New PR streams now live Here is the link for the online portal to apply to the new pathways. The six new immigration pathways for temporary residents in Canada opened today, May 6, at about 12:00 p.m. EST. By Shelby Thevenot
How to apply for permanent residence if you live in Quebec After a year marked by challenges brought on by the pandemic, Quebec and Canada are now focused on economic recovery—and much of that recovery hinges on immigration. The month of April saw an important number of new immigration-related announcements from both the federal and Quebec governments. By Alexandra Miekus
Sponsor Content Tips to get settled in Canada Are you planning to settle in Canada? Here are some tips and things to consider. Whether you’re just looking into which countries you might want to immigrate to or have your heart set on moving to Canada, you have questions about what’s involved in the process of getting settled. By Scotiabank
Make Canadian experience count: Pathways to PR for workers and graduates in Canada Exploring different pathways to permanent residence for immigration candidates in Canada. Canadian experience has always been valuable toward an application for permanent residence. Recently, it has become even more important. By Michael Schwartz
Canada’s new PR streams launch next week Essential workers and international graduates can apply to become permanent residents starting May 6, 2021. Canada’s six new immigration streams for essential workers, international graduates, plus an unlimited number of French speakers are set to launch next week. By Mohanad Moetaz
Express Entry: CRS 400 for CEC candidates CRS requirement drops 17 points compared to previous CEC-only draw. This is the second lowest score ever for a CEC-specific draw. Canada invited another 6,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 29. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: CRS 717 for PNP candidates, lowest of 2021 The CRS requirement in the new invitation round was 36 points lower than the previous PNP-only draw. Canada invited 381 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 28. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia issues 362 invitations in new PNP draws So far in 2021, B.C. has issued 3,893 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its PNP. British Columbia invited 362 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held April 27. By Alexandra Miekus
Why Canada is focusing on immigration candidates living in the country ANALYSIS: Canada depends on immigrants to support economic recovery, and the pandemic presents challenges. With international travel low and immigration targets high, Canada has been opening pathways for domestic immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Mohanad Moetaz
