CanadaVisa News Briefs | February 22 to March 8, 2018 This is a summary of Canadian immigration news events that happened over the past couple of weeks. By CIC News
Ontario invites Express Entry candidates with CRS scores between 433 to 441 Express Entry-linked PNP stream invites 511 candidates in its largest draw of 2018 A popular Express Entry-linked Provincial Nominee Program stream, Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream, issued 511 new Notifications of Interest, or NOIs, in the latest round of invitations held on February 27. By Eman Katem
New Express Entry draw invites 3,000 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence Minimum CRS of 442 same as previous draw on February 7 Canada has invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw that took place on Wednesday, February 21. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking Score for this draw was 442. By Stephen Smith
Temporary foreign workers gaining permanent residence in Canada on the rise Expanded pathways to Canadian permanent residence helping numbers grow, says new study A growing number of immigrants who come to Canada as temporary foreign workers are staying longer and obtaining permanent residence, a new report by Statistics Canada shows. By Stephen Smith
Canada to commit $440 million for immigration increase over next 3 years Provincial Nominee Programs, Express Entry key drivers of Canada's three-year plan Canada’s Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says the federal government’s multi-year immigration levels plan is on track and $440 million will be committed to ensure its success. By Stephen Smith
Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream issues new invitations to Express Entry candidates Express Entry-linked PNP stream has issued 1,297 invitations in 2018 Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream has invited 488 candidates with a profile in the federal Express Entry pool to apply for a provincial nomination. By Stephen Smith
Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream invites more Express Entry candidates to apply Latest invitation round is the third in three weeks for popular Express Entry-linked stream For the third time since January 22, Ontario’s Express Entry-linked Human Capital Priorities Stream has issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination. By Stephen Smith
Latest Express Entry draw sees ITAs increase and cut-off score drop Cut-off score of 442 continues record low start to 2018 The Government of Canada has invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 442 to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw that took place February 7. By Stephen Smith
Webinar: Express Entry tips with CIC News founder David Cohen Register now for March 8 talk on optimizing your CRS score and the advantages of proactive preparation A March 8 live webinar featuring CIC News founder David Cohen will look at ways to improve your Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. By Stephen Smith