Canadian Immigration News

The Government of Canada is opening new Visa Application Centres in various regions in preparation for December 31, when nationals from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas will be required to provide their biometric information (fingerprints and a photo) when applying to visit, work, study or settle in Canada.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has issued 926 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand candidates in a selection round held November 1.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program issued 494 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to candidates in its Express Entry, Skills Immigration, and Entrepreneur Immigration streams in invitation rounds held October 31.

The Government of Canada has unveiled its new multi-year immigration levels plan, which is set to welcome 1.3 million new permanent residents across various immigration categories by the end of 2021.

The Government of Canada has issued 3,900 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held Monday, October 29. The minimum score requirement was 442.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program issued 35 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its Tech Pilot on October 24.

The Government of Ontario has issued 18 invitations to apply to candidates in its Entrepreneur Stream in a draw held October 23.

Saudi Arabian nationals applying for a new study permit or study permit extension may require additional proof of funds, the Government of Canada has announced.

British Columbia has invited 472 Express Entry and Skills Immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in a new invitation round held October 17.

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program has brought a temporary halt to Expressions of Interest for its Entrepreneurial Stream.