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Stream for Nova Scotia Express Entry Reopened to Accept More ApplicationsCanada
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Stream for Nova Scotia Express Entry Reopened to Accept More Applications

With sudden increase in the demand of candidates, Nova Scotia government announced the decision to accept another round of applications up to 300 under Nova Scotia Demand – Express Entry Immigration system from 9:00 am onwards on 11th October 2017 (Wednesday). The category B of the stream is where the application will be accepted wherein…

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Canada Set to Raise 2018 Immigration LevelsCanada
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Canada Set to Raise 2018 Immigration Levels

In consideration with new report presented by the Conference Board of Canada, different stature of Canadian immigration policies affects quite different to the economy of the country. The report covers the segment of GDP, ratio of workers per retiree, current size of the Canada Population and total cost incurred by the health care industry. It…

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Express Entry 73rd Draw held on 4 OctoberCanada
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Express Entry 73rd Draw held on 4 October

2801 candidates received an ITA in the 73rd draw ,held on 4th October 2017 , since the launch of Express Entry program. Candidates with a minimum of 438 CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points received an ITA. Candidates who have received the ITAs need to apply for permanent residency within 90 days of receiving the invitation. Despite the fall…

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New Study Suggests Rising Immigration Level to Benefit Canada in the Long RunCanada
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New Study Suggests Rising Immigration Level to Benefit Canada in the Long Run

In consideration with new report presented by the Conference Board of Canada, different stature of Canadian immigration policies affects quite different to the economy of the country. The report covers the segment of GDP, ratio of workers per retiree, current size of the Canada Population and total cost incurred by the health care industry. It…

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Slight Decrease in CRS Cut-Off Threshold in September 20th Express Entry DrawCanada
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Slight Decrease in CRS Cut-Off Threshold in September 20th Express Entry Draw

The latest express entry draw for Canada Immigration process has output the lowest CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) point till date with last point being 433 to garner ITA (Invitation to Apply). The draw took place on 20 th September 2017 and has definitely brought in good news for many prospective candidates. This CRS cut-off is…

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Changes for New Brunswick Provincial Nominee ProgramCanada
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Changes for New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

Substantial changes have been made to New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP.) These changes will impact all the candidates who want to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with New Brunswick Province. Expression of Interest will now be accepted only from candidates fulfilling certain criteria. To get your EOI accepted, you need to show one…

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September 6 Express Entry Draw Invites 2772 Candidates to Apply for Immigration to CanadaCanada
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September 6 Express Entry Draw Invites 2772 Candidates to Apply for Immigration to Canada

Applicants with score as low as 435 have received an Invitation to Apply (ITA.) This will bring a sigh of relief to all the applicants who have filed an express entry pool for Canada permanent residency. The good news is for all those waiting for the latest selection ranking news through the comprehensive ranking system…

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Introduction of Mandatory Provisional Visa before Grant of Australian Permanent ResidencyAustralia
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Introduction of Mandatory Provisional Visa before Grant of Australian Permanent Residency

In new move to ensure credibility of the migrant towards Australian society as whole as well as keeping the demands of the national security in the forefront, Australian Government has planned to introduce Provisional Visas as mandatory criteria for immigrants looking for Permanent Residency in the country. All the migrants will first have to visit…

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VETASSESS PRIORITY PROCESSING – COMING SOON!Australia
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VETASSESS PRIORITY PROCESSING – COMING SOON!

The following information has been sent from VETASSESS to migration agents via email: “We are pleased to announce that on 1 August 2017, we are launching Priority Processing service for our General Professional Occupation applicants. This premium service will offer applicants the option to fast track their application for an additional fee. We understand that…

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Staff Cutbacks Might Lead to Higher Waiting Period for Grant of Australian Citizenship and VisasAustralia
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Staff Cutbacks Might Lead to Higher Waiting Period for Grant of Australian Citizenship and Visas

With recent changes being brought in by the Australian government in terms of staff cut in the immigration department, the waiting period for garnering visa and Australian citizenship might increase. The main aspects of this change as stated by Mr. Mike Pezzullo, Department Secretary is: The change in staff is made to overcome the under…

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