New restrictions for those travelling to Canada

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Canada’s government will introduce stricter measures to control the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday. In addition to the new measures, major Canadian airlines are suspending all flights to “sun” destinations including Caribbean countries, effective Sunday, January 31. International flights will only land in four major Canadian airports: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver […]

The Canadian Government holds its third Express Entry draw of 2021

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Canada’s third Express Entry draw of the year was held on January 20, and it issued 374 invitations to apply to immigration candidates who have provincial nominations (PNP). The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 741. Today’s minimum CRS score is higher than usual because those who receive provincial nominations are awarded an additional 600 […]

Manitoba’s PNP nominates 272 immigration candidates in latest draw

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Manitoba invited a total of 272 immigration candidates to its provincial nomination program for permanent residence. This is Manitoba’s first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year. Invited individuals were selected through one of the following immigration streams through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP): Skilled Workers In Manitoba; Skilled Workers Overseas; International Education Stream. The […]

Canada invites 4,750 CEC candidates in 2nd Express Entry draw

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Canada has returned to program specific draws, alternating between Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws. Canada held another Express Entry draw on January 7, the second invitation round held in two days. Invitations were issued to a total of 4,750 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 445 was enough to ensure an Invitation to Apply (ITA). […]

Parents and Grandparents Immigration Program lottery News

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 The Canadian government announced On January 5, 2021, that it has held its  Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) immigration lottery. Up to 10,000 people will be invited to sponsor their parents and grandparents to obtain permanent resident status. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) opened the 2020 PGP intake window between October 13 and November 3, 2020. During […]