Oakville, Ontario, named best Canadian city for immigrants 2018 survey by MoneySense Magazine puts Toronto in 5th place, Vancouver in 15th A new survey has crowned Oakville, Ontario, as 2018’s best Canadian city for immigrants. By Stephen Smith
New invitations to apply to sponsor parents and grandparents going out this week Keep an eye on your email this week if you submitted an Interest to Sponsor form in January The Government of Canada says it will begin issuing additional invitations today to potential sponsors of parents and grandparents who submitted an Interest to Sponsor form earlier this year. By Stephen Smith
Newfoundland introduces two new immigration options for entrepreneurs Job creation driving force behind new immigration categories The province of Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled two new immigration categories for entrepreneurs on July 30, including one geared toward international graduates from two of the province’s main post-secondary institutions. By Stephen Smith
Canada’s new biometrics rules start July 31: Here’s what you need to know Rules kick in today for Europe, the Middle East and Africa Starting July 31, fingerprints and a photo will become mandatory for many people from Europe, the Middle East and Africa applying for a Canadian visitor visa, work or study permit, permanent residence or asylum in Canada. By Stephen Smith
Toronto’s tech job growth outpaces San Francisco Bay area, new study finds Ottawa takes "Momentum Market" in CBRE's 2018 Scoring Tech Talent Report Toronto led cities in both Canada and the United States in the number of tech jobs created between 2012 and 2017, outpacing traditional tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area, a new study shows. By Stephen Smith
Interested in Quebec immigration as a skilled worker? Try this new calculator Find out your Quebec Skilled Worker Program passing score based on incoming Quebec immigration regulations Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. While it’s not yet known how Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates will be ranked under the new Expression of Interest system that could take effect as early as August 2, a variation on the program’s current points grid will continue to determine their eligibility for a Quebec Selection […] By CIC News
Intéressé à immigrer au Québec en tant que travailleur qualifié ? Essayez cette nouvelle calculatrice Afin de vous aider à déterminer votre éligibilité potentielle, CanadaVisa a créé une calculatrice pour calculer vos points pour le Programme Régulier des Travailleurs Qualifiés. By CIC News
CRS minimum score drops to 441 in new Express Entry draw 3,750 ITAs issued in latest draw, bringing July total to 7,500 The Government of Canada issued 3,750 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on Wednesday, July 25. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score for this invitation round was 441. By Stephen Smith
CanadaVisa News Briefs | July 19 to July 25, 2018 This is a summary of Canadian immigration news that took place over the past week. By CIC News
