Express Entry 2019 Quarterly Report: Over 20,000 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence 2019 off to a bigger start than 2018 following the first quarter The first quarter of 2019 has officially surpassed the first quarter of 2018 with 21,200 invitations to apply for permanent residence issued to candidates in Canada’s Express Entry system. By Eman Katem
Canada to launch dedicated Agri-Food industry immigration pilot Pilot will provide foreign agri-food workers with a pathway to Canadian permanent residence The Canadian government announced plans for a new three-year immigration pilot designed to support the growth of Canada’s agri-food sector. By CIC News
CanadaVisa News Briefs CanadaVisa News Briefs summarize Canadian immigration updates and news that occurred in recent weeks. By CIC News
CanadaVisa Social: Connect with CanadaVisa! CanadaVisa’s social media channels are the go-to place for the latest news and information on Canadian immigration. By CIC News
New immigrants made up 61% of Canada’s population growth in 2018 Canada's population reached 37,314,442 on January 1, 2019 A new Statistics Canada report reveals how immigration to Canada continues to be the main driver of population growth, with a total increase of 321,065 new immigrants in 2018. By Eman Katem
Ontario invites Express Entry candidates in new Skilled Trades Stream draw 361 invitations issued in March 21 draw, bringing 2019 Skilled Trades Stream total to 732 The province of Ontario has issued new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence to Express Entry candidates through its Skilled Trades Stream. By CIC News
Canada announces open work permits for approved Interim Pathway for Caregivers applicants Open work permits also available to family members living in Canada Applicants approved for permanent residence under Canada’s Interim Pathway for Caregivers can also apply for a Canadian open work permit. By CIC News
PEI invites 150 immigration candidates to apply in new draw Express Entry, Labour Impact and entrepreneur candidates invited in March 21 draw Prince Edward Island issued new invitations to immigration candidates in a draw held March 21. By CIC News
333 people registered for Ontario’s Masters Graduate Stream before March 5 crash OINP says it will reopen stream once technical issue is 'fully addressed' More than 300 immigration candidates managed to register successfully in the recent opening of Ontario’s Masters Graduate Stream before a technical error brought it to a premature end. By CIC News