Canada has always been an immigrant-friendly nation but some provinces have been more successful in attracting immigrant talent as compared to others. Atlantic Immigration Pilot program (AIPP) is the one to credit. Historically, the Atlantic provinces have attracted fewer immigrants, which is why, as compared to other provinces, the four provinces of Nova Scotia, New...
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Canada ‘Trumps’ the US as Preferred Destination for Indian Professionals and Students
February 22, 2020May 12, 2023Canada Immigration News, Express Entry, Immigrate to Canada, Provincial Nominee Program, Work in Canadaby Eivy Joy Quito
Canada is fast becoming the preferred foreign destination for Indian professionals seeking immigration as well as Indian students seeking to secure a better future through a foreign degree. Canada Immigration for Indian Citizens is easier than the other alternatives. Numbers Paint a Clear Picture The number of Indian citizens qualifying for Canadian permanent residence has...
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Canada Staring at Acute Shortage of Nurses—a Fantastic Opportunity for Foreign Nursing Professionals
January 10, 2020May 12, 2023Canada Immigration News, Express Entry, Immigrate to Canada, Provincial Nominee Program, Work in Canadaby Eivy Joy Quito
Canada’s provinces are likely to focus on more immigrant nursing professionals even as the country stares at a sharp mismatch between risking nursing job vacancies and stagnant employment in the sector. The nurse shortage in Canada has brought fantastic opportunity for foreign professionals. Where are the Nursing Professionals in Canada? A 2017 report by Employment...
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The most popular professions in Canada for immigrants
January 26, 2019May 12, 2023Canada Immigration News, Express Entry, Immigrate to Canada, Provincial Nominee Program, Work in Canadaby Eivy Joy Quito
This year, the government plans to accept 330,000 immigrants, and almost 60% of all newcomers will arrive via economic immigration programs. Canada’s economic immigration programs will accept 81,400 immigrants in 2019. Government data for January-October 2018 shows which specialists are at the top of the list, invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada through...
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Parents sponsorship eligibility
January 25, 2019May 12, 2023Canada Immigration News, Express Entry, Immigrate to Canada, Provincial Nominee Programby Eivy Joy Quito
Every immigrant who wishes to bring both parents has to have earned at least $40,000 a year in the last three years. If that immigrant adds his grandparents to his application, his or her income must be at least $60,000 per year. There may be a period of nine years between the application and the...
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Manitoba is seeking to attract more international students
January 24, 2019May 12, 2023Canada Immigration News, Express Entry, Immigrate to Canada, Provincial Nominee Program, Work in Canadaby Eivy Joy Quito
Manitoba Minister of Education and Training Kelvin Goertzen declared 2019 the year of international education in the province. Manitoba is seeking to attract more foreign students. The minister sees international education enriching the province, allowing its citizens to develop a global network and providing economic opportunities. The Manitoba Council for International Education, in cooperation with...
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Canada increased the settlement funds required for Express Entry in 2019
January 22, 2019May 12, 2023Canada Immigration News, Express Entry, Immigrate to Canadaby Eivy Joy Quito
The IRCC has updated the table of settlement funds required to be eligible for Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs of the Express Entry system. The funds have been increased by just over 1.5% for each family level. In 2019, settlement funds required for a single person will be $12,669; for a family...