CanadaVisa News Briefs | May 31 to June 6, 2018

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Published: June 6, 2018

This is a summary of Canadian immigration news that took place in 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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• Romanian citizens with non-electronic passports now require Canadian visa

June 5, 2018

Starting June 5, only Romanian citizens who hold electronic passports are exempt from requiring a visa to travel or transit through Canada.  >> Read more

• Canada's new medical inadmissibility rules now in effect

Canada's new medical inadmissibility rules now in effect June 4, 2018

New rules governing the medical inadmissibility of immigration candidates are now in effect.  >> Read more

• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program invites more skilled workers to apply

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program invites more skilled workers to apply

June 1, 2018

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 502 Letters of Advice to Apply for a provincial nomination in a new draw that took place on May 31.  >> Read more

• British Columbia conducts new Skills Immigration and Express Entry draw

British Columbia conducts new Skills Immigration and Express Entry drawMay 31, 2018

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program issued new invitations to 175 candidates in its Skills Immigration and Express Entry categories on May 30.  >> Read more

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