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Last Express Entry Draw of 2020! On December 23, 2020, Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held draw number 170, which is believed to be the last draw of 2020 under the Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) program. There were 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of [...]
How do I get a Job Offer from a Canadian Employer to Work in Canada? This is the most asked question among immigrants trying to relocate to Canada. While there are immigrant categories where you will not need a job offer (see below), typically you will. There are a few options such as [...]
Express Entry Draw #168 – December 9, 2020! On December 9th, Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #169 under the Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) program. There were 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 469, which remained the same since [...]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Begins Accepting New Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Applications Following an order issued by U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis of the Eastern District of New York, effective December 7, 2020, USCIS has begun to accept first-time DACA applications under the “Dreamers” program. Although the U.S. Department of [...]
On December 2nd, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance on Schedule A designations. What Are Schedule A Occupations? USCIS Policy On Schedule A Designations: Schedule A designated occupations are pre-determined by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as occupations that have a labor shortage. Essentially, DOL certifies they do not [...]
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) International Skilled Workers (ISW) conducted a draw on December 1, 2020. You need a minimum score of 60 points out of 110 to apply under a SINP ISW sub-category. As of November 24th, the SINP started to issue up to an additional 10 points for candidates who are [...]
Canadian Designated Learning Institutions Reopening to International Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: As of October 20, 2020, there are many designated learning institutions (DLI’s) that have reopened and are allowing international students to travel to Canada, so long as they have been approved for a Canadian study permit and are travelling to Canada for a [...]
Effective November 24, 2020, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will provide additional criterion points to bilingual International Skilled Worker applicants. Up to 10 points can be claimed by those with both English and French language ability. Minimum Scored Required for SINP Program You need a minimum score of 60 points out of 110 [...]
November 26, 2020 ArriveCan Now Required to Enter Canada As of November 21, 2020, all air travelers whose final destination is Canada must use the ArriveCAN mobile application when they are entering Canada. The app requires travelers to submit their travel and contact information, quarantine plan (unless they are quarantine exempt under the Mandatory [...]
November 26, 2020 Visa Application Centers in India Starting to Reopen! Great News for Indian Nationals who are applying for permanent residence in the family class as a spouse, partner, or dependent child as well as study permit applicants who plan to study at one of the approved DLIs in Canada. You can now [...]
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