Immigration: Will America’s loss be Canada’s gain? The U.S. will always remain a highly attractive destination to global talent. However, more companies and skilled workers looking for certainty may now end up choosing Canada. The recent suspension of key employment-based visas for the rest of 2020 will likely hurt the U.S. for years to come. By Kareem El-Assal
PEI holds 3 PNP draws in June Prince Edward Island has invited Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact candidates to apply for a provincial nomination Prince Edward Island invited 90 immigration candidates over three draws in June. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry mid-year 2020 report: The Coronavirus Impact Second largest start to the year for number of ITAs issued despite coronavirus. The first half of 2020 has been unlike any other period in the history of Express Entry. Canada saw both the largest and smallest Express Entry draws ever as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry CEC draw invites candidates with scores as low as 431 Canada has now issued over 30,000 ITAs to Express Entry candidates despite mid-March coronavirus border restrictions Today’s Express Entry draw has resulted in invitations for 3,508 immigration candidates and their families to apply for Canadian permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
Business leaders criticize Trump’s immigration order Major corporations are arguing that limiting immigration will hurt U.S. economy. Major U.S. companies are voicing their displeasure with President Donald Trump’s new Executive Order barring immigration for the rest of 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: 392 PNP candidates receive ITAs A total of 46,392 invitations have been issued to Express Entry candidates so far this year. Canada held another round of Express Entry invitations on June 24, inviting candidates who had provincial nominations. By Alexandra Miekus
After U.S. immigration ban, Mendicino says “Come to Canada” In new TV interview, Minister Mendicino says Canada remains open to immigrants despite coronavirus pandemic. “Come to Canada.” By Kareem El-Assal
B.C. issues 87 invitations in new Tech Pilot draw British Columbia has invited close to 4,000 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far this year British Columbia invited 87 immigration candidates with a job offer in the province’s technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on June 23. By Alexandra Miekus
Here are Canadian alternatives to U.S. immigration ban Canada offers many permanent and temporary resident visa options to employers and workers, even during the coronavirus pandemic. Following the signing of a new Executive Order by President Donald Trump yesterday, an estimated 525,000 individuals will not be able to move to the U.S. as permanent or temporary residents for the rest of 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
