402 articles · Page 28 of 41 — the latest immigration news and visa updates for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the UAE.
AustraliaIn an effort to cover a record number of employment openings created by the Covid-19 outbreak, Australia’s government will provide visa rebates to students and backpackers who wish to visit the nation. Visitors entering Australia on a student or working holiday visa will get a refund on their application cost, according to Prime Minister Scott…
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CanadaIn Ontario’s most recent PNP draw, nurses, bankers, and food service managers were among the 18 occupations targeted. On January 12, Ontario held its second draw in two days, inviting 502 Express Entry applicants to file for a provincial nomination. Invited candidates got Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging between 464 and 467 in the…
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CanadaAlberta has issued more invites to immigrate than it did in the previous PNP draw. The minimum CRS score needed for Express Entry candidates has increased slightly. On December 14, Alberta invited 150 Express Entry applicants to file for a provincial nomination, an increase from the last round of invitations. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program…
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CanadaOnly PNP applicants were invited to apply for permanent residence in the first Express Entry draw of the year. Canada is welcoming 392 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency in the new year. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited only Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to the January 5 draw. The cutoff…
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CanadaIRCC met the target by focusing on converting temporary residents who were in Canada during the pandemic to permanent residents. For the second time since its establishment as a country in 1867, Canada has welcomed over 400,000 new permanent immigrants in 2021. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC) Canada has recently verified this in a press…
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CanadaThe last all-program Express Entry draw in Canada took place about a year ago. On December 22, Canada welcomed 746 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. Candidates that were invited had already obtained a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which increased their base human capital score by 600 points. As a…
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CanadaDecember 22, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian workers and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the federal government’s intention to temporarily expand eligibility for key support programs to ensure Canadians…
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CanadaThe unveiling of the new Atlantic Immigration Program brought together Canada’s immigration minister and other provincial and federal officials. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) will become a permanent programme on January 1st, according to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and provincial leaders. The Atlantic Immigration Program will be the new name. 6,000 immigrants will be able…
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CanadaIn the Express Entry pool, Canada continues to invite PNP applicants. On December 10, Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw. A total of 1,032 people were given the opportunity to apply for permanent residency. Candidates that were invited had already obtained a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which increased their base human…
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CanadaThe draw on November 24 was tied for the smallest of the year, with the second-highest CRS requirement. On November 24, Alberta welcomed 100 Express Entry applicants to file for a provincial nomination. Given that the majority of this year’s Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) draws have welcomed more than 200 candidates at a time,…
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