Reciprocal rights and responsibilities of prospective immigrants to Canada It is the responsibility of each prospective immigrant to provide truthful and correct information when applying for immigration. Much as Canadian immigration officers are required to determine cases in an objective and consistent manner, prospective immigrants are required to answer candidly and accurately. By Michael Schwartz
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New British Columbia Tech Pilot draw issues 80 invitations British Columbia invited skilled workers and international graduates in a new BC PNP Tech Pilot draw. British Columbia has issued 80 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in the second draw of the year. By Alexandra Miekus
PGP 2020: Canada completes the process of sending out invitations IRCC has now issued invitations to all those who were selected by lottery for the 2020 Parent and Grandparent program. All invitations to apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program have now been sent out by the Government of Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
2020 was a big year for Canada’s PNPs The PNP continues to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. Canada’s provinces continued to be actively involved in strengthening Canada’s immigration system in 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: CRS drops in latest draw Canada caps off the year with 107,350 invitations issued to Express Entry candidates. The minimum Express Entry cutoff score dipped slightly from the previous two rounds on December 23. 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
Quebec invited 233 skilled worker candidates in latest Arrima draw Creating an Expression of Interest profile in Arrima is the first step to immigrating to Quebec as a skilled worker. Quebec issued invitations to apply for selection under the Regular Skilled Worker Program to 233 immigration candidates on December 16. By Alexandra Miekus
Nova Scotia invites Express Entry candidates in new draw Invitations were issued December 1 through the Labour Market Priorities Stream Nova Scotia issued new invitations to apply for a nomination for Canadian permanent residence through its Express Entry-linked Labour Market Priorities immigration stream on December 1. By Alexandra Miekus