Smaller cities attracting more immigrants A recent Ryerson University paper outlines the prospects for immigration in small and mid-sized Canadian cities. Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver are popular destinations for immigrants coming to Canada. However, it is Canada’s small to mid-sized cities that are starting to attract more immigrants from abroad. By Mohanad Moetaz
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
Quebec holds first Arrima draw of 2021 The province invited 95 immigration candidates in the latest skilled worker program selection round held on January 26. Quebec issued invitations to apply for selection under the Regular Skilled Worker Program to 95 immigration candidates on January 26. By Alexandra Miekus
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
Express Entry: Canada invites 4,750 CEC candidates IRCC may be returning to a period where PNP-specific draws are followed the next day by draws for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class. Canada held another Express Entry draw on January 7, the second invitation round held in two days. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec immigration application changes for 2021 Fees for MIFI services are increasing by 1.26% effective today. Quebec is increasing its immigration processing fees effective January 1, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
British Columbia invited 58 candidates to apply for provincial nomination The nominations were issued through a Tech Pilot draw targeting four streams of the BC PNP. British Columbia invited 58 immigration candidates with a job offer in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
Latest B.C. Tech Pilot draw issues 92 invitations Invitations to apply for a provincial nomination were issued to foreign tech workers and international students through the BC PNP. B.C. issued invitations to immigration candidates through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) streams on December 15. By Alexandra Miekus
Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic Immigrants experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic can benefit from support provided by the Canadian government Canada continues to implement new measures to help its citizens and stimulate the economy, many of which are accessible to immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
