Canada immigration 2017 latest news
Here are some of the latest news and updates on Canada immigration for 2017:
Express Entry Draw Results
- On November 30, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing 3,900 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 477 or higher.
- On November 22, 2017, IRCC conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 484 or higher.
- On November 16, 2017, IRCC conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 491 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- On November 28, 2017, the province of British Columbia launched a new Tech Pilot stream, aimed at attracting highly skilled tech workers to the province.
- On November 22, 2017, the province of Ontario launched a new Entrepreneur Stream, aimed at attracting entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the province.
- On November 15, 2017, the province of Nova Scotia launched a new International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream, aimed at attracting international graduates who want to start a business in the province.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- On November 24, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be accepting new applications for the FSWP, which had been suspended since 2012.
- The FSWP is a points-based system that assesses candidates based on factors such as education, work experience, language skills, and adaptability.
Family Sponsorship
- On November 21, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be increasing the number of family sponsorship applications it would process in 2018.
- The government had previously announced that it would be increasing the number of family sponsorship applications it would process in 2017, but it appears that the demand for family sponsorship has been higher than expected.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- On November 17, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be introducing new measures to improve the TFWP, including a new online application system and a requirement for employers to demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to hire Canadian workers before hiring foreign workers.
Other News
- On November 29, 2017, the Canadian government announced that it would be increasing the number of refugees it would accept in 2018, from 25,000 to 27,000.
- On November 22, 2017, the Canadian government announced that it would be introducing new measures to improve the processing of asylum claims, including a new online application system and a requirement for asylum seekers to provide biometric data.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates on Canada immigration for 2017. If you're interested in immigrating to Canada, it's a good idea to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments to ensure that you have the most accurate and up-to-date information.