CanadaVisa News Briefs | June 7 to June 13, 2018

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Published: June 13, 2018

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

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

These articles are shared across all our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Make sure to follow us on our social media channels to get the latest stories and updates.

•  IRCC introduces Student Direct Stream for faster Canadian study permit processing

June 8, 2018

Canada's new Student Direct Stream will provide faster processing of Canada study permit applications for applicants from China, India, Vietnam and Philippines.  >> Read more

•  British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invites candidates in tech-related fields

June 7, 2018

The Government of British Columbia issued 26 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through its tech-focused pilot program in a draw that took place on June 6. >> Read more

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