New Brunswick temporarily accepting PNP applications from labourers As part of a coronavirus measure, New Brunswick is making it easier to apply to the NB Skilled Worker stream. Eligible labourers in New Brunswick who want to become Canadian permanent residents can now apply for a provincial nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
BC PNP: 216 immigration candidates receive invitations BC issued invitations to 8 Entrepreneur candidates and another 208 Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates on February 2. British Columbia held a draw through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on February 2, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
CRS drops to 360 in new Alberta PNP draw Alberta's second draw of January doubles the invitations and lowers the CRS requirement. After months of inaction, Alberta has now released details of a second draw held in January. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario invites Express Entry candidates in new PNP draw Ontario has invited Express Entry candidates who may be eligible for a nomination from the Human Capital Priorities Stream. Ontario invited immigration candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for a provincial nomination, on February 2. By Shelby Thevenot
Up to 52,000 people eligible for new 18-month Canadian work permit Certain PGWP holders in Canada can apply for the new open work permit until July 27, 2021. The Canadian government has a new policy in place to help former international students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while living in Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Manitoba PNP invites 218 immigration candidates Manitoba has now issued 490 invitations to PNP candidates so far this month. Manitoba invited 218 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 28. By Alexandra Miekus
B.C. invited 81 tech workers in new PNP draw British Columbia invited immigration candidates under its Tech Pilot in latest provincial draw. B.C. invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on January 26, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers ANALYSIS: Beyond its importance to international students, Canadian employers also benefit significantly from PGWPs. In addition to its world-class education system and high standard of living, Canada offers another important advantage to international students: access to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation. By Stephen Sherman
Canada’s immigration minister provides COVID-19 update Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino provided new insights in a recent TV interview. Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino recently shared fresh insights on the state of the country’s immigration system on the Canadian television show, The Agenda. By Kareem El-Assal
