British Columbia invites 72 IT workers in new PNP draw The October 6 draw featured invitations through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. British Columbia invited immigration candidates working in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
How to move to Canada from the U.S. A look at the many ways U.S. citizens and residents can move north. Google data shows a spike in searches on “moving to Canada” within the U.S. during the first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: Canada invites 4,200 immigration candidates Canada has now issued over 78,350 ITAs to Express Entry candidates in 2020 Canada held a new Express Entry draw on September 30. By Alexandra Miekus
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
