CanadaVisa News Briefs | Late-November 2017

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Published: November 29, 2017

The following is a summary of Canadian immigration and citizenship news events that took 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 all our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us on our various social media channels to get the latest stories as they occur.

November 23 Manitoba draw invites 272 skilled workers to immigrate

November 24, 2017

A total of 272 skilled workers were invited through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in a draw that took place on November 23. In this draw, workers were invited through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams. >>Read more

IRCC updates country list for required medical examinations

November 23, 2017

The Government of Canada has updated its list of countries for which an immigration medical examination is required in order to apply for a temporary resident visa. >>Read more

British Columbia invites 379 more workers and graduates in the latest draw

November 16, 2017

British Columbia continues to invite more workers and international graduates at low points thresholds in the latest draws on November 8 and November 15 . >>Read more

 

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