IRCC has plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen and process immigrant files. The federal government will undergo a systemic expansion to implement AI on predictive analysis methods. They believe that understanding the trends of temporary residents will benefit the overall immigration process for the department. There will be more emphasis on international students...
Month: January 2019
Parents and grandparents sponsorship starts on January 28, 2019
Minister of Immigration Ahmed Hussen has officially announced the date of the reopening of the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP). Applications will reopen from 12:00 pm EST on January 28, 2019. The launch of the PGP in 2019 will include a new and improved application process. The Government took steps to improve an electronic queue...
International tourism: Canada welcomes people from all over the world
With a record number of delegates, buyers and one-on-one meetings, Canada’s largest tourism event, Rendez-vous Canada (RVC), endorsed the industry in the country and made clear its commitment to increase international tourism. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, said that Canada is open to business and tourism, and welcomes people from all over...
Canadian post-secondary institutions may need to look for new student sources
As Chinese international students have brought approximately $5 billion in economic benefits to Canada a year, Canadian post-secondary colleges and universities hope that the incoming of Chinese international students to Canada will not be affected by the current Canada-China relations. The figures show that Chinese international students make up approximately one-third of the total number...
Nova Scotia invited first candidates in January 2019
On January 7, 2019, Nova Scotia held Draw in its Entrepreneur Stream. 33 candidates have been invited and the lowest score was 112 points. One more candidate was invited via International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream and the score of the candidate was 54 points. Fast and Reliable Canada Immigration Services. Determine Your Options Today!
A research project studying employment equity in immigrant communities has been announced
The Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) is conducting a community-based research project funded by the United Way, titled “Research on employment equity for South Asian in immigrant communities in Toronto”. This initiative is a three-year community-based research study on the employment needs, barriers, and recommendations for employment equity for South Asian immigrant communities...
British Columbia PNP Issued new invitations
On January 16, 2018, British Columbia has issued invitations to apply to qualified registrants via the BC Provincial Nominee Program. The total number of invitations issued – 316. The lowest scores in the categories were: Skilled Immigrant – Skilled Worker 85 Skilled Immigrant – International Graduate 95 Skilled Immigrant – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 68 ...
The increasing number of Chinese international students in Canada
Canadian Association of Colleges and Universities President Paul Davidson said the number of Chinese international students will remain consistent for the following academic year. Chinese international students make up one-third of the total Canadian international student population. Junior high school international students and their families bring in $5 billion in annual revenue for Canada. If...
Cape Breton University on track to become Canada’s most diverse university
According to Cape Breton University (CBU) student union’s multicultural hub, students from 96 countries now attend CBU and more than 100 different languages are spoken on campus. More than 500 new international students — the vast majority of them from India — enrolled at CBU this semester. Coming on the heels of more than 1,000...