New Express Entry report shows Federal Skilled Worker invitations jumped by 400% in 2017 Candidates in Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Class and Canadian Experience Class benefited the most from changes to the way candidates in the federal economic immigration system’s pool are awarded points, says a new report published Thursday. By Stephen Smith
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program at 20: Helping more people immigrate and succeed Since its inception 20 years ago, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program has grown in both size and importance and now stands as the country’s second largest program for economic immigration. By Stephen Smith
Second Express Entry draw in a week invites candidates with scores as low as 288 The Government of Canada has issued 700 Invitations to Apply to Express Entry candidates through a program-specific draw held May 30. By Stephen Smith
Growing Canada’s future economy an ‘impossibility’ without immigration When it comes to the future of immigration to Canada, it’s no longer a question of “why immigration” but “how much,” says federal Immigration Minister, Ahmed Hussen. By Stephen Smith
CanadaVisa News Briefs | May 24 to May 30, 2018 This is a summary of Canadian immigration news that happened in the past week. By CIC News
Better support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s international trade priorities, says new report Better government support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s efforts to diversify international trade and strengthen its economy, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says. By Stephen Smith
David’s Blog: Asylum seeker crisis, or opportunity? With Canada facing an aging population — and the challenges that produces in terms of workers — we now have an opportunity to help ourselves by helping others. [Read more…] © 2018 CICNews All Rights Reserved By David Cohen
Six common myths about criminal inadmissibility to Canada There are many common misconceptions when it comes to the issue of criminal inadmissibility to Canada. While entering Canada when you have a criminal record is possible, there are a number of myths that need to be dispelled. By Stephen Sherman
Ontario issues more invitations to Express Entry candidates Ontario has issued more invitations through its Express Entry-linked Skilled Trades and French-Speaking Skilled Worker streams. By Stephen Smith
