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1,503 Candidates for Canadian Immigration Invited to Apply in 23rd Express Entry Draw

  December 19, 2015

The 23rd draw for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system has been performed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on December 18, 2015.

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Canada Extends Pilot Program Allowing Certain Sponsored Spouses and Partners to Obtain Work Permits

  December 12, 2015

A popular pilot program that allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to work while awaiting permanent resident (PR) status has been extended for another year. The pilot program has allowed many spouses to provide for themselves and their families, as well as gain valuable Canadian work experience, while awaiting PR status.

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Canada Extends Pilot Program Allowing Certain Sponsored Spouses and Partners to Obtain Work Permits

  December 12, 2015

A popular pilot program that allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to work while awaiting permanent resident (PR) status has been extended for another year. The pilot program has allowed many spouses to provide for themselves and their families, as well as gain valuable Canadian work experience, while awaiting PR status.

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Canadian Employers may use Email Submission for Job Offers if Technical Difficulties in Employer Portal Persist

  December 12, 2015

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced a program update concerning the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the Employer Portal.

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Canadian Employers may use Email Submission for Job Offers if Technical Difficulties in Employer Portal Persist

  December 12, 2015

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced a program update concerning the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the Employer Portal.

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Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category Capped Out Within Days Yet Again

  December 07, 2015

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) 'International Skilled Worker - Express Entry' sub-category for Canadian immigration has reached its allocation cap within four days of reopening. This is the second time in a few weeks that this sub-category of the SINP has capped out in such a short period of time.

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Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category Capped Out Within Days Yet Again

  December 07, 2015

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) 'International Skilled Worker - Express Entry' sub-category for Canadian immigration has reached its allocation cap within four days of reopening. This is the second time in a few weeks that this sub-category of the SINP has capped out in such a short period of time.

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22nd Express Entry Draw for Canadian Immigraton Sees CRS Point Requirement Decrease Once Again

  December 04, 2015

The 22nd draw for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system has been performed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on December 4, 2015. A total of 1,451 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with 461 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

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22nd Express Entry Draw for Canadian Immigraton Sees CRS Point Requirement Decrease Once Again

  December 04, 2015

The 22nd draw for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system has been performed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on December 4, 2015. A total of 1,451 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with 461 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

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Saskatchewan Reopens Express Entry Sub-Category for Canadian Immigration

  December 03, 2015

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced the reopening of the ‘International Skilled Worker – Express Entry’ sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Up to 500 further applications will be accepted, as of December 2, 2015.

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