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British Columbia Announces Changes To Provincial Nominee Program

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The B.C. Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Shirley Bond, today announced significant changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) for Canadian immigration.


Sixth Express Entry draw: 1637 Invitations issued, lowest Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) required was 453

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

On March 27, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced a record breaking Express Entry draw.


Nova Scotia Welcoming More Immigrants Than At Any Time In Last 10 Years

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The government of Nova Scotia has stated that 2,661 immigrants settled in the province last year, more than at any point over the past decade.


Ground-breaking Express Entry draw: 1620 Invitations issued, lowest Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) required was 481

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

For the first time since its introduction on January 1st, 2015, Canada’s Express Entry application management system has resulted in invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence being issued to candidates with less than 600 CRS points.


More Immigrants To Canada Heading West, Fewer To Toronto Area

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The proportion of new immigrants to Canada settling in Toronto dropped to 33 percent in 2010, from 48 percent in 2000. The decade of the 2000s saw a rising share of new arrivals opting instead for other destinations, particularly medium-sized cities on the Prairies.


Canadian Immigration Applicants Warned Of Scam

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the federal agency that is responsible for border enforcement, immigration enforcement and customs services, has warned in a press release of a scam asking applicants for Canadian immigration for money.


Quebec Allocates 6,300 Places For Skilled Worker Program

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The government of Quebec has announced that it will receive a maximum of 6,300 applications for a Quebec Selection Certificate through its Quebec Skilled Worker Program , which is due to reopen later this year.


Quebec Allocates 6,300 Places For Skilled Worker Program

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The government of Quebec has announced that it will receive a maximum of 6,300 applications for a Quebec Selection Certificate through its Quebec Skilled Worker Program , which is due to reopen later this year.


Hamilton Outlines Immigration Strategy At United Nations Meeting

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The Canadian city of Hamilton, situated south of Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario, was the only Canadian city represented among global metropolises talking about their immigration strategies at a recent meeting hosted by the United Nations in New York City.


Foreign Workers made up less than two percent of Canadian workforce between 2002 and 2012

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 July 2015

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has reported that foreign workers made up less than two percent of the overall labour force in Canada between the years 2002 and 2012, inclusive.