Express Entry

B.C. invites 133 immigration candidates in new PNP draw B.C. issues more invitations on May 26 than its previous Tech Draw.

British Columbia invited 133 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its latest Tech Pilot draw on May 26.

By Kareem El-Assal

Want to work in Canada and immigrate? Starting your Canadian studies online in fall 2020 can make you eligible to work in Canada. It can also improve your chances of obtaining permanent residence under Express Entry, the PNP, or other immigration programs.

In recent years, obtaining a Canadian permanent residence (PR) visa has become more competitive.

By Kareem El-Assal

Express Entry: CRS drops again in 2nd draw in 24 hours The May 15 Express Entry draw has the lowest CRS requirement for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates since January 2019.

Canada’s Express Entry draws are seeing a downward trend in score requirements for Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-specific draws, as the May 15 draw had the lowest points cut off for this cohort since January 2019.

By Alexandra Miekus

New Express Entry draw: 529 PNP candidates invited Express Entry candidates who received a provincial nomination were invited in the new Express Entry round of invitations

Canada invited 529 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on May 13, 2020. Canada has now invited 34,829 immigration candidates so far this year.

By Shelby Thevenot

B.C. PNP invites 92 tech workers; announces coronavirus policies Canada’s westernmost province invited 92 immigration candidates under its Tech Pilot stream on May 12, 2020. It has also unveiled new details on how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting its PNP operations.

The British Columbia provincial government is adjusting its program operations to assist PNP candidates and employers who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada immigration visas fell by 26% in March 2020 New IRCC data provides an early look at how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting Canada’s immigration system.

Permanent resident (PR) visas issued by the Canadian government fell by 26 per cent in March 2020 compared with the previous month.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada increases immigration; Australia’s visa intake declines Canada and Australia have pursued completely different immigration plans in recent years—a trend which has continued during the coronavirus crisis.

Immigration is critical to the economic health of both Canada and Australia. In recent decades, the two countries have become increasingly reliant on new permanent residents and temporary visa holders such as international students and foreign workers to support their population, labour force, and economic growth.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada’s immigration minister shares coronavirus updates Marco Mendicino participated in a Q&A session this morning discussing how the coronavirus pandemic will affect Canada's immigration system in the coming months and years.

Marco Mendicino shared several updates this morning on how the coronavirus will impact Canada’s immigration system in the near future.

By Kareem El-Assal

CRS score drops again in latest Express Entry draw Today's program-specific draw is the eighth since the start of the coronavirus crisis

The Government of Canada has issued 3,311 Invitations to Apply to Express Entry candidates through a program-specific draw held May 1.

By Alexandra Miekus