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Express Entry Draw - September 5, 2018

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry System today. The lowest score to receive an ITA today was 440 which is the same score as the previous Express Entry Draw. 

Canada and Australia Announce Amendment to Youth Mobility Arrangement

On August 28, 2018, the Canadian and Australian Governments agreed to expand the age range in the Memorandum of Understanding between Canada and Australia relating to youth mobility. Australian citizens will now be able to apply for a Canadian work permit under the International Experience Canada Program if they are 18 to 35 years of age (inclusive). Until now, Australian citizens had to be 18 to 30 years of age (inclusive) to participate in this Program.

 

Express Entry Draw - August 22, 2018

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,750 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry System today. The lowest score to receive an ITA today was 440 which is the lowest score in an Express Entry draw where no program has been specified so far this year. 

3 Canadian Cities Ranked Among the Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in the World

3 Canadian Cities Ranked Among the Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in the World

Three Canadian Cities (Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto) have ranked among the top ten most liveable cities in the world in the latest ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The free report can be accessed via the following link: http://www.eiu.com/Handlers/WhitepaperHandler.ashx?fi=The_Global_Liveability_index_2018.pdf&mode=wp&campaignid=Liveability2018

Quebec’s Expression of Interest System

The Government of Quebec has announced more information with respect to its new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Candidates must now submit their EOI through the new Arrima portal. Unfortunately, the Arrima portal has not yet launched and no date has been provided as to when we can expect the portal to be available.

A Guide to Your Rights at the Border

A Guide to Your Rights at the Border

Did you know that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) can randomly search your electronic device(s) (and your files) at the border? Or that being a single man travelling alone increases your chances of being searched by the CBSA? Or that you could be arrested for refusing to provide the CBSA with the password(s) to access your devices? The BC Civil Liberties Association and Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic recently published a guide with respect to privacy rights at the Canadian border and US preclearance zones in Canada.

Express Entry Draw - July 25, 2018

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,750 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry System today. The lowest score to receive an ITA today was 441 which is one point lower than the last draw.

Changes to Quebec Skilled Worker and Quebec Experience Programs

The Government of Quebec has announced changes to many of its immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker and Quebec Experience programs. Both programs will be moving to an Expression of Interest system (similar to the Federal Express Entry System), and candidates with the highest points scores will be invited to apply on a periodic basis. The economic programs will no longer be processed on a “first in, first out” basis.

Express Entry Draw - July 11, 2018

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,750 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry System today. The lowest score to receive an ITA today was 442 which is the same point score as the last draw.

New Deadline to Submit Permanent Residence Applications

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has brought forward the deadline to submit an application for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry System. If you received an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry System before today, you have 90 calendar days to submit your application. However, if you receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry System from today onward, you must submit your application within 60 calendar days.