119 articles · Page 8 of 12 — the latest immigration news and visa updates for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the UAE.
CanadaThe BCPNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program) is a program utilised by the British Columbia government to choose immigration applicants to nominate to the Canadian government for permanent residence in the province and to contribute to the province’s economic growth. One of Canada’s PNPs is the BCPNP. The programme is highly broad, with two categories for…
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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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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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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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CanadaSince the beginning of 2021, Canada has had 17 CEC draws. On September 14, Canada welcomed 2,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a score of at least 462 were invited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Candidates who have been invited to apply for permanent…
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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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CanadaSince the beginning of 2021, B.C. has given over 8,000 invitations to seek for a provincial nomination. On September 7, B.C. welcomed 34 tech employees to apply for a provincial nomination. The invites were distributed via the BC PNP Tech, a part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Candidates invited through British…
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CanadaBeginning this week, foreign people who are fully vaccinated and meet the other conditions to enter Canada for non-essential purposes will be able to do so. Based on the most recent available data, scientific facts, and epidemiological situation both in Canada and globally, the Canada Border Services Agency said that the country will resume welcoming…
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CanadaSince the beginning of 2021, Manitoba has given 7,391 invitations to PNP candidates. On September 2, Manitoba welcomed 602 immigrant candidates to seek for a provincial nomination. Candidates that are invited can apply for a nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). They will be eligible to apply as Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates…
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AustraliaINVITATION ROUND: 1 SEPTEMBER 2021 Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 1 invitations 190 minimum Matrix score: 80 491 nominations:0 invitation 491 minimum Matrix score: Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nomination: 3 invitations 491 nomination: 0 invitation Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nomination: 12 invitations 190 minimum Matrix…
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