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Express Entry Report: A Canada Day Special Review of 2017 So Far

July 1, 2017 by Hugo O'Doherty, Noah Turner and Naomi Endicott

Canada Day, held every July 1, marks the half-way point of the year. It is a time to reflect on the first six months of the year and look forward to what the second half may bring. In the context of Canadian immigration, 2017 has so far been a standout year, particularly with respect to the Express Entry selection system. [Read more…]

CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late June, 2017

June 28, 2017 by Naomi Endicott

Get the latest Canadian immigration news updatesThe following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across these channels to get the latest news as it occurs.
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Provincial Nominee Program Update: More Immigrants Welcomed by Canada’s Western Provinces

June 22, 2017 by Naomi Endicott

A map of western Canada, showing the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and ManitobaManitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia (BC), and Alberta have all seen significant activity in their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in recent weeks, as more than 2,500 individuals have either submitted an application for a provincial nomination certificate, or have been invited to do so. [Read more…]

Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act to Become Law

June 16, 2017 by Naomi Endicott

Bill C-6, an act proposing changes that would make it easier for permanent residents to become Canadian citizens, is a step closer to becoming law. Canadian Senator Mobina Jaffer posted on Twitter on June 15 that the bill may receive royal assent as soon as next Monday.

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Applicants for Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship May Have Second Chance

June 14, 2017 by Naomi Endicott

At the recent Canadian Bar Association (Immigration Section) conference, a representative of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that the department may conduct a further invitation round to invite more individuals to submit an application for the sponsorship of parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP). If IRCC decides to conduct a second draw, it may occur in the coming months. [Read more…]

Information on Future Express Entry Draw(s)

June 14, 2017 by Naomi Endicott

Recent months have seen a consistent trend of Express Entry draws occurring every two weeks on Wednesday morning. Following the previous draw on May 31, 2017, candidates in the Express Entry pool may have expected a further draw on the morning of June 14. As of the time of writing, no such draw has occurred — but candidates may be encouraged by the explanation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as to why the next draw may occur later than candidates may have expected. [Read more…]

Baseline of 300,000 New Immigrants to Canada Established

June 14, 2017 by Naomi Endicott

Levels of immigration to Canada will not dip below 300,000 new arrivals per year, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, has confirmed. The period of July 2015 to July 2016 saw a historic high of 320,932 new arrivals to Canada. The target for 2017 has been set at 300,000, a figure Hussen called “the baseline for admissions going forward.” [Read more…]

CanadaVisa News Briefs for June, 2017

June 14, 2017 by Naomi Endicott

Get the latest Canadian immigration news updatesThe following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across these channels to get the latest news as it occurs.
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