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22nd Express Entry Draw for Canadian Immigraton Sees CRS Point Requirement Decrease Once Again

 the CanadaVisa Team     04 December 2015

The 22nd draw for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system has been performed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on December 4, 2015. A total of 1,451 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with 461 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.


22nd Express Entry Draw for Canadian Immigraton Sees CRS Point Requirement Decrease Once Again

 the CanadaVisa Team     04 December 2015

The 22nd draw for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system has been performed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on December 4, 2015. A total of 1,451 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with 461 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.


Saskatchewan Reopens Express Entry Sub-Category for Canadian Immigration

 the CanadaVisa Team     03 December 2015

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced the reopening of the ‘International Skilled Worker – Express Entry’ sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Up to 500 further applications will be accepted, as of December 2, 2015.


Saskatchewan Reopens Express Entry Sub-Category for Canadian Immigration

 the CanadaVisa Team     03 December 2015

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced the reopening of the ‘International Skilled Worker – Express Entry’ sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Up to 500 further applications will be accepted, as of December 2, 2015.


Quebec’s Minister of Immigration Formally Proposes Changes to Immigration Act

 the CanadaVisa Team     03 December 2015

The Quebec Minister of Immigration, Diversity, and Inclusion, Kathleen Weil, has tabled a draft law that, if passed, may make significant changes to the Quebec Immigration Act. Adopted in 1968, the Immigration Act in Quebec has undergone successive amendments but has never been reformed.


Quebec’s Minister of Immigration Formally Proposes Changes to Immigration Act

 the CanadaVisa Team     03 December 2015

The Quebec Minister of Immigration, Diversity, and Inclusion, Kathleen Weil, has tabled a draft law that, if passed, may make significant changes to the Quebec Immigration Act. Adopted in 1968, the Immigration Act in Quebec has undergone successive amendments but has never been reformed.


602 Letters of Advice to Apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Issued by Government of Manitoba

 the CanadaVisa Team     30 November 2015

The Canadian province of Manitoba, located in central Canada, has conducted its ninth draw for the Skilled Worker category of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). A total of 100 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba sub-category, while 356 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued through the Skilled Workers Overseas stream.


602 Letters of Advice to Apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Issued by Government of Manitoba

 the CanadaVisa Team     30 November 2015

The Canadian province of Manitoba, located in central Canada, has conducted its ninth draw for the Skilled Worker category of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). A total of 100 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba sub-category, while 356 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued through the Skilled Workers Overseas stream.


CRS Point Requirement Drops in 21st Express Entry Draw for Canadian Immigration

 the CanadaVisa Team     27 November 2015

The 21st draw for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system has been performed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on November 27, 2015. A total of 1,559 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with 472 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.


Canadian Permanent Resident Cards Redesigned

 the CanadaVisa Team     26 November 2015

The government of Canada has announced that new permanent resident cards issued will have a fresh appearance and enhanced security features ‘to keep pace with changing technology.’