Why Canada did not hold an Express Entry draw this week IRCC has provided an explanation on why this week's Express Entry draw did not happen. This week’s Express Entry draw did not happen due to recent Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score changes made by the federal government. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada clarifies “dual intent” for overseas spousal sponsorship applicants Here is what immigration officers consider when spousal and common-law sponsorship applicants apply for both a temporary visa and permanent residence at the same time. It is possible to apply for spousal sponsorship at the same time you apply for a visitor visa thanks to the concept of dual intent. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extends travel restrictions on same day of historic immigration levels announcement Restrictions on non-essential travel to Canada will continue for another month. Canada is rolling over travel restrictions until November 30. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to target over 400,000 immigrants per year Canada will aim to welcome 401,000 immigrants in 2021, another 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023. Today, Canada announced its 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada will target the highest level of immigration in its history. By Kareem El-Assal
Québec maintient ses cibles en matière d’immigration pour 2021 Les cibles du Québec en matière d'immigration pour 2021 sont comparables à celles qui avaient été fixés l'année dernière. Le Québec pourrait accueillir entre 44 500 et 47 500 immigrants en 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec extends immigration targets into 2021 Quebec's immigration targets for 2021 are comparable to those set last year. Quebec could welcome between 44,500 and 47,500 immigrants in 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Entrée express: les personnes candidates francophones pourront recevoir plus de points Les personnes qui soumettent une candidature dans le système Entrée express peuvent obtenir plus de point si elles ont une bonne maîtrise du français ou sont bilingues. Les francophones et les personnes qui parlent français ont désormais droit à plus de points dans le cadre de leur demande d’immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Québec introduit de nouveaux projets pilotes et des modifications aux programmes d’immigration Le gouvernement du Québec lancera bientôt trois nouveaux programmes pilotes d'immigration permanente pour remédier aux pénuries de main-d'œuvre. Le gouvernement du Québec a publié des détails de trois programmes pilotes d’immigration permanente qui devraient entrer en vigueur au début de 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec government releases details of new pilot programs; immigration programs changes Quebec government releases details on upcoming three new permanent immigration pilot programs aimed at addressing labour shortages The Government of Quebec has released details of three pilot permanent immigration programs that will be implemented in early 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
