Quebec updates list of targeted occupations for facilitated LMIA process In Quebec, employers may be exempt from the requirement to include proof of recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers in a number of occupations. Quebec has released the new list of occupations eligible under the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. By Alexandra Miekus
BC PNP invites 87 immigration candidates in new Tech Pilot draw The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited candidates in the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. British Columbia invited 87 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on February 23. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s COVID-19 test requirements on incoming travellers All travellers are required to take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their entry into Canada. Canada has required all incoming international travellers over age five to take a COVID-19 test since February 22. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada invited every single CEC candidate in Saturday Express Entry draw Canada's immigration department reveals more details about the Express Entry draw where 27,332 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. Canada’s immigration department confirmed to CIC News that every single person in the Express Entry pool who was eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) was invited to apply for permanent residence on February 13. By Shelby Thevenot
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Atlantic Immigration Pilot improving immigrant retention rates in the region Canada's immigration department found positive short-term outcomes of immigrants who moved to Atlantic Canada under the AIP. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) appears to be on the right track to help east coast provinces retain immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
COVID-19 causing more long-term unemployment than 2008 recession Unemployment comes as a result of businesses adjusting to pandemic-related restrictions. The number of residents in Canada who are facing long-term unemployment saw a steep rise towards the end of 2020. By Mohanad Moetaz
Making changes to your Express Entry profile after you receive an ITA If you notice something is amiss with your Express Entry profile after you get your ITA, you have options to avoid losing your chance at permanent residency. If you were issued an invitation through the Express Entry system, and you find some missing or out-of-date information on your profile, you might have to make a difficult decision in order to stay in good standing with the Canadian government. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada releases list of government-authorized hotels for quarantine Reports say the estimated $2,000 cost to travellers was an overshot, and costs to quarantine for up to three days is actually much lower. The Canadian government has released a list of some of the hotels that are approved to host international air travellers for the mandatory quarantine requirement. By Shelby Thevenot
