International students unable to meet Canadian work experience requirement get another chance Canada introduces a new policy that will give international students affected by COVID-19 another chance to gain the work experience they need to be eligible for permanent residence. A new policy was introduced today, January 8, 2021, by the Government of Canada that will allow former international students with an expired or expiring Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) to apply for a new open work permit. By Alexandra Miekus
B.C. invited 230 immigration candidates in new PNP draw Immigration candidates who are approved at the provincial level will be able to apply for permanent residence in Canada. B.C. invited 230 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on December 22. By Alexandra Miekus
British Columbia issues 256 invitations in latest PNP draw British Columbia has now invited close to 9,000 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination this year. British Columbia invited 256 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held December 8. By Alexandra Miekus
B.C. PNP invites tech workers and entrepreneurs in new draw British Columbia invited immigration candidates under its Tech Pilot and entrepreneur streams in this month's first provincial draw. B.C. invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on December 1, 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec updates salary requirements for hiring temporary foreign workers Beginning December 1, MIFI will use a new salary guide to verify the wages offered to temporary foreign workers. Quebec employers seeking to hire temporary foreign workers will have to refer to a new salary guide, the province’s Ministère de l’Immigration de la Francisation et de l’Intégration has announced. By Alexandra Miekus
What to expect in Canadian immigration this December ANALYSIS: Here are five major Canadian immigration stories to look out for to conclude 2020. Canada’s immigration system is set for a busy end to what has been an eventful 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
Latest BC PNP Tech Pilot draw issues 76 invitations British Columbia held its first Tech Pilot draw this month on November 3. A total of 76 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence went out to Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration candidates. By Alexandra Miekus
5 good reasons to move to Canada from the U.S. U.S. residents and citizens have over 100 permanent residence pathways to choose from when immigrating to Canada. Over 10,000 U.S. citizens and residents pivot north every year to settle in Canada through Express Entry. In fact, the U.S. is the second most popular source country among Express Entry immigrants. By Mohanad Moetaz
Manitoba invites 189 candidates to apply for nomination The province has now issued 3,671 Letters of Advice to Apply this year Manitoba’s latest provincial draw issued 189 invitations for immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Mohanad Moetaz
