452 invited in new Saskatchewan PNP draw The new Saskatchewan draw targeted candidates with work experience in one of 65 occupations. Saskatchewan invited 452 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 5. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 3,000 CEC candidates Canada invited CEC candidates with scores as low as 404. Canada invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on August 5. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: 512 PNP candidates invited to apply for permanent residence Number of ITAs goes up in new Express Entry draw targeting PNP candidates. Canada’s newest Express Entry draw, on August 4, targeted candidates who had previously received provincial nominations. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia invited 374 PNP candidates in new draws B.C. has now issued 7041 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of the year. British Columbia invited 374 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on August 3, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for July 2021 The following is a monthly summary of PNP activity across Canada, provided to you by CIC News. In July, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued over 6,000 invitations to apply for provincial nominations. By Alexandra Miekus
12 Alberta jobs that increased in demand due to the pandemic COVID has increased demand in certain Alberta occupations, according to a government study. A Canadian government study highlights some of the occupations that actually increased in demand due to the pandemic in Alberta. By Shelby Thevenot
BC PNP invites 59 immigration candidates in Tech draw B.C. has now issued 6667 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of 2021. B.C. invited 59 immigration candidates who work in key technology occupations to apply for a provincial nomination on July 27. By Alexandra Miekus
IRCC: Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in June ANALYSIS: June 2021 was the first time during the pandemic Canada landed over 25,000 new permanent residents in a month. It will need to welcome an average of 43,000 newcomers per month between July and December to achieve its 401,000 newcomer target for 2021. Canada recorded its strongest month for new permanent resident arrivals during the pandemic in June 2021, according to the office of Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. By Kareem El-Assal
India flights to Canada: When will they be allowed? ANALYSIS: The decision to resume flights from India into Canada will likely come down to a combination of health, economic, and political factors. Earlier this week Canada extended its ban on flights from India until at least August 21. By Kareem El-Assal
