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New Express Entry draw issues 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence Minimum score stays at 451 in April 17 draw

April 17, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem, Lauralee Beaurieux and Noah Turner

Canada has invited 3,350 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new draw held April 17. [Read more…]

Saskatchewan draws candidates with specific work experience, revises In-Demand Occupations List Three of four occupations targeted were added to the province's In-Demand Occupations List April 4

April 17, 2019 by Stephen Smith and Noah Turner

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program broke new ground April 17 with its first Expression of Interest draw for immigration candidates with work experience in specific in-demand occupations. [Read more…]

Provincial Nominee Programs: New opportunities in 2019 A look at key updates in the first quarter of 2019, and beyond, in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Manitoba

April 10, 2019 by Stephen Smith and Noah Turner

Recent changes to Saskatchewan’s list of in-demand occupations are a good reminder of the fact Canada’s provincial nominee programs are constantly evolving. [Read more…]

3,350 Express Entry candidates invited to apply for permanent residence as cut-off score drops Minimum score falls for third consecutive time in April 3 draw

April 3, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem and Noah Turner

Canada has issued 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 451 in a new draw held April 3. [Read more…]

H-1B frustrations bring renewed U.S. media interest in Canada’s immigration options If you qualify for the H-1B, you may be well-positioned to pursue Canadian permanent residence

April 3, 2019 by Stephen Smith and Noah Turner

With the rejection rate for H-1B visa applications on the rise in the United States, highly skilled foreign workers who depend on them are turning to Canada in search of stability and new opportunities. [Read more…]

Express Entry 2019 Quarterly Report: Over 20,000 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence 2019 off to a bigger start than 2018 following the first quarter

March 29, 2019 by Eman Katem and Noah Turner

The first quarter of 2019 has officially surpassed the first quarter of 2018 with 21,200 invitations to apply for permanent residence issued to candidates in Canada’s Express Entry system. [Read more…]

New immigrants made up 61% of Canada’s population growth in 2018 Canada's population reached 37,314,442 on January 1, 2019

March 26, 2019 by Eman Katem and Noah Turner

A new Statistics Canada report reveals how immigration to Canada continues to be the main driver of population growth, with a total increase of 321,065 new immigrants in 2018. [Read more…]

Canada invites 3,350 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence Cut-off score drops two points in March 20 Express Entry invitation round

March 20, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem, Lauralee Beaurieux and Noah Turner

The Government of Canada issued 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a draw held March 20. [Read more…]

Cut-off score decreases in latest Express Entry draw 3,350 Express Entry candidates invited to apply for permanent residence

March 6, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem and Noah Turner

Canada held a new Express Entry draw on Wednesday, March 6, issuing 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 454. [Read more…]