26. May 2023

Nearly half (44%) of international students accepted to universities in Quebec were refused a study permit in 2021, according to analysis by The Institut du Quebec. The Canadian think-tank found that one of the main reasons for rejection was a belief that the student may not return to their home country after study, despite efforts by the government to encourage overseas students to stay and work in Quebec after graduating. “These criteria no longer have their raison d’etre and denote a...

05. May 2023

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made a surprising update to the proof of funds required to be eligible for Express Entry. The change, announced on May 2nd - was effective on April 25, 2023. Proof of funds required for Express Entry is updated yearly. The amount is based on 50% of the low-income cut-off loads. In order to stay eligible, candidates are required to update the settlement fund members in their Express Entry profile. The update must be done no later than...

17. April 2023

Canada is one of the most preferred destinations for immigrants globally. However, entry into the North American country is quite difficult. However, if you want to conduct business in Canada, the government is willing to offer permanent residency. This program is called the Canada Business Immigration Program, and the visa allotted under it is called the Canada Business Visa.

10. April 2023

Visitors from Europe, Australia, the US and Canada will soon be required to apply for permission to enter the UK. Known as Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), the Home Office intends to introduce the scheme by the end of 2023. The system is part of the UK's plan to fully digitise its borders by 2025. Here's everything we know so far.

28. March 2023

This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. The PNP (as of the last immigration levels plan) is the main pathway for economic immigrants to enter Canada. The program exists to help spread the benefits of immigration across Canada, and to aid provinces in addressing specific labour and demographic challenges that they face. The PNP also has Express Entry aligned streams, known as an enhanced PNP nominations. These streams accept candidates in the federal Express Entry...

20. March 2023

The March 15 all-program draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 490, one point higher than the previous all-program draw, which took place on February 1. The only draw to issue more ITAs was the stunning, Covid-inspired draw of February 2021, which saw 27,332 invites issued to Canada Experience Class candidates. This was Canada’s third all-program Express Entry draw of 2023, with the previous two seeing 5,500 ITAs each. It has also conducted one draw targeted at Federal...

13. March 2023

The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a program designed by the government of Saskatchewan to facilitate immigration to the province. Through this program, the government can nominate individuals who have the skills and experience needed to contribute to the province's economy and society.

03. March 2023

At the moment, no details are available regarding the process that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will utilize for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2023. A highly sought-after invitation, as of IRCC’s last PGP lottery in October 2022, this program is said to have approximately 155,000 potential sponsors remaining in the pool of candidates who submitted an expression of interest back in the Fall of 2020.

02. March 2023

Foreign nationals in Canada as visitors can apply for work permits without leaving the country for at least another two years following the extension of a temporary public policy announced during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government is hoping the extension of the public policy will be a boon to employers who are having a hard time filling jobs due to a severe labour shortage in Canada. “This COVID-era temporary public policy has been extended by two years, until...

24. February 2023

British Columbia has conducted new draws, issuing at least 242 invitations through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The February 22 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted. In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 203 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 85 to 103 points. In the targeted draw, a further 18 invitations were issued to...