CanadaVisa News Briefs | January 25 to February 7, 2018

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Published: February 6, 2018

Get the latest Canadian immigration news updatesThis is a summary of Canadian immigration news events that happened over the past couple of weeks.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs keep you up to date on the latest Canadian immigration news as it unfolds.

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Ontario issues new Entrepreneur Stream invitations

February 6, 2018

The province of Ontario issued 13 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through its Entrepreneur Stream. >>Read more

PEI updates application process for Express Entry, other immigration categories

February 1, 2018

The province of Prince Edward Island revealed a new Expression of Interest system for foreign nationals interested in applying to its Provincial Nominee Program, including its Express Entry category. >>Read more

Don't believe websites promoting a Canadian visa lottery application form

January 31, 2018

Online posts promoting news of a “Canadian Visa Lottery Application” are misleading and readers should not interact with them.  >>Read more

Ontario's Masters and PhD Graduate streams reopen for more applications

January 29, 2018

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program reopened its Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams on January 29. >>Read more

British Columbia invites 418 candidates in latest draws

January 25, 2018

The province of British Columbia issued invitations to 403 candidates in its Skills Immigration Stream in draws that took place January 17 and January 24. >>Read more

 

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