IRCC aims to resume FSWP and CEC invitations this spring
In a recent interview, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser stated that the agency plans to resume Express Entry drawings for skilled workers in the spring. Minister Fraser spoke with ApplyBoard in a virtual interview about foreign student issues. One of the minister’s responsibilities is to establish avenues for international students and temporary foreign employees to get […]
Hong Kong immigration to Canada is booming
In comparison to pre-pandemic levels, new data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a 50% increase in Hong Kong permanent residency landings and a four-fold increase in study and work permit applications. In 2021, approximately 2,300 Hong Kong citizens were granted permanent residency, up nearly 50% of the pre-pandemic total of just over […]
Canada landed 35,000 immigrants in January 2022
According to the latest IRCC figures, Canada welcomed 35,260 new permanent residents in January 2022. In January, the economic class accounted for 65 percent of new permanent resident arrivals, which is greater than the 56 percent target set by the levels plan. The percentage of people who fall into the family class is 20%, which […]
Ukraine’s immigration to Canada is accessible to an unlimited number of people.
For Ukrainians who want to move to Canada permanently or temporarily, Canada is establishing new immigration streams. With 1.4 million people, Canada has the world’s third-largest Ukrainian diaspora. As a result, it wants to do everything it can to help as many Ukrainians as possible. Ukrainians who wish to visit Canada on a temporary basis […]
5 Do’s and Don’ts of the Ontario Business Immigration Program
If you’re looking to move to Canada and start a business, the Ontario Business Immigration Program is worth considering. The OBIP is an immigration program that recognizes and nominates foreign nationals who have the skills and experience Ontario needs for permanent residence. In this article, we’ll cover five do’s and don’ts of the OBIP […]
Canada Startup Visa 2022 – Startup Visa Program in Canada
2022 is the target year for Ottawa to hit its goal of 411,000 new permanent residents. Part of this number will be driven by the Canada Start-Up Visa Program. This program offers both the flexibility to start a wide variety of businesses and the opportunity to gain permanent residency in Canada for foreign nationals. If […]
Ontario PNP removes CRS cap again in Skilled Trades draw
On February 22, Ontario asked 773 Express Entry candidates to file for a provincial nomination in designated occupations. Candidates who may be qualified for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream(HCP)were asked to apply by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These applicants needed to have an Express Entry profile with a Comprehensive Ranking System […]
Ontario removes CRS cap in new PNP draw
On February 22, Ontario asked 773 Express Entry candidates to file for a provincial nomination in designated occupations. Candidates who may be qualified for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream(HCP)were asked to apply by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These applicants needed to have an Express Entry profile with a Comprehensive Ranking System […]
Express Entry: New record number of PNP candidates invited
On February 16, Canada welcomed 1,082 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration. In the current invitation round, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) solely invited individuals from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The cutoff for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was 710. When PNP candidates receive their nomination, their score is automatically increased […]
6 Things That Improve Your Chances for the OINP Entrepreneur Stream Draw
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