An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for July 2021 The following is a monthly summary of PNP activity across Canada, provided to you by CIC News. In July, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued over 6,000 invitations to apply for provincial nominations. By Alexandra Miekus
12 Alberta jobs that increased in demand due to the pandemic COVID has increased demand in certain Alberta occupations, according to a government study. A Canadian government study highlights some of the occupations that actually increased in demand due to the pandemic in Alberta. By Shelby Thevenot
How to sponsor your spouse from the Philippines An outline of the spousal sponsorship process for spouses and common-law partners of Canadians who live in the Philippines. The first step to sponsoring your spouse for Canadian immigration is to make sure you are eligible. By Shelby Thevenot
FAQ: Travel to Canada as a tourist in 2021 Here are the answers to some of your questions about coming to Canada as the border begins to open. Canada is finally opening up to tourists after keeping the border tightly-zipped for the past 17 months, but things are still not totally back to normal. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba invites 1,140 Express Entry candidates in new PNP draw The new record-breaking draw brought the number of Manitoba invitations issued to 6,139 in 2021. Manitoba’s immigration program reached new heights on July 27. The province invited 1,140 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination — the most ever in a single draw. By Shelby Thevenot
BC PNP invites 59 immigration candidates in Tech draw B.C. has now issued 6667 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of 2021. B.C. invited 59 immigration candidates who work in key technology occupations to apply for a provincial nomination on July 27. By Alexandra Miekus
Entering Canada with a DUI from the USA How a foreign DUI conviction can pose a problem, and what your options are. When attempting to enter Canada with a past driving under the influence (DUI) offence, travellers may have difficulties crossing the border. By Michael Schwartz
IRCC: Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in June ANALYSIS: June 2021 was the first time during the pandemic Canada landed over 25,000 new permanent residents in a month. It will need to welcome an average of 43,000 newcomers per month between July and December to achieve its 401,000 newcomer target for 2021. Canada recorded its strongest month for new permanent resident arrivals during the pandemic in June 2021, according to the office of Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. By Kareem El-Assal
Ontario invites managers, health care workers, and others in new PNP draw Ontario invited 1,031 Express Entry candidates with work experience in certain occupations to apply for a provincial nomination. On July 27, Ontario invited Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of 18 occupations. By Shelby Thevenot
