The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced two new immigration categories for entrepreneurs–the International Graduate Entrepreneur Category and the International Entrepreneur Category–on July 30. Among these, the International Graduate Entrepreneur Category is for graduates from Memorial University and College…
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently published a public opinion research that gauged the view of the Canadian citizens on the “passport of the future”. The study was held through 15 focus groups and the participants were asked…
In a draw held on July 25th, 2018, British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 400 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to candidates under its Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams. British Columbia PNP has two…
Quebec is introducing a new Expression of Interest system on August 2nd , 2018, with an aim to streamline the processing of Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) applications. Certain changes have also been introduced to the current points grid of the…
In 95th Express Entry draw held on July 25, 2018, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,750 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score in this draw was 441.…
In the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP Tech Pilot) draw held on July 18, a total of 27 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination were sent to skilled workers and international graduates. The Tech Pilot scheme of…
Australia may introduce a “values test” for those who apply for Australian permanent residence in the country, revealed Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The test is proposed as a means to protect the “extraordinarily successful” multicultural society of Australia, according…
In a draw held on July 19, Prince Edward Island PNP issued 75 invitations to apply for provincial nomination to candidates in the Express Entry and Labor Impact categories. Another 50 invitations were issued to candidates in the Business Impact…
Quebec has released more information regarding the Expression of Interest system that will replace its first-come, first-served application process for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and the Mon Projet Quebec application portal. As per the new changes that will…
