Canada allocates $50 million for temporary foreign workers to complete self-isolation period Funding will help Canadian employers to implement the mandatory 14-day isolation period required of all travellers arriving from abroad Canada is providing funding so that employers who have hired foreign workers can comply with mandatory coronavirus measures for new arrivals. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada still processing visa, eTA, study, and immigration applications IRCC will do its best to process study permit applications in time for the fall 2020 registration cycle Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says it will continue to process visa and electronic travel authorization (eTA) applications for those who are exempt from travel restrictions, with a particular focus on temporary foreign worker applications related to essential medical services and food supply chain services. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada is sending the right immigration signals to the world After coronavirus, Canada will be viewed in a positive light globally for the efforts it is taking to accommodate immigrants. Canada may be the most open country on the planet right now. By Kareem El-Assal
Ontario accepting applications for internationally trained doctors to fight coronavirus International medical graduates may be eligible for a 30-day certificate to practice in Ontario International medical graduates who have already passed their exam to practice medicine in Canada or who graduated from medical school within the past two years now have the opportunity to apply for a temporary license that will allow them to work in Ontario. By Shelby Thevenot
Minimum CRS score drops to 464 in second Express Entry draw in one day 3,294 Canadian Experience Class candidates invited to apply for permanent residence on April 9 A second Express Entry draw took place on Thursday, April 9, where a total of 3,294 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence were issued to Canadian Experience Class candidates with ranking scores of 464 and above. By Alexandra Miekus
Latest Manitoba draw invites 153 candidates to apply for provincial nomination Manitoba has now issued 1,676 provincial nominations this year Manitoba has invited 153 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in a draw held April 9. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada continues to issue Express Entry invitations through regular draws, invites 606 candidates Invited candidates had provincial nominations and needed a CRS score of 698 The Government of Canada has invited 606 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held April 9. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score for this invitation round decreased by 22 points from the previous Provincial Nominee Program draw held March 18. By Alexandra Miekus
Canadian immigration processing fees increase April 30 Canada is adjusting immigration fees for the next two years Canada’s immigration department is increasing processing fees at the end of the month for foreign nationals who wish to become permanent residents. By Shelby Thevenot
International students now eligible for PGWP with online courses Online course work will not spell ineligibility for international student graduates seeking Canadian work experience International students starting their Canadian study program in the coming weeks will not be penalized for online coursework if they eventually apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). By Kareem El-Assal
