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Student Direct Stream expanded in the Americas
July 13, 2021—Faster study permit application option is now available in 7 Caribbean and Central and South American countries
Minister Mendicino launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing
April 15, 2021—Six thousand caregiver applications will be prioritized by the end of 2021; 1,500 by June 30, 2021
Canada launching 6 new immigration programs for international graduates, essential workers and French speakers
April 14, 2021—IRCC introducing pathways for 90,000 international student graduates and essential workers in Canada to become permanent residents, plus an unlimited number of French-speaking applicants. IRCC has also held an Express Entry draw today.
International students bring so much to Canada, contributing more than $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities.
February 13, 2021—The pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students, and the Government of Canada has taken action to assist them through this difficult time with a variety of measures
New Public Policy: Holders of Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) can request an open work permit
January 27, 2021—The public policy was issued by IRCC (Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada) recently to allow former international students whose post graduate work permit has been expired or will soon be, to apply for a new open work permit.
Minister Mendicino announces increased flexibility in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and welcomes practical nurses
December 14, 2020—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced changes to make the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) more flexible for applicants and welcomed the first two practical nurses under the Pilot to Sault St. Marie.
Canada's travel restrictions extended for another two months
Canada extended its travel restrictions until January 21, 2021 for all foreign nationals who are seeking entry into Canada except for the U.S.
Saskatchewan invites 564 candidates in latest PNP draw
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited a total of 564 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The draw took place on December 1.
B.C. issues 79 invitations in Tech Pilot and Entrepreneur draws
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program has issued new invitations under the Express Entry BC, Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams on December 1, 2020