Swift Migration

11/09/2020

Canada has launched its boldest immigration plan in modern history in the midst of the second wave of COVID-19, increasing the number of newcomers it will bring into this country at record levels in a bid to stimulate the post-pandemic economic recovery.

According to the plan, Canada will welcome more than 1.2 million new immigrants over the next three years, with an annual intake that would reach 401,000 in 2021; 411,000 in 2022; and 421,000 in 2023 — equivalent to one percent of the population.

Canada will welcome more than 1.2 million new immigrants over the next three years, with an annual intake that could reach 401,000 in 2021; 411,000 in...

08/10/2020

Becoming a citizen in Canada can benefit both immigrants and their host country in many ways.

Compared to major Western countries, Canada has one of the highest percentages of immigrants who obtain citizenship.

07/16/2020

Last week, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first all-program Express Entry draw since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has created unpredictability around the world throughout 2020 and as such, no one knows what the near future has in store.
However, IRCC continues to do its best to provide immigrant candidates with peace of mind. Last week’s draw is evidence that IRCC will return to treating Express Entry candidates equally regardless of where they are currently located in the world.

Why the newest Express Entry draw should be celebrated.

05/23/2020

Registered nurses with profiles in the federal Express Entry pool were invited to apply for a provincial nomination in Nova Scotia’s latest PNP draw.

Nova Scotia held a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on May 22, inviting nurses to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

05/17/2020

Canada’s Express Entry draws are seeing a downward trend in score requirements for Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-specific draws, as the May 15 draw had the lowest points cut off for this cohort since January 2019.

The new Express Entry round issued 3,371 invitations to CEC candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 447 or higher.

Canada's Express Entry draws are seeing a downward trend in score requirements for Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-specific draws, as the March 15 draw had the lowest points cut off for this cohort

05/16/2020

Good news for International Students:
New international students will be able to begin their programs at a Canadian DLI online in fall 2020 and complete up to 50 per cent of the program while abroad, and then still be able to obtain the PGWP to work in Canada after completing their studies.

Canada is making an exception to the Post-Graduation Work Permit requirement for international students who are taking classes online this fall.

05/14/2020

The latest OINP Tech Draw had the lowest CRS requirement since the first draw was held in July 2019, and dropped by 46 CRS points since last Tech Draw.

Ontario invited 703 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on May 13.

05/05/2020

This is the largest FSSW draw of the year so far, with 307 Notifications of Interest (NOIs). The first draw of its kind this year, held on January 9, invited 242 bilingual candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

Ontario issued invitations to bilingual Express Entry candidates on April 30.

05/03/2020

The Invitations to Apply, or ITAs, were issued to Express Entry candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for these candidates was 452.

This is the lowest CRS requirement so far in 2020, three points under the April 16 CEC draw that had a minimum CRS cut off of 455.

The Government of Canada has issued 3,311 Invitations to Apply to Express Entry candidates through a program-specific draw held May 1.

05/01/2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced a ban on some 1,500 makes and models of military-grade "assault-style" weapons in Canada, effective immediately.
Starting today, licensed gun owners will no longer be allowed to sell, transport, import or use these sorts of weapons in this country.
"As of today, the market for assault weapons in Canada is closed," Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said. "Enough is enough. Banning these fi****ms will save Canadian lives."

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday a ban on some 1,500 models of military-grade "assault-style" weapons in Canada, a ban that takes effect immediately.

04/27/2020

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04/25/2020

Happy Ramadan Mubarak to everyone around the world. May this holy month bring peace and take away all the problems we are facing. Take care of yourselves and others by sharing love during Ramadan.