Manitoba holds new PNP draw, invites 299 candidates The easternmost Prairie Province has invited a total of 1,292 candidates so far in 2021. Manitoba invited 299 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 11. By Shelby Thevenot
Business council calls on Canada to budget for skilled immigrants Canadian business leaders sent a list of recommendations to the federal government how to support economic recovery in Canada. On March 1, business leaders sent a list of pre-budget recommendations to the Canadian government, calling for a focus on long-term growth and job creation. By Shelby Thevenot
Why hire a Canadian immigration lawyer? ANALYSIS: Becoming Canadian does not have to be a difficult process when an immigration lawyer is advocating for you. Hiring an immigration lawyer is not a requirement in the immigration process, however, there are major benefits to working with one. In fact, choosing to hire an experienced and trustworthy Canadian immigration lawyer can make the difference between a rejected and accepted application. By Michael Schwartz
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
