Canada reopened borders for fully vaccinated Americans
On August 9, 2021, after midnight, Canada reopened state borders with the United States to all fully vaccinated Americans who met specific entry requirements and had received the full dose of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada. All...
Canada issued 3,000 ITAs for CEC candidates in Express Entry
On August 5, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program. In round #200, Canada issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence and the lowest...
British Columbia held a new draw
On August 3, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the general draw, the province issued 361 invitations. Skills...
International students still struggle to get permanent residency
According to the recent report share by Statistics Canada, in the past 20 years, the number of international students in Canada has increased by five times. While the number of international students status transitioning to permanent residency is expected to become...
Canada will invite a record number of immigrants this year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) welcomed 35,600 permanent residents and processed 45,100 immigration applications in June. This was the highest number of applications processed in one month so far. IRCC’s Minister Mendicino announced that Canada...
Ontario issued 1,031 NOIs in the Human Capital Priorities Stream
Ontario issued 1,031 NOIs in the Human Capital Priorities Stream On July 27, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a new draw in the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In this round, OINP issued 1,031 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to...
Canada’s strong Start-up ecosystem through the eyes of the world
Canada’s strong Start-up ecosystem through the eyes of the world According to the latest Global Start-up Ecosystem Index Report, Canada is considered a great country for entrepreneurs to set up a new business, thanks to strong start-up ecosystem hubs in major Canadian...
Yukon’s growth means the province will demand more immigrants
The Conference Board of Canada reveals that Yukon is in dire need of immigrants to bolster its ageing workforce. According to the ‘New Projects, Bright Prospects: Yukon’s 20-Year Outlook’ report, the westernmost territory in the Canadian North has an ageing...
Quebec requires knowledge of French from spouses of applicants
Quebec requires knowledge of French from spouses of applicants On July 22, 2021, the Government of Quebec implemented new requirements for spouses of applicants of the Quebec experience program. Starting July 22, 2021, the new rule came into effect and requires de...
BCPNP issued 383 invitations in the new round
BCPNP issued 383 invitations in the new round On July 20, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the general draw,...
British Columbia stopped the intake of registrations to Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
On July 19, 2021, British Columbia (BC) temporarily stopped the intake of new registrations to the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) - Base category. This will allow the province to review the EI – Base category to ensure it continues to meet its objectives to support...
Canada introduced public health measures for travellers to Canada
On July 19, 2021, the Government of Canada announced new public health measures for travellers to Canada. As of August 9, 2021, the 3-night government-authorized hotel stay requirement for all vaccinated air travellers has been eliminated. The Government implemented a...
Canada announced dates for lifting travel restrictions
Canada will open the border to vaccinated Americans on August 9, 2021. Officials say travellers should use the ArriveCAN app to submit travel information and are exempt from quarantine if they are eligible to enter. At the same time, tourists will have to provide a...
Canada’s new immigration stream for essential workers has reached its limit of 30,000
Canada’s immigration stream for English-speaking essential workers who do not work in healthcare-related positions has reached its limit of 30,000. This immigration stream is one of the six temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) pathways. The quota was...
Canada will welcome fully vaccinated travellers from all countries by early September
According to a readout published by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, Canada can welcome fully vaccinated travellers from all countries by early September 2021. In addition, if the current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue,...
Canada will allow cruise ships to enter the country
Canada will allow cruise ships to enter the country On July 15, 2021, Canada’s transport minister Omar Alghabra announced that all cruise ships complying with the Government of Canada’s public health guidelines will be allowed to enter Canada as of November 1, 2021....
Ottawa is going to help applicants with expired COPR
Ottawa is going to help applicants with expired COPR As applicants cannot travel to Canada on expired documents, the Government of Canada will help those who are outside Canada with expired or expiring Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) who couldn’t travel to...
Canada issued 4,500 ITAs for CEC candidates in Express Entry
Canada issued 4,500 ITAs for CEC candidates in Express Entry On July 8, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program. In round #196, Canada issued 4,500...
Ottawa clarified the public policy regarding the working hours of international students
Ottawa clarified the public policy regarding the working hours of international students On July 8, 2021, the Government of Canada updated public policy and made clarifications to the instructions to prevent students from being penalized if they worked more...
Ontario invited candidates in the Entrepreneur Stream
Ontario invited candidates in the Entrepreneur Stream On July 8, 2021, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 21 Invitations to Apply to the eligible candidates under the Entrepreneur Stream. The minimum score of this round was 146. This is the...