Blogs

Tue Jul

Why Indians are choosing Canada over US, experts testify before US lawmakers

Syed Khan – 27 July 2021 The U.S. lawmakers say that Indian talents in more numbers are attracted towards Canada than the U.S. because of its outdated and unchanged visa policies (H-1B, and immigration). A large number of people choose Canada over the U.S. mainly because of the outdated immigration policies, and the limit of […]
Mon Jul

Canada to fast-track resettlement of Afghans who helped it

Syed Khan – 26 July 2021 The federal government said on Friday that many brave Afghans made incredible contributions to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan; often at great personal risk. While over 800 were able to resettle in Canada over the past decade, many are still in Afghanistan. With the situation in the country deteriorating rapidly, […]
Sun Jul

Canada announces details of the Parents and Grandparents Program for the year 2021

Syed Khan July 25, 2021 On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced a record number of 30,000 applications for the 2021 intake of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) using a lottery system. The PGP allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor […]
Sun Jul

Saskatchewan in Canada holds another round of invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP]

Syed Khan – July 25, 2021 Saskatchewan PNP invited a total of 280 Canadian immigration hopefuls to apply for being provincially nominated by Saskatchewan for their permanent residence in Canada. Saskatchewan PNP is officially referred to as the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program [SINP]. All the provinces and territories in Canada – with the exception of […]
Sat Jul

CRS in new CEC draw matches 2nd lowest score

Date: 24 July 2021 Canada’s immigration department invited candidates with at least a score of 357. Candidates needed to be eligible for the CEC in order to be invited. A total of 4,500 Express Entry candidates received invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence on July 22. In the last CEC invitation round, 4,500 candidates […]
Fri Jul

Alberta PNP issues 181 invitations to candidates under the AINP’s Express Entry stream selection

Syed Khan – 23 July 23, 2021 Alberta PNP – officially the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program [AINP] has released details of the most recent draw to be held by the province. Run by the governments of Alberta and Canada, the AINP is an economic immigration program that nominates individuals for permanent residence within the province. […]
Thu Jul

Knowledge of French language for spouses now required in Quebec Experience Program

Syed Khan – 22 July 2021 Starting from July 22, 2021, spouses included in applications submitted under the Quebec Experience Program will have to show knowledge of spoken French with a minimum level of 4 on the Quebec Scale of Proficiency in French for Adult Immigrants. Spouses will have to show a declaration of knowledge […]
Thu Jul

Ontario issues invitations to 115 bilingual Express Entry candidates

Syed Khan – 22 July 2021 The FSSW is an enhanced PNP stream, which is aligned with the Express Entry system. Candidates who received a Notification Of Interest (NOI) in this draw should create an Express Entry profile after July 21, 2020. This is the fourth FSSW draw of the year and it brings the […]
Wed Jul

Canada invites 462 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence

Syed Khan – 21 July 2021 Canada invited 462 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on July 21. All of the invited candidates have previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The cut-off score was 734. In the previous PNP draw, 627 candidates were invited. The score requirement was 760. […]
Tue Jul

Canada is reopening its border to fully vaccinated tourists starting August 9th

Syed Khan – 20 July 2021 Canada, yesterday in a press conference held by Health Canada, announced the reopening of its borders to fully vaccinated tourists. The new measures come into effect starting August 9 at 12:01 a.m. EST. What does this mean for travelers? Fully vaccinated travelers no longer have to undergo an on-arrival […]
Mon Jul

Canadian government to announce updates to border measures today

Syed Khan – 19 July 2021 Health Canada, lead by Health Minister Patty Hajdu has scheduled a press conference for 1:30 pm Eastern Time. Officials are expected to announce updates on the easing of border restrictions along with updates on Canada’s ban on direct flights to India. On Sunday, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair tweeted […]
Sun Jul

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Syed Khan – 18 July, 2021 Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced a new open work permit option foressential workers and international student graduates in Canada.International student graduates can now apply for a new Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP),and temporary residents who applied for permanent residence can avail themselves of an openwork permit starting July 26, […]