Alberta PNP draw invites Express Entry candidates with CRS of at least 352 Express Entry candidates are now one step closer to permanent residence in Alberta. Alberta has released the details of its February 16 draw. By Shelby Thevenot
Where Canada’s immigrants settled in 2020 The drop in immigration was felt across the country in 2020. Looking ahead, Canada is already ahead of schedule to welcome 401,000 immigrants this year. While the drop in immigration to Canada was felt across the country in 2020, early signs suggest that most provinces will see their intakes recover by the end of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
Alberta invites Express Entry candidates with CRS of at least 301 The CRS requirement of Alberta's newest PNP draw has dropped almost 60 points since the previous invitation round. Alberta invited Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on February 10. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s immigration system: Balancing challenges and continuity ANALYSIS: Historically, Canada has faced and successfully navigated through a series of significant challenges. “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.” This 1849 phrase, originating in French, one of Canada’s two official languages, expresses the sentiment that, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Many have observed that the Coronavirus pandemic has thrust the world, and with it, Canada, into an unprecedented difficult situation, making […] By Michael Schwartz
Alberta holds first draw since June 2020 Details of the January 8 Alberta Express Entry stream draw have been released. Alberta invited eligible candidates with Express Entry profiles to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in the province’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on January 8. By Mohanad Moetaz
Most travellers test negative for coronavirus at Calgary airport After the first six weeks of the pilot, the number of positive COVID-19 tests was relatively low. Alberta is testing arrivals at two ports of entry that allows travellers to cut down on the number of days they must spend in quarantine. By Mohanad Moetaz
Alberta reducing quarantine times with coronavirus testing pilot International travellers arriving at Calgary International Airport, and the Coutts land crossing may be able to shorten their quarantine period. Alberta is the first province to reduce quarantine time for incoming travellers by offering coronavirus tests at certain airports and land border crossings. By Shelby Thevenot
Changes to Alberta PNP applications include new online portal and fees Alberta PNP applicants can now use an online portal to apply for immigration Alberta-bound immigrants can now apply online for most immigration programs, but the province has also introduced new fees. By Shelby Thevenot
What Canadian immigrants can expect in June 2020 Express Entry draws, PNP activity, language testing centre openings and more There will be some big announcements to watch out for this month, such as whether or not Canada will reopen its doors to foreign travellers at the end of June. By Shelby Thevenot
