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
Saskatchwan PNP draw: 269 invited Saskatchewan invited immigration candidates through its Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand streams. Saskatchewan invited 269 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on April 22. If invited candidates receive the nomination, they will be one step closer to Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Coronavirus measures affecting PNP applicants in 2021 An overview of special coronavirus measures among Provincial Nominee Programs that affect prospective immigrants. Canadian provinces and territories have made adjustments to their immigration programs so that new immigrants can still become permanent residents during the pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
Should I enter the Express Entry pool if I have a low CRS? You can still immigrate to Canada even if you have a low CRS. Are you among those with a low CRS score who feel it may not be worthwhile to submit an Express Entry profile? 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
Canada gives second chance to PNP applicants who lost jobs to coronavirus Canadian provinces and territories have until November 17 to request that paper-based PNP applications be put on hold if a candidate no longer has a valid job offer. Certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants who lost their job due to coronavirus will have until 2021 to get a new job and not lose their nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
Two Ontario Employer Job Offer streams open and close on same day The International Student and Foreign Worker streams under Ontario’s Employer Job Offer category were open briefly on Tuesday Ontario opened applications for two streams under its Employer Job Offer category, yesterday. After experiencing technical difficulties and a short application period, both streams have reached their intake limit and have been closed. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada invites 3,400 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence Cut-off score drops two points in January 22 Express Entry invitation round The Government of Canada issued 3,400 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a draw held January 22. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada could accept more refugees through economic immigration programs, Immigration Minister says Ahmed Hussen said he wants to expand pilot that links skilled refugees with 5 provinces and territories Canada could increase the number of refugees it accepts each year by channelling those with employable skills through the country’s economic-class immigration programs. By CIC News
