CanadaVisa News Briefs | April 26 to May 2, 2018

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Published: May 2, 2018

This is a summary of Canadian immigration news stories that took place over the past week.

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

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• IRCC warns of scam targeting immigrants and refugees

April 30, 2018

Canada's Immigration Ministry is warning of a scam that is targeting members of the immigrant and refugee communities primarily in the Greater Toronto and Vancouver areas.  >> Read more

• British Columbia issues 29 invitations through Tech Pilot 

April 26, 2018

The province of British Columbia issued 29 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through its Tech Pilot in a draw that was held April 25. >> Read more

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