Canadian Immigration News

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Federal Express Entry draw sees largest draw size in 2018

  June 13, 2018

Canada's latest Express Entry draw has set a new record draw size for 2018 invitations to apply with 3,750 new invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence issued at a minimum comprehensive ranking score of 451.

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IRCC introduces Student Direct Stream for faster Canadian study permit processing

  June 09, 2018

The Government of Canada announced a new Student Direct Stream for faster processing of Canada study permit applications for applicants from China, India, Vietnam and Philippines.

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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invites candidates in tech-related fields

  June 07, 2018

The Government of British Columbia issued 26 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under its tech-focused pilot program in a draw that took place on June 6.

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Romanian citizens with non-electronic passports now require Canadian visa

  June 05, 2018

Starting today, June 5, only Romanian citizens who hold electronic passports are exempt from requiring a visa to travel or transit through Canada.

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Canada's new medical inadmissibility rules now in effect

  June 04, 2018

New rules governing the medical inadmissibility of immigration candidates are now in effect.

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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program invites more skilled workers to apply

  June 01, 2018

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has issued 502 Letters of Advice to Apply for a provincial nomination in a new draw that took place on May 31.

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British Columbia conducts new Skills Immigration and Express Entry draw

  May 31, 2018

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program issued new invitations to 175 candidates in its Skills Immigration and Express Entry categories on May 30.

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First program-specific Express Entry draw this year sees CRS cut-off drop to 288

  May 31, 2018

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 700 candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a program-specific draw, which took place on May 30.

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Canada ending visa requirement for UAE citizens

  May 29, 2018

The visa requirement for United Arab Emirate citizens travelling to Canada for short stays will end on June 5, the Government of Canada has announced.

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British Columbia continues to prioritize tech workers and graduates

  May 24, 2018

British Columbia has issued 27 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in its latest Tech-focused draw, which took place on May 23.

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