CanadaVisa News Briefs | April 12 to April 16, 2018

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Published: April 17, 2018

This is a summary of Canadian immigration news events that took place over the past week.

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 13 Invitations to Apply through its Entrepreneur Stream

April 16, 2018

The province of Ontario issued 13 invitations to apply under its Entrepreneur Stream. >> Read more

• New Manitoba provincial draw invites 400 skilled workers to apply

April 16, 2018

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 400 Letters of Advice to apply for a provincial nomination in the latest draw, which took place on April 13. >> Read more

• Canada eases entry for foreign nationals working in the performing arts industry

April 13, 2018

The Government of Canada announced that it's making entry for foreign nationals in the performing arts industry easier with a new list of occupations are now Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt. >> Read more

• More skilled workers and graduates invited under BC tech-pilot

April 13, 2018

British Columbia issued 27 new invitations for a provincial nomination to skilled workers and graduates under the province's unique tech-pilot on April 11. >> Read more

IRCC will require biometrics for most applicants starting July 31

April 12, 2018

The Government in Canada will require biometrics including fingerprints and a photo for the majority Canadian immigration applications starting July 31, 2018. >> Read more

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