Ontario invites 26 entrepreneurs in new immigration draw The invitations were issued to candidates with scores of at least 132 through the Entrepreneur Stream The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has issued 26 entrepreneurs invitations to apply under its Entrepreneur Stream. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadian travel ban exemptions do not override inadmissibility Being exempt from Canadian travel bans is not a step towards overcoming inadmissibility As the coronavirus continues to affect populations around the world, the government of Canada has put in place measures to reduce the spread of the virus within the country. To this end, travel restrictions have been enacted in order to limit the influx of foreign nationals entering Canada. By Stephen Sherman
Manitoba issues 132 invitations in latest Expression of Interest draw Express Entry candidates among those issued Letters of Advice to Apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence Invitations to apply for a provincial nomination have been issued to 132 candidates in Manitoba’s Expression of Interest pool, including seven Express Entry candidates. By Alexandra Miekus
Why Canadian experience is important when selecting immigrants Since the start of the coronavirus crisis, Canada has selected more immigration candidates with Canadian experience for the following reasons. In the weeks since Canada announced travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus crisis, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has actually increased the frequency of Express Entry draws. By Kareem El-Assal
B.C. issues 91 invitations in latest Tech Pilot draw British Columbia has now invited 2,353 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far this year British Columbia has issued 91 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in a draw that took place this week. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada removes barriers for international students working in essential service Canada is making it easier for international students to join the fight against coronavirus International students in Canada will now be allowed to work full time if they are employed in an essential service. By Shelby Thevenot
Coronavirus: While U.S. bans immigrants, Canada welcomes them Trump’s new Executive Order temporarily suspending immigration highlights fundamental differences between Canada and U.S. America’s temporary ban on immigration is set to come into effect now that President Donald Trump has followed through with a promise he first made on Twitter Monday evening. By Kareem El-Assal
Alberta holds two draws in April with CRS requirements in the 300s Alberta has issued 1,207 invitations to Express Entry candidates so far this year Two Alberta draws have taken place so far in April, inviting a total of 320 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Trump to suspend immigration to U.S.; Canada remains open Citing coronavirus concerns, U.S. president states immigration will be temporarily suspended. U.S. approach runs in stark contrast to Canada's efforts to welcome immigrants. President Donald Trump has announced that he will sign an Executive Order to temporarily suspend U.S. immigration as early as Wednesday April 22, citing coronavirus concerns. By Shelby Thevenot
