Canada immigration latest news 2018

Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for 2018:

Express Entry Draw Results

• January 2018: Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year, inviting 2,750 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446.
• February 2018: Canada held its second Express Entry draw, inviting 2,750 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 442.
• March 2018: Canada held its third Express Entry draw, inviting 2,750 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 441.
• April 2018: Canada held its fourth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,000 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 440.
• May 2018: Canada held its fifth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,750 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 439.
• June 2018: Canada held its sixth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,750 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 438.
• July 2018: Canada held its seventh Express Entry draw, inviting 3,750 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 437.
• August 2018: Canada held its eighth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,750 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 436.
• September 2018: Canada held its ninth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,750 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 435.
• October 2018: Canada held its tenth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 434.
• November 2018: Canada held its eleventh Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 433.
• December 2018: Canada held its twelfth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 432.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

• Ontario: Launched the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to attract skilled workers and international students.
• British Columbia: Launched the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to attract skilled workers and international students.
• Alberta: Launched the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) to attract skilled workers and international students.
• Saskatchewan: Launched the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to attract skilled workers and international students.
• Manitoba: Launched the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to attract skilled workers and international students.

New Immigration Policies

• Canada introduced a new immigration policy to attract more skilled workers and international students.
• Canada introduced a new policy to allow international students to apply for permanent residence after completing their studies.
• Canada introduced a new policy to allow temporary foreign workers to apply for permanent residence after working in Canada for a certain period of time.

Immigration Levels

• Canada announced that it will increase its immigration levels to 340,000 in 2018, up from 300,000 in 2017.
• Canada announced that it will increase its immigration levels to 360,000 in 2019, up from 340,000 in 2018.

Refugee Resettlement

• Canada announced that it will resettle 25,000 refugees in 2018, up from 20,000 in 2017.
• Canada announced that it will resettle 30,000 refugees in 2019, up from 25,000 in 2018.

Other News

• Canada launched a new online portal to help immigrants and refugees access government services and information.
• Canada launched a new program to help immigrants and refugees integrate into Canadian society.
• Canada launched a new program to attract more international students to study in Canada.

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for 2018, and the information may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. It's always best to check with the official government sources or a licensed immigration consultant for the most accurate and current information.