Agri-Food Immigration Pilot launch postponed until May Coronavirus crisis has delayed the start date of the long-anticipated Agri-Food Immigration PilotThe launch of a new Canadian immigration pilot for foreign workers in the agri-food industry has been rescheduled as the government continues its response to coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
Most Ontario provincial nominations went to Express Entry candidates in 2019 The 2019 OINP Results reveal high percentages of provincial nominations went to Express Entry candidates, and tech workersOver half of all principal applicants who received a provincial nomination from Ontario last year were invited through one of three Express-Entry linked streams. By Shelby Thevenot
B.C. issues 311 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in latest draw So far this year B.C. has invited 1,826 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nominationBritish Columbia held a provincial nominee program draw on March 30, inviting 311 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan invites 205 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination Invited candidates had work experience in 71 in-demand occupationsSaskatchewan held a new draw inviting a total of 205 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba issues 226 new invitations to immigration candidates in latest draw Among those invited to apply were skilled workers, international student graduates and Express Entry candidatesThe Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 226 new invitations to apply for a nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held March 26. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada delays 2020 parents and grandparents immigration program Applications are being delayed as a result of government efforts against coronavirusCanada is delaying the opening of its 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program due to its ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
Foreign nationals allowed to come to Canada for work despite coronavirus measures Canada has pulled back on some coronavirus measures to allow entry to work permit holdersWork permit holders are now allowed to enter Canada even if they were approved after the government issued a travel ban to stop the spread of coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
Exempt permit holders and permanent residents can now travel to Canada Canada provides details of the process by which foreign nationals will be able to return to Canada despite border closuresCanada has addressed some of the uncertainties lingering from the first travel ban order. The government has released more specific terms and conditions for foreigners who had made commitments to work, study or settle in Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada processing Temporary Foreign Worker applications amid coronavirus measures Officials are working with Canadian employers to allow temporary foreign workers into Canada, priority going to occupations that ensure food securityCanada is continuing to process applications for all Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams and working to help Canadian employers along the way. By Shelby Thevenot
