CanadaVisa News Briefs | June 7 to June 13, 2018 This is a summary of Canadian immigration news that took place over the past week. By CIC News
Global Talent Stream adds 3 new occupations to in-demand list Addition of 3 STEM occupations brings number of eligible occupations to 13 The Government of Canada marked the one-year anniversary of its Global Talent Stream pilot project Tuesday by adding three new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics occupations to the list of those deemed in-demand by the program. By Stephen Smith
Canada could benefit from U.S. move to scrap Obama-era start-up intiative As U.S. looks to rescind International Entrepreneur Rule, Canada makes Start-Up Visa permanent The United States and Canada appear to be moving in opposite directions when it comes to visas for immigrant entrepreneurs looking to build and grow high-potential startups. By Stephen Smith
Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand closes within hours of opening Brief application window can reward applicants who are prepared Saskatchewan’s Occupations In-Demand sub-category opened briefly to 400 applicants yesterday and closed again within a matter of hours. By Stephen Smith
Saskatchewan opens popular Occupations In-Demand sub-category for the first time in 2018 UPDATE: The Occupations In-Demand sub-category is now closed after accepting 400 applications The Government of Saskatchewan announced that the International Skilled Worker’s Occupations In-Demand sub-category of its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is now open for applications. By Eman Katem
What will the future of Express Entry look like? IRCC ponders 'changing nature of work' and what skills Express Entry targets Express Entry is attracting the high-skilled candidates it was built to attract but improvements to the skills it targets may be necessary, says the official in charge of Canada’s main economic immigration application system. By Stephen Smith
A brush with the law can affect your electronic travel authorization for Canada A legal opinion could help your chances of getting an eTA if you've had interactions with the criminal justice system Prior to the introduction of Canada’s electronic travel authorization, almost anyone from a visa-exempt country could hop on a plane, show their passport or travel documents upon arrival, and be legally admitted to Canada. By Stephen Sherman
CanadaVisa News Briefs | May 31 to June 6, 2018 This is a summary of Canadian immigration news that took place in the past week. By CIC News
Provincial nominees admitted to Canada through Express Entry increased in 2017, new data reveal Ontario, New Brunswick and B.C. saw number of PNP-linked Express Entry admissions grow substantially Newly released Express Entry data show a substantial increase in the number of applicants with a provincial nomination who gained admission to Canada together with their families in 2017. By Stephen Smith
