Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia invite immigration candidates through provincial programs Quebec has invited its largest number of candidates yet for 2022 Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. By Edana Robitaille
Can you apply for 2 Canadian immigration programs at once? IRCC says immigration law does not prohibit multiple applications, but there will be no refund of processing fees paid. With more than 100 economic class immigration programs to choose from, it is possible to be eligible for more than one Canadian immigration program. So, it begs the question, can you apply for more than one at the same time? By Shelby Thevenot
Sean Fraser tables strategy for temporary residents who want to become Canadian permanent residents Canada's immigration minister has put forth a plan to allow more temporary residents to become permanent residents. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has tabled a plan to expand pathways to permanent residence for international students and temporary foreign workers. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba invite candidates in PNP draws The four provinces have invited candidates through a variety of programs. British Columbia, PEI, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba have released results for their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. By Edana Robitaille
Minimum CRS score changes to 510 on IRCC website Although IRCC originally posted the minimum CRS score for the September 14 draw at 511, it was changed to 510 shortly after. On September 14, Canada invited Express Entry candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510, not 511 as it was originally posted. By Shelby Thevenot
Understanding Express Entry as a path toward Canadian immigration Breaking down Express Entry, including what it is, who it is for, and the steps you need to take throughout the process. Express Entry is Canada’s main method for bringing international skilled workers to this country through permanent residence. By Vimal Sivakumar
Shadow minister expects Sean Fraser to present plan for temporary residents when Canadian Parliament resumes Immigration Minister Sean Fraser was given a 120-day deadline to introduce a plan to expand permanent residence pathways for international students and temporary foreign workers. A parliamentary motion called for Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to publish a plan to expand pathways to permanent residence for temporary residents. On May 11, Fraser was given 120 days to respond, a deadline which falls outside of the House of Commons’ sitting calendar. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba, and BC hold PNP immigration draws this week Ontario invited over 1,500 skilled trades candidates and Saskatchewan issued over 1,700 invitations in two draws Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia have released results for their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. By Edana Robitaille
Looking Ahead to Canada’s Demographics in 2041 Understand Canada’s current demographic trajectory in Statistics Canada’s report and how the country figures to look ethnoculturally in 2041. The world can change a lot in 20 years, and that reality is no different when we look at Canada in particular. On September 8, Statistics Canada released its projection for Canada’s demographic makeup in the year 2041. By Vimal Sivakumar
