First invitations through Quebec’s Expression of Interest system expected soon Employers will have access to bank of Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates next February Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec will soon begin issuing its first invitations to Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates who have registered an Expression of Interest through its online Arrima portal, the province’s Immigration Minister says. By Alexandra Miekus
Les premières invitations par l’entremise du système de déclaration d’intérêt du Québec seront bientôt lancées Les employeurs auront accès à la banque des candidats du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec en février prochain. Le Québec lancera bientôt ses premières invitations aux candidats du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec qui ont enregistré une déclaration d’intérêt dans son portail en ligne Arrima, a déclaré le ministre de l’Immigration de la province. By Alexandra Miekus
Manitoba issues 450 invitations to skilled workers, international graduates 133 Express Entry candidates among those invited in Manitoba's June 20 Expression of Interest draw Manitoba invited 450 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in an Expression of Interest draw held June 20. By CIC News
Quebec reduces application deadline for Quebec Selection Certificate to 60 days Reduced deadline one of three new measures enacted June 26 Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates who receive an invitation to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate will now only have 60 calendar days to file a complete application, the province’s government announced June 26. By CIC News
Le Québec réduit à 60 jours la date limite pour les demandes de Certificat de sélection du Québec Une réduction du délai pour les demandes est l'une des trois nouvelles mesures adoptées le 26 juin Les candidats du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec qui reçoivent une invitation à présenter une demande de Certificat de sélection du Québec n’auront plus que 60 jours pour présenter une demande complète, a annoncé le gouvernement provincial le 26 juin. By CIC News
Cut-off score decreases by three points in new Express Entry draw 3,350 Express Entry candidates invited to apply in June 26 draw The Government of Canada invited 3,350 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new draw held June 26. By Stephen Smith
Promoting positive benefits of immigration ‘best weapon’ against fear, Canada’s Immigration Minister says Ahmed Hussen highlights Canada's leadership role in resettling refugees as his proudest achievement in office Canada’s Immigration Minister, Ahmed Hussen, played up the positive impact of immigrants and refugees on the country and its economy in an address this week to international immigration experts gathered in the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. By Stephen Smith
British Columbia’s PNP: Immigration pathways to Canada’s Pacific Coast CIC News looks at the BC PNP, one of Canada's largest provincial nominee programs Canada’s gateway to the Pacific, British Columbia, is the country’s third largest province by size and population. It plays host to the vibrant city of Vancouver, as well as a lush, rugged interior dotted by charming small and medium-sized towns. By Michael Schwartz
Prince Edward Island invites Express Entry candidates in new draw 113 invitations issued in June 20 invitation round The province of Prince Edward Island invited 113 candidates in its Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact immigration categories in a new draw held June 20. By CIC News