Ottawa, February 12, 2021—The Government of Canada has taken action to assist them through this difficult time with a variety of measures, including offering open work permits for former international students who hold or held a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). With the prospect of many international students continuing online learning from abroad for several more […]

This was the highest number of invitations issued in a single day by the province so far this year. New draws through Saskatchewan’s Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand immigration sub-categories resulted in 541 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The  (SINP) issued the new invitations on February 11, 2021. A total […]

We strongly advise Canadians to cancel or postpone non-essential travel plans outside of Canada. Now is not the time to travel. People who travel by air for non-essential reasons, such as vacation, will face new measures and expenses when they return to Canada. Travellers must still provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test taken within […]

The (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw issued invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and skills immigration categories. Selected candidates who were from the skilled worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum provincial score of 80. The February 9 draw saw the minimum score remain in the low 80s, as has been the […]

You can now earn up to 50 additional points for strong French language skills (even if French is your second language). If you score NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills, you can get 25 additional points if you scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or if you didn’t take an […]

Foreign nationals who are in Canada and whose temporary resident status may soon expire can apply for an extension to maintain their temporary resident status in Canada. Applicants who are unable to depart Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic should provide an explanation as to why they need to remain in Canada with the submission […]

The following jobs are projected to be in high-demand throughout 2021. Customer Service Representative The need for this job has only increased with the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns and restrictions. Customer service representatives deal with customers who may be emotionally distressed. Driver Drivers are essential to practically any business. With everyone staying at home […]

Issuance of notifications of interest by targeted occupations under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream On February 2, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued targeted notifications of interest to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream (HCP) stream. The OINP targeted candidates with a comprehensive ranking system score between 466 and 467, […]

On February 4, 2021- Minister Mendicino announced that Hong Kong residents will be able to apply for new open work permits beginning on February 8, 2021. The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kong residents arrived here over 150 years ago, contributing immensely to Canada’s economic, social and political […]