CanadaVisa News Briefs | February 22 to March 8, 2018

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Published: March 8, 2018

This is a summary of Canadian immigration news events that happened over the past couple of weeks.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs keep you up to date on the latest Canadian immigration news as it unfolds.

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• British Columbia invites 339 skilled workers and graduates in the latest draws

 March 8, 2018

The Canadian province of British Columbia issued a total of 339 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in draws that took place February 28 and March 7.  >> Read more

• Alberta introduces new appeal process for immigration application decisions

 March 2, 2018

The province of Alberta has introduced a new appeal process for immigration candidates whose applications have been refused.  >> Read more

• Quebec updates occupations covered by facilitated LMIA process

February 28, 2018

Quebec’s Immigration Ministry has released its updated list of occupations that are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment advertising requirement. >>Read more

• IRCC updates police certificates requirement for Express Entry

 February 27, 2018

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated its instructions on police certificates for those applying for permanent residence through the federal Express Entry system.  >>Read more

• Manitoba issues 473 invitations to apply for provincial nomination

February 27, 2018

The province of Manitoba has issued new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to 473 candidates in its Skilled Workers in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams.  >>Read more

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