A look at British Columbia Express Entry nominations in 2018

British Columbia nominated 3,100 candidates in the federal Express Entry system for Canadian permanent residence in 2018 through its provincial nominee program, the BC PNP.  Figures...

Canada opened its door to more than 40,000 immigration applicants in January

If the first month of 2019 was any indication, Canada should have no trouble achieving its goal of welcoming one million immigrants by the end of...

Quebec moves to terminate backlog of 18,000 Skilled Worker Program applications

The Government of Quebec is moving to eliminate outstanding applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program submitted prior to August 2, 2018.   The plan calls for cancelling all applications...

Canada’s goal of 1 million new permanent residents turning heads worldwide

Canada’s goal of admitting more than a million new permanent residents by the end of 2021 is gaining new attention internationally.   Recent reports by the BBC, CNN and others have...

New federal immigration program to support middle class jobs in rural and northern communities

Proof of settlement funds requirement increases for Express Entry candidates

The Government of Canada has introduced a slight increase to its settlement funds requirement and is urging Express Entry candidates to ensure their profiles reflect the change. The...

Prince Edward Island holds first draw of 2019 for Express Entry, Labour and Business candidates

Prince Edward Island’s provincial nominee program held its first draw of 2019 on January 17, issuing 91 invitations to immigration candidates through its Express Entry, Labour...

Manitoba kicks off 2019 with new invitations to Express Entry candidates

Manitoba issued a total of 626 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on January 17 in its first draw of the new...

Ontario goes big in its first Human Capital Priorities draw of new year

Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream got the new year off to a big start this week, issuing 1,493 invitations to Express Entry candidates with ranking scores...

Saskatchewan issues new invitations to Express Entry, In-Demand Occupation candidates

Saskatchewan has issued 596 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in its first Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand draws of 2019....