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Prince Edward Island invited 155 candidates to apply for a nomination On May 20, 2021, Prince Edward Island held a new draw in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In the fifth round in 2021, PEI PNP issued 138 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams. The province also invited 17 candidates to the Business Work Permit Entrepreneurs stream. The lowest score for business candidates was 80 points, five points more than in the April draw. In total, Prince Edward Island issued 793 invitations in 2021, including 77 invitations to business candidates. The next PEI PNP draw is scheduled for June 17, 2021. #Prince_Edward_Island, #PEIPNP, #Business_immigration, #Skilled_workers, #Entrepreneurs, #PNP

IRCC invited 1,842 CEC candidates in the Express Entry draw #188 On May 20, 2021, the Department of Immigration (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program. In round #188, Canada issued 1,842 Invitations to Apply for permanent residence and the lowest score dropped to 397 points, four points fewer compared to round #187. The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC. In total, in 2021, IRCC already issued 68,317 invitations to apply in eighteen draws of Express Entry. #Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA, #CEC

Quebec will participate in the temporary open work permit program More than 51,000 temporary foreign workers who have already been selected by the provincial government are waiting for their permanent residency in Quebec. Lengthy processing delays made the province ask for help from the Federal Government. Minister Mendicino expressed his pleasure that ‘Quebec is now willing to participate in the temporary open work permit program which is already in place for economic immigrants in other provinces and territories.’ Within the next month or so applicants residing in Quebec will be able to get open work permits. #Quebec, #Open_Work_Permit

Labour market outcomes of immigrants and their Canadian-born counterparts Statistics Canada introduced a labour market analysis that highlights some improvement in economic outcomes from ‘two-step’ immigrations temporary residents transitioning to permanent residency. The analysis compares the employment rate and earnings of immigrant and Canadian-born workers throughout the 2000s and 2010s which is based on statistics from the censuses from 2001 to 2016 and data from the Labor Force Survey from 2015 to 2019. According to the analysis, over the 2000-to-2019 period, the employment rate for new and recent immigrants grew faster than for Canadian-born people which means the economic gap between the two groups has been improving in recent years. #immigrants, #statistics

The number of permanent residents waiting to take the citizenship test increased In March 2020, the Immigration Department postponed all citizenship tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which left hundreds of thousands in a difficult situation. The number of permanent residents willing to take the citizenship test increased from 87,000 in March 2020 to 102,000 this year. As of January 31, 2021, 311,259 people were waiting to complete the entire procedure for obtaining citizenship. Of these, 102,989 have been in the waiting mode for 13 to 18 months. Citizenship tests are now conducted online. At the end of April, 65,893 exam invitations were sent via the Internet, and 43,697 people passed the citizenship exams. #IRCC, #Citizenship, #Citizenship_tests

Thunder Bay issued its first community recommendations in 2021 On January 28, 2021, Thunder Bay, ON, has issued its first community recommendations in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The city approved the application of 1 candidate in the NOC 0 skills level, 4 candidates in the NOC B skills level, 1 candidate in the NOC C skills level, and 1 candidate in the NOC D skills level. In addition, the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) of Thunder Bay recommended 1 Cook and 1 Cleaner. In total, CEDC issued 9 community recommendations in 2021. Those candidates now can proceed to permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). #Thunder_Bay, #RNIP, #Ontario, #community_recommendation, #rural_immigration

Manitoba conducted MPNP draw #107 On January 28, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #107, MPNP issued 178 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score to get the LAA in this category was 518 points, 57 points more compared to draw #106. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 17 LAAs. The lowest score in the SWO category was 681 points, 41 points fewer than in the previous round. Manitoba also invited 23 candidates in the International Education Category. In total, Manitoba issued LAAs to 218 candidates, including 13 Express Entry candidates. MPNP has invited 490 candidates in 2021. #Manitoba, #MPNP, #International_students, #PNP, #SWO, #SWM

Canada welcomes international students as Australia kicks them out According to the Australian media ABC report, more than 140,000 international students have been turned away by the government since the travel ban was implemented. In comparison to Australia, Canada’s attitude towards international students during the pandemic was significantly different. Canada continues to introduce measures aimed at attracting and retaining old students amidst the pandemic. Firstly, the fe...deral government allowed students, whose status has expired to restore it until August 31, 2021. Secondly, Canada allows new students whose designated learning institutions (DLI) have the approved COVID-19 readiness plans to come to Canada. Finally, starting January 27, 2021, and until July 27, 202, international graduates, whose Post-Graduate Work Permit has expired can apply for an Open Work Permit for 18 months so they can obtain Canadian Work experience to apply for permanent residence. #COVID_19, #international_students, #PGWP, #work_permits, #international_graduates, #OWP

Canada admitted 305 self-employed immigrants in 2020 According to the new data by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in 2020, Canada admitted 305 newcomers who were granted permanent residence through the Self-Employed Persons Program (SEPP). This figure does not include the data for December 2020 which is yet to be released. SEPP is aimed solely at talented foreign artists and athletes. Along with the Start-Up Visa, these are the only two active federal bus...iness programs and the only two business programs leading directly to the PR status. Most of the provincial entrepreneur streams switched business work permit issuance prior to obtaining PR. To be eligible for SEPP, international sportsmen and artists must demonstrate at least two years of work experience in their field. The processing time for SEPP is now 23 months. Most self-employed immigrants settled in just two provinces in British Columbia and Ontario 130 immigrants each. In 2019, Canada admitted 870 immigrants so we can clearly see the impact of the COVID-19 on this program. #business_immigration, #self_employed, #SEPP

Canada and Ukraine launched a mobility working group On January 27, 2021, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino announced the creation of a new CanadaUkraine Mobility Working Group. The group will develop mobility opportunities for Ukrainians seeking to come to Canada. One of the most expected aspects of this collaboration will be a finalization of the youth mobility agreement that will enable young Ukrainian an opportunity to participate in the International Experience Canada program that allows young foreigners to obtain a work permit in Canada. #IRCC, #IEC, #work_permits, #Working_Holiday, #Ukraine, #Covid_19

New Brunswick has updated the Guide to the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream On November 16, 2019, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has updated its official guide to the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream. The new guide includes some minor updates regarding the eligibility criteria and application processing and distinguishes the requirements for candidates working for a New Brunswick employer and candidates enrolled in a New Brunswick post-secondary institution. In addition, NBPNP will occasionally invite candidates directly from the Express Entry pool in response to the changes in the New Brunswick labour market needs. #New_Brunswick, #NBPNP, #skilled_workers, #PNP, #Express_Entry

Ontario closed the 2020 intake for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream On November 16, 2020, the website of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) officially announced the closure of the intake for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream in 2020. According to the government of Ontario, the province has reached the registration intake limit for this year. This stream allows foreign workers who possess a job offer in certain in-demand occupations to ap...ply for a nomination of Ontario. The eligible occupations for this stream are in such fields as agriculture, construction, trucking or personal support work, etc. In total there are 23 NOCs approved for In-Demand Skills Stream. In 2019, OINP issued nominations to 19 candidates in this stream. Next year, Ontario may process this stream through the new EOI system. #Ontario, #OINP, #PNP, #Employer_Job_Offer, #occupations_in_demand

WES released an updated survey about the impact of COVID-19 on the plans to immigrate to Canada The new survey by the World Education Service (WES) revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has little impact on the interest of foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada. The survey showed that 48% of prospective immigrants did not change their plans to immigrate to Canada. This is a 2% increase compared to 46% in August and a 10% increase compared to 38% in April. Only 6% of respondents stated they were less interested in coming to Canada now. Only 12% of survey participants indicated the intention to postpone their application for PR and another 12% expressed plans of immigrating to a different country. #IRCC, #immigration_levels, #WES, #COVID_19

Canada added several more post-secondary DLIs with COVID readiness plans On November 17, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released an updated list of designated learning institutions (DLIs) with approved COVID readiness plans which can accept international students from outside Canada. As of now, there are 261 DLIs out of 474 (excluding Quebec) that offer PGWP-eligible programs with approved COVID readiness plans: Alberta 51 DLI (+3) British Columbi...a 81 DLI (+18) Manitoba 16 DLI New Brunswick 15 DLI Newfoundland and Labrador 3 DLI Nova Scotia 24 DLI (+1) Ontario 56 DLI (+29) Prince Edward Island 5 DLI Saskatchewan 9 DLI Yukon 1 DLI We can expect that all educational institutions will soon be ready to admit international students and all students will be allowed to come to Canada to pursue their education. #international_students, #study_permits, #study_in_Canada, #COVID_19, #DLI, #PGWP

Alberta issued 91 nominations in the AINP On November 17, 2020, Alberta released a new Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) update. Since the last update on October 27, Alberta nominated another 91 foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence through the AINP. This year, Alberta issued 3,928 nominations for PR in Canada and almost reached the self-established limit of 4,000 nominations. Initially, AINP was provided with a quota of 6,250 nominations from the IRCC but... due to COVID-19, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney decided to limit the number due to high unemployment in Alberta. As of November 12, AINP received 1,910 applications in the Alberta Opportunity Stream that are waiting for the eligibility assessment. In addition, there are 25 Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. #Alberta, #AINP, #PNP, #ITA, #Nomination_certificate, #PR, #IRCC

16,000 non-Canadian entered Canada in one week Despite the widespread belief that Canada’s border is closed, there are many exceptions that allow foreign workers, Canadian citizens and permanent residents and their families, international students and others to enter the country. More than 49,000 travellers arrived in Canada by air during the week of September 21-27, including more than 16,000 non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents, according to the Canadian Border Service Agency. Everyone who enters the country must be quarantined for 14 days. However, not all travellers abide by this rule, as evidenced by the news of various violations of the Quarantine Act. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety of Canada, said 2% to 3% of infections are related to international travel. #travel_restriction, #travel_exemptions, #COVID_19, #CBSA

DLIs to reopen to international students Starting October 20, designated learning institutions (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by their province or territory will be able to reopen to international students who are currently outside Canada. A new list of DLIs with approved COVID-19 readiness plans will be available on or before this date. However, IRCC did not reveal how many schools have readiness plans approved. This has caused many international students to feel uneasy. The new regulation can likely cause a number of students to lose their eligibility to enter the country if their schools did not submit a readiness plan to the province or receive approval. #International_students, #DLI, #study_in_Canada, #COVID_19

Canada introduced instruction for processing applications of the LGBT candidates On October 5, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the program instructions for applicants with a diverse sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (SOGIE). The new instructions are provided to ensure SOGIE applicants are processed without discrimination and receive the needed support throughout their processing and after arrival in Canada. Officers are instructed to conduct country-specific research on SOGIE discriminations in the home country of applicants as well as to handle interviews with extra sensitivity. #SOGIE, #LGBT, #Refugees, #Asylum_seekers, #IRCC

10,000 parents to be sponsored in 2020. Parents and Grandparents Program reopening announced On October 5, 2020, the Federal Immigration Department (IRCC) finally announced the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year, Canadians will be allocated only 10,000 spots, while for the next year, Canada plans to allow 30,000 applications. The major change in the program is a return to the random lottery system among all interested to sponsor their parents o...r grandparents. This signalizes about the failure of the first-come, first-served approach introduced in 2019. On the other hand, IRCC eases the financial requirement for sponsors and reducing the income requirement to the minimum necessary income, instead of the minimum necessary income plus 30%. All candidates will have a window from October 13, 2020, to November 3, 2020, to submit an Interest to Sponsor (IOS). Once the registration is over, IRCC will randomly select candidates and distribute invitations to apply to potential sponsors. Once invited, sponsors will have sixty days to submit a complete application with all supporting documentation. #Family_immigration, #parents_sponsorship, #PGP, #Parental_sponsorship #Parents_and_Grandparents_sponsorship, #IRCC

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IRCC will send initial work and study permits by mail to those who are in Canada On October 1, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the new instructions for foreign nationals in Canada who received a Letter of Introduction on their applications for study and work permits outside of Canada. Due to COVID-19 measures, flag polling remains prohibited, so IRCC will issue work and study permits on re...quest of the foreign national done online. IRCC clarified the four-step guidance on how to make a request with the specific wording of such requests. These measures also have an effect on foreign youth who have a Port of Entry Letter in the Internationals Experience Canada program. In this way, they can finally activate their work permits. #IRCC, #COVID_19, #work_permit, #study_permit, #IEC

IRCC extended regulations on the processing of TRVs and eTAs. On October 1, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada received updated Ministerial Instructions (MIs) for temporary residence applications. Minister Marco Mendicino has extended the temporary regulations on processing temporary resident visa applications and electronic travel authorizations until January 31, 2021. In addition, new MIs now include new exemptions on the requirement to submit a temporary residence application electronically. IRCC will continue to take priority for those eligible to travel under current travel restrictions. This includes both new applications and applications under review. All regular eligibility requirements for the TRV application must also be met. #TRV, #eTA, #IRCC, #COVID_19

Canada to allow some additional categories of foreign nationals to travel to Canada On October 2, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a new update regarding travel restrictions and exemptions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The government will allow some extended family members of Canadians (including permanent residents) to come to Canada. These relatives are spouses, dependent children, adult children, siblings, and grandparents. Some foreign na...tionals can also come to Canada on the ground of a compassionate reason in specific circumstances such as a funeral, illness, or death. In addition, on October 20, IRCC will allow international students, whose college or university has a COVID19 readiness plan in place to travel to Canada. All personal self-isolation measures to all travellers also remain in place. On October 8, IRCC will release more details on how to obtain a written travelling authorization. #IRCC, #COVID_19, #visit_to_Canada, #travel_restrictions, #international_students

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