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British Columbia drops minimum scores in latest draws
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.
Read moreFirst Express Entry draw in 2018 invites 2,750 more candidates
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.
Read moreSaskatchewan reduces In-Demand Occupation List
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has removed five more occupations from its In-Demand Occupation List.
Read moreCanada introduces slight increase to settlement funds required for skilled immigration
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).
Read moreBritish Columbia invites 292 more applicants in the last 2017 draw
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.
Read moreManitoba issues 178 Letters of Advice to Apply in last 2017 draw
A total of 178 skilled workers were invited to apply for provincial nomination on December 29 through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
Read moreManitoba issues 178 Letters of Advice to Apply in last 2017 draw
A total of 178 skilled workers were invited to apply for provincial nomination on December 29 through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
Read moreIRCC to repeal controversial duration limit for temporary foreign workers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed that it will repeal the cumulative duration regulation limit for temporary foreign workers next spring.
Read moreNewfoundland changes the Field of Study requirement for select international graduates
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.
Read moreDec. 20 Express Entry draw invites 2,750 more candidates to apply
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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