OECD calls on policy makers to prevent coronavirus from turning into “integration crisis” A summary of findings and recommendations from the OECD on the COVID-19 impact on immigrants and their children.

Around the world, immigrants and their children have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and they are likely to continue to be affected in terms of health and integration outcomes.

By Shelby Thevenot

206 invited in Manitoba PNP draw Manitoba has now issued 4,068 invitations to PNP candidates so far this year.

Manitoba issued 206 invitations in its latest draw for immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited skilled workers and international graduates through three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, Skilled Workers Overseas. Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration The invitations, […]

By Shelby Thevenot

U.S. economy lost $100B due to Trump immigration ban: Report The Brookings Institution estimates the American economy lost $100 billion following Trump's June 2020 Executive Order on immigration.

Restricting immigration has proven costly to the U.S. economy, according to a new report.

By Kareem El-Assal

Nova Scotia PNP invites programmers and media developers Express Entry candidates were invited in Nova Scotia's Labour Market Priorities Stream draw

Nova Scotia invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on October 22.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada aiming for high immigration levels despite coronavirus pandemic, Bloomberg reports Even though travel is limited, Canada is expected to continue rising immigration targets beyond this year.

Canada is expected to continue rising immigration levels beyond 2020, despite travel restrictions and reduced numbers of new permanent residents.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canadian schools reopening to international students Some Designated Learning Institutions are now able to welcome new international students

Canadian schools with coronavirus readiness plans can start accepting new study permit holders, as of October 20.

By Shelby Thevenot

B.C. invites 100 candidates in new PNP draw The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited candidates from 4 skilled worker immigration sub-categories and 2 entrepreneur program categories.

British Columbia invited 100 total immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on October 20.

By Shelby Thevenot

Thousands of would-be Canadian permanent residents stranded abroad Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has contacted 2,700 expired-visa holders who requested to come to Canada. Of those, 120 have been allowed to travel.

When Prashant Gupta got his confirmation of permanent residence, he quit his job and booked his flight to Canada to leave on March 18, 2020. Two days before his scheduled trip, borders closed and Canada went into lockdown.

By Shelby Thevenot

UPDATE: Ontario closed registration window for Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream The OINP expects a significant number of people to access the system.

The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream reached its registration limit.

By Shelby Thevenot