125 articles · Page 8 of 13 — the latest immigration news and visa updates for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the UAE.
CanadaHopefully, this is good news for international students and future immigrants! In the federal election of 2021, the Liberals will form a minority government. The Liberals will win the 2021 federal election with a minority government, according to CTV News’ Decision Desk. At a crucial moment in the pandemic, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will stay…
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CanadaAfter nearly five months, direct communication between India and Canada has been reconnected. Air Canada has resumed nonstop flights between Delhi and Toronto, with a new procedure requiring WHO-approved vaccinated passengers to do an RT-PCR or rapid PCR test at the Covid-19 Testing Centre and Lounge at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 within 18 hours of…
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CanadaThe pilot program aims to make permanent residency more accessible to international students who have completed one of 19 authorized academic programs. The province of New Brunswick has launched a new immigration pilot program for international students who have graduated from the province’s four private career colleges. International students who have studied in one of…
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AustraliaIn the previous month, Pearson introduced three changes to its PTE Academic test in order to improve the experience of those who take it. Australia also announced the establishment of an Agriculture visa, much to the delight of the farming business. Modifications to the Pearson PTE Academic English Test Three changes to the PTE Academic…
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CanadaWith the most recent draw, Prince Edward Island has issued 1,337 invitations this year. On September 16, the Province of Prince Edward Island hosted its usual monthly immigration draw. Through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the province welcomed a total of 143 immigration candidates. Express Entry and Labour Impact applicants received the majority of the…
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CanadaOn September 14, 2021, British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) hosted two draws. In a general draw, 365 Skilled Worker and International Graduate applicants were selected to seek for a provincial nomination under the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration categories. Candidates minimum needed scores differed by category. The following were the Express Entry BC…
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CanadaWhen Alberta welcomed 500 Express Entry applicants to file for a provincial nomination, it set a new record. On September 7, Alberta welcomed 500 Express Entry applicants to file for a provincial nomination. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) had its largest draw to date in September, following two huge draws in August. The previous…
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CanadaAccording to the Canadian government, beginning September 22, 2021, persons will be required to provide documentation of fully vaccinated status in order to get access to certain businesses. The government has provided essential information regarding the plans, even though the regulations have not yet been released. “Fully vaccinated” means that a person has gotten two…
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AustraliaCanberra Matrix Invitation Round: 13 September 2021 Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 0 invitation 190 minimum Matrix score: 491 nominations: 0 491 minimum Matrix score Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nomination: 3 invitations 491 nomination: 0 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nomination: 1 invitation 190 minimum Matrix score:…
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CanadaThe election outcome is the most important event in Canada’s immigration system since the federal government is primarily responsible for the laws that influence it. The Constitution establishes immigration as a combined federal-provincial jurisdiction, with the federal government having final authority. In practice, while provinces and territories across Canada are very active in recruiting and…
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