Saskatchewan holds largest PNP draw of the year Two main categories under the SINP provide pathways for Canadian permanent residency. Saskatchewan has invited 633 immigration candidates in the latest invitation round held on November 18. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada has a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications The backlog has grown by almost 350,000 more applications since July. IRCC’s backlog stands at almost 1.8 million immigration applications. By Kareem El-Assal
How Canada can improve immigrant outcomes and fill labour gaps in essential services: study A recent Conference Board of Canada study offers suggestions to improve the nature of essential work in Canada. Canada’s immigration system is designed to fill labour shortages, and yet the current system is not keeping up with the demand for essential workers. By Shelby Thevenot
How to immigrate to Canada from India Economic-class, family-class immigration, study and work permit options for Indians who want to move to Canada. Most new Canadian immigrants come from India. Every year, tens of thousands of Indians move to Canada, making it home to the eighth-largest Indian diaspora in the world. If you want to be one of them, you have a number of pathways to choose from. By Shelby Thevenot
How to get Express Entry points with a Canadian job offer Not all job offers are equal in the eyes of the Express Entry system. Here's what you need to know when calculating your CRS score. You can get extra points in the Express Entry system for having a job offer that meets certain conditions. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Second-lowest CRS for a PNP draw during the pandemic Canada has now held five Express Entry draws in a row targeting candidates from the PNP class. On November 10, Canada invited 775 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia invites 340 in latest PNP draws By having weekly draws, B.C. has issued more than 10,000 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of the year. British Columbia invited 340 immigration candidates through two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on November 9. By Alexandra Miekus
Options to stay in Canada after your PGWP expires Permanent residency and work permit options for staying in Canada. If you want to stay in Canada beyond your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), there are a number of routes you can take depending on your goals and personal circumstances. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: No news from IRCC on when it will invite FSWP candidates Canada is yet to issue Express Entry invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. With just two months remaining in the year, it remains uncertain if IRCC will resume invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
