capital […] By Hugo O'Doherty
CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late June, 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 […] By Naomi Endicott
Canada Enforces Visa Requirement on Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda As of June 27, 2017, citizens of Antigua and Barbuda will need a visa to visit Canada. From that date, any existing electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) issued to a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda will become null and void, and affected individuals who had previously been issued an eTA will no longer be able to […] By Hugo O'Doherty
US Supreme Court Rules Trump May Enforce Travel Ban The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s travel ban, which targets visa applicants from six specific Muslim-majority countries, may go into effect “with respect to foreign nationals who lack any bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States.” It should be noted that since President Trump’s initial effort […] By Hugo O'Doherty
“Immigration continues to be a key ingredient to our economic future” – Immigration Minister Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Ahmed Hussen, recently reaffirmed the country’s commitment to economic immigration during a wide-ranging address in Toronto, Ontario, where he also touched on how the government plans to continue welcoming immigrants from around the world. By Hugo O'Doherty
Provincial Nominee Program Update: More Immigrants Welcomed by Canada’s Western Provinces Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia (BC), and Alberta have all seen significant activity in their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in recent weeks, as more than 2,500 individuals have either submitted an application for a provincial nomination certificate, or have been invited to do so. By Naomi Endicott
Bill C-6 Has Passed, Giving Immigrants a Smoother Pathway to Canadian Citizenship Bill C-6, an act amending Canada’s Citizenship Act, has finally received Royal Assent and is now law, benefiting many thousands of immigrants to Canada and their families. Under the new legislation, permanent residents of Canada may apply for citizenship sooner than previously. However, it should be noted that some of the measures contained in the […] By Hugo O'Doherty
Le Projet de loi C-6 est maintenant adopté, ainsi simplifiant aux immigrants le processus de la citoyenneté canadienne Le projet de loi C-6 qui avait comme but d’apporter des modifications à la Loi sur la citoyenneté canadienne a finalement reçu la sanction royale, devenant ainsi une loi. Les changements apportés à la loi bénéficieront des milliers d’immigrants et leurs familles au Canada. En vertu de la nouvelle législation, les résidents permanents Canadiens peuvent […] By Hugo O'Doherty
