Express Entry 2018 mid-year report: Building toward larger draws IRCC continues to work toward increased admission targets Canada’s Express Entry system finished the first half of 2018 with a record-breaking June, capping a six-month run that saw draw sizes grow by more than 36 per cent. By Stephen Smith
WES webinar: David Cohen on Express Entry-linked Provincial Nominee Programs Join the founder of CIC News and CanadaVisa.com for a look at PNP streams that don't require a Canadian job offer — and some that do Express Entry candidates nominated by a Canadian province or territory receive an additional 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System score, effectively guaranteeing them an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence. By CIC News
Taking part in a Canadian event this summer? Your role may require a work permit Learn the factors that determine whether a work permit is required or not With the arrival of summer in Canada, the extensive lineup of festivals, conferences and conventions is set to begin. These events are usually quite elaborate and often require the entry into Canada of one or more foreign nationals to be actively involved in the necessary preparations. By Stephen Sherman
Express Entry ITAs reach record high for month of June Canada increases ITAs and aims to maintain fast processing This month has seen two Express Entry draws invite a total of 7,500 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence, making it the busiest June since Canada introduced the Express Entry system in 2015. By Stephen Smith
CanadaVisa Social | Your trusted source for the latest Canadian immigration news CanadaVisa’s social media channels bring you the latest news and updates regarding immigration to Canada. By CIC News
B.C. extends Tech Pilot until June 2019 Requirements, in-demand occupations list modified A modified version of British Columbia’s Tech Pilot will continue for another year. By Stephen Smith
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban Court majority cites executive authority, minority condemns ban's 'anti-Muslim animus' The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favour of travel restrictions on citizens of five predominantly Muslim countries. By Stephen Smith
IRCC reduces Express Entry permanent residence application deadline to 60 days Change only applies to Invitations to Apply received after June 26, 2018 Express Entry candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply, or ITA, for Canadian permanent residence will now only have 60 calendar days to submit their complete electronic application, the Government of Canada announced Tuesday. By Stephen Smith
Minimum CRS drops to 442 in second Express Entry draw in 11 days 3,750 candidates invited to Apply for permanent residence The Government of Canada has issued invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to 3,750 Express Entry candidates in a new draw held on June 25, 2018. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System score was 442. By Noah Turner
