Canada immigration

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser discusses Express Entry reforms Part 2 of CIC News's exclusive interview with Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on the changes to the Express Entry system currently being discussed in the Senate.

The Canadian government is on track to pass a bill that would allow the immigration minister to invite Express Entry candidates based on an economic goal.

By Shelby Thevenot

Express Entry: Canada invites 636 PNP candidates as minister offers date for next all-program draw Immigration Minister told CIC News in an exclusive interview that IRCC is aiming to resume all-program Express Entry draws on July 6.

Canada invited 636 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on June 22.

By Shelby Thevenot

How immigrants can learn more about Indigenous people in Canada Resources to start learning about Indigenous people in Canada on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an occasion to celebrate Indigenous people and cultures in Canada. Although immigrants oftentimes come to Canada not knowing much about Indigenous people, a recent Environics Institute survey suggests that immigrants generally want to support them, and one of the ways to do so is through learning.

By Shelby Thevenot

PEI releases details of June immigration draw The province has issued invitations to more than 130 eligible candidates.

Prince Edward Island has issued 136 invitations under the PEI Provincial Nomination Program (PEI PNP). The draw was held on June 16.

By Edana Robitaille

British Columbia invites over 157 candidates to apply for provincial nomination This week’s minimum score range is between 60 and 123, depending on the provincial immigration stream.

More than 157 candidates in British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have received invitations to apply in BC’s weekly invitation draw. The draw took place on June 14, 2022. BC is the only province in Canada that issues invitations on a weekly basis.

By Edana Robitaille

How does the Provincial Nominee Program work? The PNP is designed to spread the benefits of immigration throughout Canada.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) started in 1998 as a way for the federal and provincial governments to spread the benefits of immigration throughout Canada. Provinces can hand-pick candidates whom they feel will support their economic growth and recommend that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offer them permanent resident status.

By Edana Robitaille

New Canadian immigration program in the works Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents, and changes to Express Entry are on the way.

Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to Immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Trades Program The Federal Skilled Trades Program was introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in Canada.

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an economic immigration pathway under the Express Entry system.

By Edana Robitaille

Results from the latest PNP draw in British Columbia Provincial Nominations can give Express Entry candidates a higher CRS score and offer alternative pathways to Canadian permanent residence.

British Columbia has released the results of the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation draws that took place this past week. PNP invitation draws in British Columbia typically occur on a weekly basis, making it one of the most frequent PNP draws in Canada.

By Edana Robitaille