How to move to Canada from the USA?

If you want to become a permanent resident of Canada, you have a few alternatives depending on your personal circumstances and settlement objectives. First, you must determine whether you will immigrate to Canada as an economic or family class immigrant. Also, if you do not have close relatives in Canada, you should look for other available options.

By Joseph Parker [Published 19 Oct, 2021 | 05:55 AM]

Canada's employment returns to pre-pandemic levels

Last month, the Canadian economy added 157,000 jobs, bringing the employment rate to within a percentage point of pre-pandemic levels.

By Joseph Parker [Published 18 Oct, 2021 | 04:45 AM]

Manitoba PNP Draw: 426 potential immigrants invited for provincial nomination

Manitoba has announced the results of its most recent round of invites, which took place on 7th October. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) accepted 426 immigrants from three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

By Joseph Parker [Published 13 Oct, 2021 | 05:39 AM]

Quarter 3, 2021: Focus on CEC and PNP applicants in Express Entry

The third quarter of 2021 shows a sluggish pace of immigration for candidates under the Express Entry Category. The previous two quarters were good on all the fronts. Thus, the Q3 results saw a lower number of invites.

By Joseph Parker [Published 12 Oct, 2021 | 04:26 AM]

New PNP draw: BC welcomes 108 tech employees

Since the beginning of 2021, British Columbia has given over 9,000 invitations to seek a provincial nomination. On October 5, BC asked 108 tech employees to apply for a provincial nomination. Eligible candidates were invited through the BC PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program).

By Joseph Parker [Published 07 Oct, 2021 | 04:39 AM]

In August 2021, Canada received about 38,000 new immigrants

According to new statistics received by CIC Times from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada welcomed 37,780 new permanent residents in August. This is the third month in a row that Canada's immigration numbers have exceeded expectations.

By Joseph Parker [Published 06 Oct, 2021 | 04:48 AM]

Saskatchewan has invited 391 PNP applicants to apply

Candidates from Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand were invited to the new Saskatchewan PNP draw. On September 27, Saskatchewan held a fresh round of invites. 391 applications for one of two immigration programs were approved by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

By Joseph Parker [Published 29 Sep, 2021 | 05:16 AM]

New BC PNP Tech draw: 74 candidates have been invited

BC has given over 8,661 invitations to seek a provincial nomination since the beginning of 2021. On September 21, BC asked 74 tech employees to apply for a provincial nomination. The invitations were sent out by the BC PNP Tech, a division of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).

By Joseph Parker [Published 23 Sep, 2021 | 05:47 AM]

What to do if you receive an invitation to the Parents and Grandparents Program 2021?

Know more about PGP draws and processes involved. The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) draw will be held in Canada this week, maybe as early as today. Over a two-week period, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intend to pick 30,000 applicants from the draw.

By Joseph Parker [Published 21 Sep, 2021 | 05:35 AM]

Canada accepts 521 PNP applicants through Express Entry

The minimum CRS score needed for a PNP draw has dropped to its lowest level since June On September 15, Canada welcomed 521 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. All invited applicants had already received nominations through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), resulting in an automatic 600 points increase to their basic Express Entry score. As a consequence of the award, applicants had to have a minimum score of 732 in order to be invited.

By Joseph Parker [Published 16 Sep, 2021 | 05:03 AM]

Canada Employment Rate Plunges as 90,000 newly Employed

Latest survey by Canada's Labour Force prompts an upsurge in employment.The latest August 2021 statistics of Canada’s employment rate has been close to February2020, making it the closest since pre-Covid levels. The months prior to August added up to the month's number of employments which makes the figures close to 1,56,000. The employment rate has risen to 90,000, latest Labor Force Survey suggests.

By Joseph Parker [Published 14 Sep, 2021 | 05:40 AM]

COVID-19 has created 9 new employment opportunities in Manitoba

COVID-19 pandemic led to the increase in demand for certain Manitoba vocations. According to a research led by the Canadian government, several vocations have grown in demand in Manitoba as a result of the epidemic. To be sure, many jobs were lost as a result of Manitoba's public health initiatives.

By Joseph Parker [Published 10 Sep, 2021 | 05:36 AM]

Latest Tech Draw: British Columbia invites 34 potential candidates

On September 7, British Columbia asked 34 IT workers to apply for a provincial nomination under the BC PNP tech stream. Candidates invited via B.C.'s Tech draws must fulfil the requirements of one of the Express Entry BC or Skills immigration categories governed by the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

By Joseph Parker [Published 09 Sep, 2021 | 05:17 AM]

Summary of the Canada PNP immigration results for August 2021

In August, approximately 3,400 invitations were made to apply for provincial nomination under Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Except for Quebec and Nunavut, nearly every Canadian province and territory has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

By Joseph Parker [Published 31 Aug, 2021 | 04:03 AM]

Ontario PNP Draw: 326 Candidates invited under Master’s Graduate Stream

Ontario held its second Masters Grad stream draw on August 25th. To be invited, applicants had to have an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 37, which was a small drop from the initial draw. They now have 14 days to submit an application and pay an amount of $1,500 as application cost.

By Joseph Parker [Published 26 Aug, 2021 | 05:24 AM]

PNP draw hosted by PEI to welcome 161 new immigrants

Under the fresh PEI PNP draws, the province of Prince Edward Island invited immigrants under the Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact category to meet their labour market needs

By Joseph Parker [Published 24 Aug, 2021 | 04:54 AM]

Quebec hosts the year's largest Arrima draw

The first batch of invitations released by Quebec’s Arrima platform On August 12, Quebec held its largest draw for the year 2021, inviting 515 immigration applicants to apply for permanent residence. The newest set of invites has been made public today.

By Joseph Parker [Published 20 Aug, 2021 | 05:44 AM]

CEC applicants with a minimum CRS score of 403 invited to the new draw

Express Entry candidates with Canadian work experience were invited to apply for permanent residence in CanadaOn August 19, Canada invited 3,000 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. Candidates that were invited had to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and have a score of at least 403. This is one point lower than the previous CEC draw threshold.

By Joseph Parker [Published 20 Aug, 2021 | 04:20 AM]

Alberta conducted the largest PNP draw for this year

Nearly 3,157 Express Entry applicants invited by Alberta, to file for a provincial nomination On August 10, nearly 396 Express Entry candidates were invited by the Alberta province to apply for a provincial nomination, thus making it the biggest draw for the year. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) welcomed applicants who have Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 300 (the minimum score required for nomination). Candidates in this category can now apply for a provincial nomination using the Alberta Express Entry system.

By Joseph Parker [Published 18 Aug, 2021 | 05:31 AM]

Canada welcomed about 40,000 immigrants in July 2021

This year, Canada has welcomed almost 184,000 new permanent residents According to Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, Canada is on track to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021. The federal government disclosed in a recent interview with Reuters that Canada accepted around 39,500 new immigrants in July, above the 35,700 admitted in June.

By Joseph Parker [Published 17 Aug, 2021 | 05:45 AM]

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program, welcomes immigrants working in health care, agriculture, and manufacturing

The province of Ontario is holding its second In-Demand Skills Stream draw through its Expression of Interest mechanism

By Joseph Parker [Published 12 Aug, 2021 | 05:42 AM]

Saskatchewan invited 452 in latest PNP Draw

In the latest draw update released on August 5 2021, Saskatchewan sent 452 Invitations to Apply to candidates for provincial nomination.

By Joseph Parker [Published 07 Aug, 2021 | 05:14 AM]

Summarizing provincial immigration statistics of July 2021

As we step into a scintillating new month, here�s our monthly analysis of all PNP activities conceptualized, initiated, and completed in July 2021.

By Joseph Parker [Published 02 Aug, 2021 | 04:29 AM]

Canada is now home to 35,000 new immigrants in June

Post Covid-19 recovery, immigration levels are on the rise as Canada welcomes over 30k permanent residents in June 2021.

By Joseph Parker [Published 28 Jul, 2021 | 04:39 AM]

Express Entry summonses 462 immigrants through its PNP draw

462 applicants in the express entry pool were offered a slot for Canada permanent residence in its new PNP draw. Express Entry candidates invited to apply for permanent residence with CRS scores of at least 734.

By Joseph Parker [Published 23 Jul, 2021 | 04:39 AM]

115 francophones found relief in Ontario PNP

In its fourth draw of the year, Ontario invites applications from French-speaking candidates in the Express Entry pool.

By Joseph Parker [Published 21 Jul, 2021 | 05:03 AM]

Flight bans connecting India and Canada extended till 21st August

The international flight ban from India is expected to end on August 21.The flight connecting India to Canada are banned till further notice. A travel restriction on flights extending from India to Canada visa was imposed on April 22, 2021.

By Joseph Parker [Published 20 Jul, 2021 | 04:16 AM]

Ontario embraces the highest EOI draws of all time

Ontario's EOI system grips a total of 1,685 invitations comprising of candidates from international students and temporary foreign workers streams to apply for a provincial nomination.

By Joseph Parker [Published 14 Jul, 2021 | 04:02 AM]

Canada to welcome 4,500 CEC candidates through Express Entry

With CRS scores as low as 369, Canada invites more than 4K candidates in the Canada Experience Class.

By Joseph Parker [Published 09 Jul, 2021 | 05:32 AM]

BC PNP issues 387 candidates for a Canada PR in 2 immigration draws

As far as 2021 goes, it's been a phenomenal year with a tally of 6169 foreign nationals getting the chance to move to Canada on a provincial nomination BC has exceeded our expectations!

By Joseph Parker [Published 08 Jul, 2021 | 04:06 AM]

Express Entry Draw: 6000 CEC candidates invited for PR Visa

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 6,000 CEC candidates in their latest express entry draw held on June 24, 2021, to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

By Joseph Parker [Published 25 Jun, 2021 | 04:24 AM]

Quebec Arrima Draw: 69 new skilled immigrants invited

The Province of Quebec invites 69 skilled immigrants in the latest Arrima draw held on June 17 to apply for permanent residence. Details of this round of invitations were released today.

By Joseph Parker [Published 24 Jun, 2021 | 05:44 AM]

Prince Edward Island PNP Draw: 113 immigrants invited in the latest provincial draw

Prince Edward Island provincial government has released the details of the latest PEI PNP provincial draw held on June 17.

By Joseph Parker [Published 19 Jun, 2021 | 04:25 AM]

BC PNP Tech Draw: 72 immigrants invited for provincial nomination

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw invites 72 immigrants working in the I.T sector to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residency.

By Joseph Parker [Published 17 Jun, 2021 | 05:12 AM]

Canada to lift quarantine on exempt travelers by early July

Canadians and exempt travelers who are fully vaccinated will soon have a modified quarantine requirement when arriving from abroad.

By Joseph Parker [Published 10 Jun, 2021 | 05:39 AM]

Canada holds biggest ever Express Entry PNP-only draw ever

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hosted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 940 candidates to apply for permanent residence on June 9.All of the invited candidates had previously received a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination.

By Joseph Parker [Published 10 Jun, 2021 | 03:41 AM]

Manitoba PNP Draw: 142 immigrants invited for provincial nomination

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held their latest provincial draw on June 7, inviting 142 skilled immigrants to apply for a provincial nomination for Canada PR Visa.

By Joseph Parker [Published 09 Jun, 2021 | 05:30 AM]

Good News for British Columbia PNP candidates - BC PNP Tech Pilot becomes permanent

The BC Tech Pilot will continue as a permanent and fast-track immigration route for foreign workers and international students.Instead of setting another one-year extension for the pilot as has been the case in the past, this time the "Tech Pilot has been extended indefinitely and renamed BC PNP Tech" the province said in an update published May 28.

By Joseph Parker [Published 02 Jun, 2021 | 04:42 AM]

Latest Ontario PNP invites foreign workers with job-offers

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invites 64 skilled workers in the latest provincial draw held on May 25 to apply for provincial nomination.

By Joseph Parker [Published 27 May, 2021 | 04:58 AM]

Canada Immigration: A Snapshot of rest of 2021

Canada immigration's trajectory will be based on two major issues - containing COVID-19 and federal elections. In this article, we will discuss these issues.

By Joseph Parker [Published 21 May, 2021 | 04:50 AM]

Latest British Columbia PNP tech draw invites 82 immigrants

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held their latest tech draw on May 18 inviting 82 immigrants to apply for a provincial nomination for Canada permanent residence.

By Joseph Parker [Published 20 May, 2021 | 03:57 AM]

Alberta PNP held the latest draw with the lowest CRS score in 12 months

The latest Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)s provincial draw invites immigrants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 to apply for provincial nomination on May 5.

By Joseph Parker [Published 12 May, 2021 | 03:11 AM]

Canada releases application guide for 6 new immigration programs

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the full details on 6 new immigration programs through application guides for international students and essential workers. The guide on the government website gives official instructions on how to apply for the new limited-time immigration routes opening May 6 at noon EST. No more applications will not be accepted from November 5 or when the maximum capacity has been reached for the immigration program.

By Joseph Parker [Published 06 May, 2021 | 04:34 AM]

Ontario PNP invites 102 French-speaking Express Entry candidates

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invites 102 Express entry candidates who are proficient in the French language to apply for a provincial nomination for PR Visa in the latest provincial draw held on May 4.

By Joseph Parker [Published 05 May, 2021 | 04:22 AM]

Ontario started EOI system for its immigration streams

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has started a new Expression of Interest (EOI) for its two immigration streams under the Employer Job-Offer category - Foreign Worker and International Students.

By Joseph Parker [Published 29 Apr, 2021 | 04:52 AM]

Express Entry draw: 381 PNP candidates invited

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invite 381 express entry candidates with a provincial nomination in the latest program-specific express entry draw held on April 28.

By Joseph Parker [Published 29 Apr, 2021 | 04:17 AM]

Manitoba PNP latest provincial draw invites 399 immigrants

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an unusual provincial draw on April 19, inviting a total of 399 immigrants to apply for a provincial nomination for Canada PR Visa.

By Joseph Parker [Published 21 Apr, 2021 | 03:57 AM]

6,000 caregiver applications will be prioritized by end of 2021

Caregivers abroad play an important role in supporting Canadian families who are unable to find the care they need for a family member in Canada. The global COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically disrupted life in Canada and around the world, including the processing of applications to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

By Joseph Parker [Published 20 Apr, 2021 | 04:54 AM]

Canada Immigration update: 6 new programs introduced

Essential workers, international graduate students, and Francophones in Canada will have six new pathways to permanent residence in May.Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced the new programs on April 14. Three of the new programs will allow 90,000 new immigrants to obtain permanent status this year. The other three components for French-speaking immigrants will not have an admission limit.

By Joseph Parker [Published 15 Apr, 2021 | 05:10 AM]

Express Entry Draw: 266 PNP candidates invited

The latest program-specific express entry draws held on April 14, targeting express entry candidates with provincial nomination certificates, issuing 266 invitations to apply for Canada PR Visa.

By Joseph Parker [Published 15 Apr, 2021 | 04:55 AM]

No more automatic extending deadlines for PR Visa applications

As immigration services begin to reopen around the world, Canada's Immigration Department is reducing a coronavirus measure that automatically extends deadlines for incomplete immigration applications.

By Joseph Parker [Published 13 Apr, 2021 | 04:55 AM]

The latest Manitoba PNP draw invites 243 immigrants

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issues 243 invitations through a provincial draw held on April 8.Immigrants who are invited to the latest Manitoba PNP draw can now submit their application for provincial nomination to MPNP. All the invited candidates were from three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Worker Overseas. Candidates have to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the skilled worker’s category.

By Joseph Parker [Published 10 Apr, 2021 | 04:45 AM]

Express Entry Draw: CRS score drops for CEC Candidates

Canada invites 5,000 Express Entry applicants to apply for a PR Visa on April 1.Invited applicants had to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Category (CEC) and have a score of at least 432 to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), which is 17 points lower than the previous CEC-only draw.

By Joseph Parker [Published 02 Apr, 2021 | 02:56 AM]

Express Entry Draw: 284 PNP invited in the latest draw

Canada held their latest program-specific express entry draw on March 30, inviting a total of 284 Express entry candidates with provincial nomination certificates to apply for permanent residency.

By Joseph Parker [Published 01 Apr, 2021 | 02:34 AM]

355 immigrants in latest Manitoba PNP provincial draw

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held their latest provincial draw on March 25 inviting 355 immigrants to apply for a provincial nomination for Canada PR Visa. Immigrants were invited through MPNP's three major immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas. Immigrants under the Skilled Worker streams are required to have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with Manitoba PNP.

By Joseph Parker [Published 26 Mar, 2021 | 03:45 AM]

The latest Saskatchewan PNP draw invites 418 immigrants

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)s latest provincial draw invites 418 immigrants for a provincial nomination for Canada PR Visa held on March 24.Candidates were invited through SINP's International Skilled Worker Category. 183 immigrants were invited under the Express Entry sub-category and 235 under the Occupation in-demand sub-category.

By Joseph Parker [Published 24 Mar, 2021 | 02:44 AM]

Latest Saskatchewan PNP draw invites 248 immigrants

Saskatchewan invited 248 principal nominees to apply for provincial nomination on March 11.The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has invited applicants from the International Skilled Worker category. Of the invitees, 72 may be eligible for the SINP Express Entry subcategory, and 176 may be nominated for the In-Demand Professions subcategory.

By Joseph Parker [Published 11 Mar, 2021 | 07:23 AM]

Latest BC PNP tech draw invites 87 immigrants

British Columbia PNP issues 87 invitations to immigrants with work experience in a tech-related occupation for a provincial nomination for Canada PR Visa on February 23.

By Joseph Parker [Published 24 Feb, 2021 | 07:00 AM]

PEI PNP invites 121 immigrants in the latest provincial draw

Prince Edward Island has released details of its draw scheduled for February 18. PEI PNP invites 121 immigrants in the latest provincial draw. Most of the invitations, 102, went to the Express Entry and Labor Impact applicants. Business Impact candidates won the remaining 19, provided they have a minimum threshold of 82 points.

By Joseph Parker [Published 18 Feb, 2021 | 06:00 AM]

Manitoba PNP invites 296 immigrants in the latest provincial draw

Manitoba invited 296 immigrant applicants to its final Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 12, 2021.

By Joseph Parker [Published 13 Feb, 2021 | 05:00 AM]

Saskatchewan PNP invites 541 immigrants in the latest draw

By Joseph Parker [Published 11 Feb, 2021 | 05:00 AM]

New Brunswick temporarily accepting worker's PNP applications

Eligible New Brunswick workers who wish to become permanent residents of Canada can now apply for provincial nomination.

By Joseph Parker [Published 09 Feb, 2021 | 04:37 PM]

Alberta PNP invites immigrants with CRS score as low as 360

By Joseph Parker [Published 02 Feb, 2021 | 04:05 AM]