Alexandra Miekus

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Latest guidelines for permanent residence applicants

Immigrating to Canada during a pandemic can be a challenge for new permanent residents and many may be wondering how the government is addressing the situation.

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Canada to soon hold online citizenship ceremonies

Newcomers to Canada who were about to officially become Canadian citizens and whose ceremonies have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic may soon be able to take the oath of citizenship virtually.

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May was a busy month for PNPs

Canada’s provincial nominee programs (PNPs) have been active over the past few weeks, with invitation rounds taking place in most Canadian provinces.

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Quebec international students can submit documents online

Candidates who are in the process of applying for Quebec’s international student program will be able to submit supporting documents online.

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Quebec announces major immigration program reforms; 2 new pilots

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Following public consultations, the Quebec government announced today long-awaited reforms to its Quebec Experience Program. It will also launch two new pilot programs.

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Québec annonce des réformes majeures de son programme d’immigration ; 2 nouveaux projets pilotes

À la suite de consultations publiques, le gouvernement du Québec a annoncé aujourd’hui les réformes tant attendues de son Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). Il lancera également deux nouveaux programmes pilotes.

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Express Entry: Only 440 CRS needed; 3,515 ITAs issued

Today’s Express Entry round issued 3,515 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 440 or higher.

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Express Entry: 385 PNP candidates receive ITAs

Canada has just held a new Express Entry draw, inviting candidates who had previously received a provincial nomination.

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Quebec: International students may begin studies from abroad

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEES) said international students who are forced to stay in their country of origin because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions will be allowed to begin their studies online in the province this fall, Radio-Canada reports.

By Alexandra Miekus