CanadaVisa News Briefs | Mid-May

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Published: May 10, 2019

CanadaVisa News Briefs summarize Canadian immigration updates and news that occurred over the last week.

The CanadaVisa team shares Canadian immigration news across different social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Sign up, follow or like CanadaVisa on one of these social media channels to stay informed on the latest immigration updates.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot update allows open work permits for intermediate-skilled spouses

An update to the Atlantic Immigration Pilot will now allow intermediate-skilled spouses of principal applicants accepted under the program to apply for an open work permit. >>Read more

British Columbia invites Express Entry, Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur candidates

A new draw by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program held May 7 issued 187 invitations to apply for a nomination for Canadian permanent residence to immigration candidates in five Skills Immigration and Express Entry B.C. categories. >>Read more

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