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British Columbia drops minimum scores in latest draws

  January 11, 2018

The Canadian province of British Columbia issued a total of 340 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in its first draws of 2018, which took place on January 3 and 10. In these draws, which included a tech-focused draw, the number of invitations increased and the cut-off score for four out of the five categories involved decreased.

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First Express Entry draw in 2018 invites 2,750 more candidates

  January 10, 2018

A total of 2,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the first Express Entry draw of the year, which took place on January 10, 2018.

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Saskatchewan reduces In-Demand Occupation List

  January 08, 2018

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has removed five more occupations from its In-Demand Occupation List.

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Canada introduces slight increase to settlement funds required for skilled immigration

  January 05, 2018

The Government of Canada has updated the settlement funds requirement for applications for skilled immigration to Canada. The proof of funds that changed has changed for applications to the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC).

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British Columbia invites 292 more applicants in the last 2017 draw

  January 04, 2018

A total of 292 invitations have been issued by the Canadian province of British Columbia in the last provincial draw of the year, which took place on December 20, 2017.

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Manitoba issues 178 Letters of Advice to Apply in last 2017 draw

  December 29, 2017

A total of 178 skilled workers were invited to apply for provincial nomination on December 29 through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

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Manitoba issues 178 Letters of Advice to Apply in last 2017 draw

  December 29, 2017

A total of 178 skilled workers were invited to apply for provincial nomination on December 29 through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

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IRCC to repeal controversial duration limit for temporary foreign workers

  December 21, 2017

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed that it will repeal the cumulative duration regulation limit for temporary foreign workers next spring.

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Newfoundland changes the Field of Study requirement for select international graduates

  December 21, 2017

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has introduced changes that may help international graduates of Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic gain smoother access to Canadian immigration.

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Dec. 20 Express Entry draw invites 2,750 more candidates to apply

  December 20, 2017

A total of 2,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the Dec. 20 Express Entry draw.

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