Biometrics no longer required for some Canadian immigration applicants Canada is waiving biometrics requirements for permanent residence applicants who submitted biometrics in the last 10 years. Canada no longer requires permanent residence applicants to provide their biometric information as long as they have submitted their biometrics in another application within the last ten years. By Mohanad Moetaz
British Columbia issues 407 invitations in new PNP draw British Columbia has invited over 6,000 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far this year. British Columbia invited 407 immigration candidates through a provincial nominee program draw held on September 15, 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: Canada issues another 4,200 ITAs Canada holds second all-program draw in two weeks Canada held its 163rd Express Entry draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 16. By Alexandra Miekus
Latest guidelines for permanent residence applicants In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Canada has implemented policies and regulations related to travel and immigration to Canada for new permanent residents. Immigrating to Canada during a pandemic can be a challenge for new permanent residents and many may be wondering how the government is addressing the situation. By Alexandra Miekus
May was a busy month for PNPs A dozen invitations rounds took place across the country this month and more than two thousand candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. Canada’s provincial nominee programs (PNPs) have been active over the past few weeks, with invitation rounds taking place in most Canadian provinces. By Alexandra Miekus
Minimum CRS score drops to 464 in second Express Entry draw in one day 3,294 Canadian Experience Class candidates invited to apply for permanent residence on April 9 A second Express Entry draw took place on Thursday, April 9, where a total of 3,294 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence were issued to Canadian Experience Class candidates with ranking scores of 464 and above. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada continues to accept permanent and temporary residence applications and adapt processes Canada is providing more time for some applicants to submit immigration documents. Canada is taking steps to continue to attract global talent from around the world during a time of global efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. By David Cohen
International migration to Canada reached record level in third quarter of 2018 Arrival of permanent and temporary residents drove population growth in nine provinces International migration to Canada reached an unprecedented level between July 1 and October 1, 2018, and helped the Canadian population grow at a record three-month pace. By CIC News
Canada stiffens sentences for drunk driving, raising new immigration concerns Impaired driving will be considered 'serious criminality' as of December 18, 2018 New amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada mean foreign nationals and permanent residents who commit the offence of impaired driving as of December 18, 2018, will be deemed inadmissible and could face deportation. By Stephen Smith
