Canadian Immigration News

Last week was a huge week for Canadian immigration. Canada held two Express Entry draws, three provinces held provincial draws, and Canada announced six new immigration programs to help international graduates, essential workers and French speakers become permanent residents.

A total of 266 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada's latest Express Entry draw on April 14.

Canada is launching six new immigration streams that will seek to welcome up to 90,000 applications in 2021.

Saskatchewan issued a total of 279 invitations to immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The draw took place on April 8.

Children of immigrants who immigrated to Canada before the age of 15 had the highest rate of post-secondary enrollment and annual salaries.

A total of 5,284 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada's latest Express Entry draws on March 31 and April 1.

Canada's immigration department has provided an update on processing times due to their limited capacity during the pandemic.

Saskatchewan invited a total of 418 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The draw took place on March 24.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued new invitations under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration on March 23, 2021.

Prince Edward Island invited 150 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the province's last draw on March 18.