Quebec announces sponsorship, settlement, application fee increases for 2020 Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec will be increasing its financial support requirements and application fees for 2020 to reflect changes in the province’s average Consumer Price Index. By Shelby Thevenot
New Express Entry draw issues 3,200 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence A new draw from the federal Express Entry pool on December 11 produced 3,200 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba invites another 221 foreign workers and international student graduates to apply for provincial nomination Manitoba has invited 221 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
International Experience Canada pools to open for 2020 season The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is set to open to young adults who wish to live and work in Canada on a temporary basis. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta invites 132 Express Entry candidates in latest draw Alberta issued 132 invitations to candidates in the federal Express Entry pool in a draw held December 5. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigrant comedians crack up Canadians — and stereotypes The immigration experience may not seem like comedy gold — unless, perhaps, you’re an immigrant and you happen to be a comedian. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan creates new immigration category for graduate entrepreneurs A new immigration pathway is now open for international graduates of eligible post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan who want to start a business in the province. By Shelby Thevenot
Foreign nationals now need biometrics to apply for permanent residence from within Canada Service centres across Canada are now open to take biometrics for foreign nationals applying to stay in the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan’s latest Expression of Interest draw issues 460 invitations Saskatchewan held an Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand draw on November 28, inviting 460 skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot