CanadaVisa News Briefs | Mid January 2018

The following is a summary of Canadian immigration and citizenship news events that happened over the past week.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest Canadian immigration 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 social media channels to get the latest stories and updates as they occur.

• First Express Entry draw in 2018 invites 2,750 more candidates

January 10, 2018

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 first Express Entry draw of the year, which took place on January 10, 2018. >>Read more

• Saskatchewan reduces In-Demand Occupation List

January 8, 2018

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has removed five more occupations from its In-Demand Occupation List. >>Read more

• Canada introduces slight increase to settlement funds required for skilled immigration

January 5, 2018

The Government of Canada has updated the settlement funds requirement for applications for skilled immigration to Canada. >>Read more

• British Columbia invites 292 more applicants in the last 2017 draw

January 4, 2018

A total of 292 invitations were issued by the Canadian province of British Columbia in its last draw of 2017, which took place December 20. >>Read more