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International Experience Canada (IEC) Technical Issues 'Have Been Fixed'

 the CanadaVisa Team     27 April 2016

Technical issues that had put a halt to the application process under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program 'have been fixed,' according to a notice that appeared today on the government of Canada's website.


Technical Issues Affecting Applicants Under International Experience Canada (IEC) Program

 the CanadaVisa Team     26 April 2016

Multiple technical issues affecting the application process for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have been causing frustration among individuals wishing to come to Canada through the program.


Newfoundland Announces New Application Fees for Skilled Worker Categories

 the CanadaVisa Team     25 April 2016

The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that, as of May 1, 2016, application fees for the Skilled Worker and Express Entry Skilled Worker categories will increase to $250 CAD per application. These categories form part of the Newfoundland And Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).


Manitoba Issues 150 Letters of Advice to Apply under Business Investor Stream

 the CanadaVisa Team     25 April 2016

The Canadian province of Manitoba issued 150 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) between January 5, 2016 and April 20, 2016 under the Business Investor Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), equivalent to 10 LAAs per week over the period in question. The majority of LAAs were issued to candidates from China.


PEI to Host Express Entry Information Session for Local Employers

 the CanadaVisa Team     21 April 2016

The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) will be hosting a series of Express Entry information sessions for employers next week. The sessions will be run by the Office of Immigration and Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, in conjunction with the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC).


CRS Point Requirement Dips in Latest Express Entry Draw for Immigration to Canada

 the CanadaVisa Team     20 April 2016

The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for candidates in the Express Entry pool to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence has dropped in the latest draw from the Express Entry pool, which was conducted the morning of April 20, 2016. A total of 1,018 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates with 468 or more CRS points, representing a slight decrease from the two previous draws, both of which selected candidates with 470 or more CRS points.


Quebec to Hold Off on Target to Increase Immigration Levels to 60,000

 the CanadaVisa Team     14 April 2016

In what opposition parties have labeled a government backtrack, Quebec's Immigration Minister, Kathleen Weil, has said that the the province will maintain its current immigration levels of 50,000 for the next couple of years. Last month, the government of Quebec announced a proposal for a new immigration framework called 'Ensemble, nous sommes le Québec' (Together, We Are Quebec), with the government proposing that overall immigration levels could reach 60,000.


CRS Point Requirement Remains at 470 in Latest Draw from the Express Entry Pool

 the CanadaVisa Team     06 April 2016

The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for candidates in the Express Entry pool to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence has remained at 470. The latest draw from the pool was conducted the morning of April 6, 2016, with 954 candidates for immigration to Canada receiving Invitations to Apply (ITAs).


Quebec Reopens Business Immigration Programs for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed Persons

 the CanadaVisa Team     01 April 2016

The Canadian province of Quebec has announced reopening dates for its business immigration programs, including the popular Quebec Investor Program, which will reopen for up to 1,900 new applications on May 30, 2016. The Entrepreneur and Self-Employed categories reopen with immediate effect, though for only 50 applications each. Candidates for the Investor and Entrepreneur categories with advanced intermediate French proficiency are exempt from the application cap.


Immigration Minister Announces Increased Intake of Privately-Sponsored Syrian Refugees

 the CanadaVisa Team     31 March 2016

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum, has announced that an additional 10,000 applications from private sponsorship groups wishing to help resettle Syrian refugees are scheduled to be processed this year.