This year’s graduates will be able to take advantage of the rules in effect to access the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), announced Quebec’s new immigration minister, Nadine Girault. The Québec government is making adjustments to the PEQ reforms announced last May, affecting foreign students as well as temporary foreign workers. Students already in Quebec, who
2020 has been a difficult year for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on Canada’s immigration system. Immigrants themselves have been affected by many disruptions, ranging from difficulties accessing language tests, accreditation services, biometrics, or other government services. Immigration professionals have also worked tirelessly to adapt to any changes in
Express Entry is the flagship system that Canada uses to manage immigration applications submitted by skilled workers around the world. Launched in 2015, Express Entry has revolutionized Canada’s immigration system. Prior to Express Entry, Canada processed immigration applications for skilled workers in the order in which they were submitted. This resulted in a very slow
Since its introduction three years ago, the Global Talent Stream (GTS) has helped more than 40,000 people come to Canada to fill many technological positions, such as software engineers, web designers, computer engineers, digital media, and design. The GTS allows these skilled workers to obtain a Canadian work permit in just two weeks after obtaining
Canada is celebrating its 153rd anniversary today on a holiday called “Canada Day”. Throughout Canada’s history, immigrants have joined the founding Indigenous peoples of the country to help build a great country. To celebrate “Canada Day”, we have compiled 10 interesting facts about the Canada Immigration: The Constitution Act, 1867 defines immigration as an area
Since Canada’s travel restrictions were put in place in mid-March to slow the spread of the coronavirus, every Express Entry draw has seen the tiebreaker rule implemented. The tiebreaker rule is used to rank candidates who have the same Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Applicants are ranked according to the date and time when their
The first half of 2020 is unlike any other period in the history of Express Entry. Canada experienced both the largest and the smallest Express Entry circulation following the coronavirus pandemic. The second-largest start of the year for the number of ATIs issued despite the coronavirus. IRCC organized the largest Express Entry draw of all-time
After President Donald Trump signed a new executive order yesterday, an estimated 525,000 people will be unable to settle in the United States as permanent or temporary residents for the remainder of 2020. Trump’s new immigration ban is said to be a temporary measure to protect American workers during the recession caused by the coronavirus
SINP – Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is one of the several PNPs that are working to support immigration nominees and applicants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for provincial nomination are still being processed by the Saskatchewan provincial immigration authorities. Since the implementation of travel restrictions from March 18, SINP has held a total of two
The majority of International students that move to Canada for higher education come from India. Looking at the statistics of last year, approximately 35 percent of international students came from India. What makes Canada the best choice for Indian Students? Following are some of the major reasons that make Canada the topmost choice for Indian
