Canada to welcome over one million new immigrants between 2020-2022 Marco Mendicino laid out his vision for Canada’s immigration system today in Toronto. By Kareem El-Assal
Manitoba issues 217 invitations to candidates with Expression of Interest profiles In the latest Manitoba Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, a total of 217 invitations for a provincial nomination went to immigration candidates wishing to settle in Canada’s central province. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan invites 576 Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) sent out a total of 576 invitations to apply (ITA) to candidates in the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories on February 27, 2020. By CIC News
B.C. removes guaranteed invitation scores and holds three Tech Pilot draws February was a busy month for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot with three consecutive draws. The province also announced it would stop posting the scores that guarantee an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to candidates applying through any of the BC PNP categories. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec government expands list of occupations for facilitated LMIA process The government of Quebec published this year’s list of occupations for the simplified processing of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications on February 24, 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Le gouvernement du Québec élargit la liste des professions admissibles au traitement simplifié Le 24 février 2020, le gouvernement du Québec a publié une nouvelle liste des professions admissibles au traitement simplifié. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada makes it possible for employers to apply for Labour Market Impact Assessment online Employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers are now able to manage their Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application through an online portal. By Shelby Thevenot
Post-Graduation Work Permit applicants now allowed to work after travelling outside Canada International student graduates will no longer need to remain in Canada while their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is in process. By Shelby Thevenot
PEI holds February 2020 Expression of Interest draw Candidates in all three economic class immigration categories of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) are now one step closer to Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
