CanadaVisa News Briefs | Mid-December 2017

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Published: December 19, 2017

The following is a summary of Canadian immigration and citizenship news events that happened over the past of week.
Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it unfolds. When published, these articles are posted across all our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us on our social media channels to get the latest stories and updates as they occur.

Dec. 20 Express Entry draw invites 2,750 more candidates to apply

December 20, 2017

A total of 2,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 446 were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the Dec. 20 Express Entry draw.. >>Read more

• Alberta delays introduction of new nomination streams

December 18, 2017

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program is delaying the introduction of changes to its nomination streams that were planned for January. >>Read more

BC issues 290 invitations to apply for provincial nomination

December 14,  2017

The Canadian province of British Columbia issued 290 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in two draws that took place Dec. 6 and 13. >>Read more

Latest Manitoba draw issues 254 invitations to apply for provincial nomination

December 14, 2017

A total of 254 skilled workers were invited on Dec.13 through the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream and Skilled Worker Overseas Stream under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). >>Read more

 

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