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BC PNP: Over 160 workers, graduates, entrepreneurs invited British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, held a new Provincial Nominee Program draw on May 10.

British Columbia invited immigration candidates in four targeted draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on May 10.

By Alexandra Miekus

Express Entry proof of funds increases for 2022 Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates have until June 8 to update their proof of funds.

Canada has updated the proof of settlement funds requirement for Express Entry candidates.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada providing charter flights to facilitate the arrival of Ukrainian refugees Three charter flights are being provided for Ukrainians to travel from Poland to three different Canadian provinces.

Over the next few weeks, Ukrainians who have been approved under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) and their family members will have access to chartered flights to Canada.

By Alexandra Miekus

Visiting Canada for a concert or music festival this summer? How to overcome your criminal record There are many concerts and music festivals happening in Canada this summer. You may be able to attend them even if you have a criminal record, but you should plan in advance.

Canada has re-opened its borders and economy following restrictions that were put in place at the start of the pandemic.

By Daniel Levy

Minister Fraser says processing standards could return to normal by end of calendar year The Canadian Parliament's Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration questioned the immigration minister on the 2.1 million people in IRCC's backlog.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser appeared today before the Canadian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to participate in the committee’s new study on IRCC’s application backlogs and processing times.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to immigrate to Canada as a nurse in 2022 There are a number of pathways for nurses to immigrate to Canada.

The pandemic has exacerbated the need for nurses in Canada. One of the ways to fill job vacancies in the industry is to offer pathways to permanent residency for foreign nurses.

By Shelby Thevenot

Express Entry: Canada invites 545 PNP candidates Canada is holding bi-monthly PNP draws and will resume FSWP and CEC invitations rounds early July.

Canada invited 545 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on May 11.

By Alexandra Miekus

How to visit Canada this summer even if you have a criminal record Canada's border has reopened to tourists. If you are concerned about a past criminal history, you may have options to overcome criminal inadmissibility.

If you believe you are criminally inadmissible to Canada, don’t lose hope. You may still be able to take your vacation to Canada this summer.

By Daniel Levy

IRCC’s application backlog grows beyond 2.1 million people Immigration Canada's backlog of PR, TR, and citizenship applications grew by nearly 99,000 people in 18 days.

Canada’s immigration backlog has grown beyond 2.1 million across all lines of business as of April 29, according to the latest Canadian government data obtained via email by CIC News.

By Kareem El-Assal