2021 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates
The Regional Immigration Pilot is continuing to accept intake forms. An additional 150 nominations will be available under the pilot for 2021. Learn how to submit an intake form. When submitting the intake form, you must complete the form in its entirety. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Ontario , https://www.ontario.ca/ Article Written By: […]
Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway That Will Attract Recent Graduates And Skilled Workers With Faster Permanent Residency
The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kong residents arrived here over 150 years ago, contributing immensely to Canada’s economic, social and political life. Canada continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Hong Kong, and is deeply concerned about the new National Security Law and the […]
International Students Can Start Their Co-Op Work Earlier As They Await Their Permit
International students who are on a co-op work term don’t have to wait for their permit to begin their job placements, according to a new policy released earlier this week by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students can start working while their applications for their co-op work permit are being processed. This is a special permit that allows international […]
Canada Student Loans – COVID-19
Changes to Canada Student Grants and Loans have been introduced so students facing financial challenges from COVID-19 can access and afford post-secondary education. Pending government approvals, the new measures will come into effect on August 1, 2020 and be available to students for 1 year. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Canada.ca , https://www.canada.ca/ Article Written […]
New Work Permit Program To Help International Students Impacted By COVID-19
In response to the impacts of the pandemic, Canada has launched a new program allowing certain recent international students to apply for an extra open work permit. Many international students choose to stay in Canada permanently after they complete their Canadian studies. To immigrate permanently, many international graduates apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), enabling them to gain the Canadian work experience needed […]
Ottawa Is Right To Want More Immigrants In The Wake Of The Pandemic
The federal government’s latest efforts to make it easier for immigrants with Canadian work experience to become permanent residents is another sign it’s committed to attracting more immigrants. Clearly, federal officials are convinced of the social, economic, and labour-market benefits of high immigration levels. But what does their approach mean for the immigrants who will […]
Feds To Boost Immigration Numbers, Say Rigorous Health Screens For Newcomers Already In Place
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said there are already “rigorous screens” in place for immigrants coming to Canada when asked what steps he’s taking to curb the spreading novel coronavirus at the border. READ MORE: Toronto needs $77 million annually from feds beyond 2020 to cover refugee costs, docs show Mendicino spoke to reporters on Parliament […]
Canada Recently Made An Unprecedented Immigration Draw. Will They Do It Again?
Everyone in the Federal Express Entry pool who meets the requirements of the Canadian Experience Class has been invited to become permanent residents of Canada. Last Saturday, the massive immigration draw gave thousands of applicants who Read More Original Article Source Credits: The Chronicle Herald, https://www.thechronicleherald.ca Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: Feb 26 Link to […]
New Pathway To Permanent Residency For Over 90,000 Essential Temporary Workers And International Graduates
These special public policies will grant permanent status to temporary workers and international graduates who are already in Canada and who possess the skills and experience we need to fight the pandemic and accelerate our economic recovery. Read more Original Article Source Credits: Canada, https://www.canada.ca/ Article Written By NA Original Article Posted on : April 14, 2021 Link to […]
Express Entry Q1 2021 Report: Canada Smashes Record As It Eyes 401,000 Immigration Goal
Canada issued invitations to 44,124 immigration candidates in the first quarter of 2021, by far the most it has issued in a quarter since Express Entry was launched in 2015. Read more Original Article Source Credits: Cic News, https://www.cicnews.com/ Article Written By Mohanad Moetaz, Kareem El-Assal, Shelby Thevenot Original Article Posted on : April 2, 2021 Link to Original Article: https://www.cicnews.com/2021/04/express-entry-q1-2021-report-canada-smashes-record-as-it-eyes-401000-immigration-goal-0417684.html#gs.zhkdym