Tag: Immigration to Canada
Canada Immigration Newsletter by APIS
Express Entry is now the main source of permanent residence applications Since January 2015 the introduction of Canada’s Express Entry economic immigration selection system has come a long way. Express Entry manages the pool of candidates for Canada’s main economic immigration categories — Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class …
“Arrima” is now in service for Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Candidates who are interested in obtaining Canadian permanent residence through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) can express their interest to the Government of Quebec by creating a profile using Arrima. The Government of Quebec switched to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for the QSWP in August. The EOI system requires all interested candidates…
Ontario revises CRS for Human Capital Priorities Stream
Ontario has reviewed the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score requirement for its Express Entry-linked Human Capital Priorities immigration stream. Previously candidates were required to have a CRS score of at least 400, the stream’s guidelines now say the minimum score will be “as determined by the director.” A further update asks candidates to indicate their…
The Quebec Investor Program is now open
Quebec will accept total 1,900 applications in this new intake period, which runs until March 15, 2019. A maximum of 1,235 applications will be accepted from China (including Hong Kong and Macau). The popular program is the only provincial immigration stream that allows applicants to obtain permanent residence through a passive investment. This means that…
3,750 ITAs issued in latest draw (CRS minimum score drops to 441 in new Express Entry draw)
3,750 ITAs issued in latest draw, CRS minimum score drops to 441 in new Express Entry draw: On Wednesday, July 25 The Government of Canada issued 3,750 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score for this invitation round was 441, which is one…
Provincial nominees increased through Express Entry
A substantial increase in the number of applicants with a provincial nomination who applied Canada together with their families in 2017. The data show admissions of Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination and their accompanying family members rose from 7,818 in 2016 to 13,528 in 2017, an increase of nearly 75% . The…
