Canada discussing suspending entry of international students to Ontario International students may be temporarily barred from travelling to Ontario. Following a meeting with the provinces on April 29, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting in motion the steps to suspend international student travel to Ontario. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s new PR streams launch next week Essential workers and international graduates can apply to become permanent residents starting May 6, 2021. Canada’s six new immigration streams for essential workers, international graduates, plus an unlimited number of French speakers are set to launch next week. By Mohanad Moetaz
Express Entry: CRS 400 for CEC candidates CRS requirement drops 17 points compared to previous CEC-only draw. This is the second lowest score ever for a CEC-specific draw. Canada invited another 6,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 29. By Shelby Thevenot
Demandez la résidence permanente en tant que travailleur essentiel francophone au Canada Les travailleurs essentiels francophones au Canada auront accès à une voie vers la résidence permanente, entre mai et novembre 2021. Le gouvernement du Canada a mis en place un nouveau programme d’immigration qui donnera aux résidents temporaires avec un français intermédiaire la chance de devenir résidents permanents. By Alexandra Miekus
Ontario launches EOI system for PNP streams Ontario has opened up an Expression of Interest system for two PNPs under the Employer Job Offer Category. Ontario has opened a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for two of its provincial immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: CRS 717 for PNP candidates, lowest of 2021 The CRS requirement in the new invitation round was 36 points lower than the previous PNP-only draw. Canada invited 381 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 28. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia issues 362 invitations in new PNP draws So far in 2021, B.C. has issued 3,893 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its PNP. British Columbia invited 362 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held April 27. By Alexandra Miekus
Demandez la résidence permanente en tant qu’étudiant étranger francophone diplômé au Canada Vous êtes étudiant étranger diplômé au Canada et vous parlez français? Le Canada souhaite que vous restiez de façon permanente. Les diplômés étrangers résidant actuellement au Canada peuvent prolonger leur séjour dans le pays grâce à un programme d’immigration novateur. By Alexandra Miekus
Alberta PNP draw CRS requirement drops slightly to 301 So far in 2021, Alberta has invited 1,409 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Alberta invited 200 more Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on April 20. By Shelby Thevenot
