A total of 3,035 candidates for immigration to Canada have been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the latest draw from the Express Entry pool, which took place on August 23. Candidates with 434 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points at the time of the draw were invited to apply. The August 23 draw is the […]
Information for international students interested in attending college or university in Ontario.How to choose a schoolBefore you choose a school, you can get important information in what’s called a course calendar. This book has details on:programsthe qualifications you need to get into a school or particular programhousingtuition fees and other costsscholarships and financial aidYou can […]
A total of 3,264 candidates have been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the first Express Entry draw to occur in August, 2017. The latest draw, which took place on August 2, saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 441. Therefore, candidates in the Express Entry pool with a score of 441 or above at the time […]
A range of candidates in the Express Entry pool who have work experience in one of many Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations were prioritized by the province of Ontario under a new initiative that began on June 26. Now, Ontario has clarified which candidates have been targeted for selection by the province.Under this initiative, Ontario searched […]
Following reports of violence against members of the LGBTQ community in Chechnya, the government of Canada has implemented a policy whereby failed asylum seekers from Russia may be able to remain in Canada.The government says that Russian nationals may now be eligible for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) if they received a final decision on […]
Manitoba issued 90 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) between May 2017 and June 2017 under the Manitoba Business Stream(MPNP-B), part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).The MPNP-B allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business people with the intent and ability to reside in the province and make a significant investment in a new or existing business and hold […]
Up to 36,700 job positions will open up over the next 15 years in the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the NWT government is looking internationally to make sure that the territory continues to build a vibrant economy.According to the government’s Northwest Territories Immigration Strategy 2017-2022: Building a Skilled Workforce and a Vibrant Economy, 78 percent of these positions […]
Mark your calendar! Below is a selection of upcoming special events and national celebrations.Events celebrating #Canada 150 are happening all year. Check Passport 2017 to see of any events happening in your area.July 11 is World Population Day, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.From July 21 to 30, the VIII Games of la Francophonie will be held […]
On July 4, the government of Ontario released the list of targeted Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations that were recently prioritized under the province’s Express Entry-aligned Human Capital Priorities Stream.This stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).The occupation-specific initiative began on June 26, when the government of Ontario announced a targeted selection of […]
BackgrounderExpress Entry is Canada’s flagship application management system for key economic immigration programs, including the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and a portion of the Provincial Nominee Program.Programs managed through the Express Entry system attract high-skilled foreign workers who want to live in Canada permanently and whose […]