Canada – US border may be re-opened in June
The Mayor of Windsor Drew Dilkens stated that they are expecting to ease travel restrictions on the southern border by the end of June, although the Government did not provide an official date. In May, […]
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Some students were denied boarding on their way to Canada
The pandemic situation has been getting better in Canada recently. Postsecondary institutions announce their plans to convert some courses to ‘offline’ in the fall semester. Many international students have started to pack their luggage to
ESDC released new processing times for LMIA applications
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from different processing centres, the current average LMIA processing times
New Brunswick is seeking Data Scientists and Engineers
New Brunswick announced the new recruitment for IT specialists to be held in June 2021. This recruitment is intended to cover labour gaps of the New Brunswick Employers in the IT sector. Registration to the event is
Canada introduced program delivery update for healthcare workers permanent residence pathway
On June 2, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced the COVID-19 program delivery update for the Healthcare workers permanent residence pathway. The Government updated the instructions to add information related to the Ministerial stay of
British Columbia invited 68 persons under the Tech Pilot
On June 1, 2021, British Columbia held this year’s eleventh draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech Program (BC PNP Tech). In this draw, the province invited 68 candidates in four categories: Skills Immigration
Manitoba conducted unexpected MPNP draw #117
On June 1, 2021, Manitoba released the results of the unexpected draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), which occurred two days after round #116. In this draw, the province invited only candidates in
Canada updated the temporary public policy for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
The government of Canada updated the Temporary Public Policy for Out-of-Status Construction Workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that was implemented on January 2, 2020. The policy has sought to regularize individuals who have
Immigration Medical Examination requirements were updated for Express Entry
Due to COVID-19, the Government of Canada made some changes to the way how applicants can meet an Immigration Medical Examination (IME) requirement for Express Entry application submission. IME is required as a part of
OINP invited 758 new skilled trades candidates
On June 1, 2021, Ontario invited 986 candidates in the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). All invitees have their profiles created in the Express Entry system between June 1, 2020,