Canada’s parents and grandparents sponsorship program will reopen in late January Canada’s parents and grandparents sponsorship program will reopen to expressions of interest in late January 2019, the Government of Canada has announced. By CIC News
Nova Scotia approved record number of immigration applicants in 2018 Nova Scotia approved a record number of applications from immigration candidates in 2018 and is on track to welcome more new permanent residents this year than ever before, the provincial government says. By CIC News
CanadaVisa Social: Stay informed in 2019 CanadaVisa’s social media network provides more than two million followers with the latest in Canadian immigration news and information. By Stephen Smith
Manitoba issues 492 invitations in second December draw Manitoba held its second Expression of Interest draw of December on Thursday, issuing 492 invitations to immigration candidates in its Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams. By CIC News
PEI issues new invitations to Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Work Permit candidates Prince Edward Island issued new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to candidates in its Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact immigration categories in a new draw held December 20. By CIC News
Canada’s biometric rule extending to Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas On December 31, Canada’s mandatory fingerprints and photo requirement, known as biometrics, will apply to people from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas. By Eman Katem
International migration to Canada reached record level in third quarter of 2018 International migration to Canada reached an unprecedented level between July 1 and October 1, 2018, and helped the Canadian population grow at a record three-month pace. By CIC News
Alberta releases details of first draws through new Express Entry-linked immigration stream Alberta has released the first details of draws conducted through its Express Entry-linked stream since its introduction in June. By Stephen Smith
Canada breaks Express Entry invitation record and drops minimum score to lowest of 2018 Canada set a new Express Entry invitation record Wednesday in a draw featuring the lowest minimum score of 2018. By Stephen Smith
