Canada immigration latest news 2019
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for 2019:
Express Entry Draw Results
- January 10, 2019: Canada held its first Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449 or higher.
- February 20, 2019: Canada held its second Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,350 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 443 or higher.
- March 27, 2019: Canada held its third Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 449 or higher.
- April 10, 2019: Canada held its fourth Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,350 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 451 or higher.
- May 29, 2019: Canada held its fifth Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 451 or higher.
- June 12, 2019: Canada held its sixth Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,350 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 451 or higher.
- July 17, 2019: Canada held its seventh Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 451 or higher.
- August 7, 2019: Canada held its eighth Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,350 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 451 or higher.
- September 4, 2019: Canada held its ninth Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 451 or higher.
- October 2, 2019: Canada held its tenth Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 462 or higher.
- November 20, 2019: Canada held its eleventh Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 475 or higher.
- December 18, 2019: Canada held its twelfth and final Express Entry draw of 2019, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 472 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- January 2019: British Columbia launched its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) to manage applications for its various immigration streams.
- February 2019: Ontario launched its new Human Capital Priorities Stream, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- March 2019: Alberta launched its new Self-Employed Farmer Stream, which targets farmers and ranchers who want to start their own business in the province.
- April 2019: Saskatchewan launched its new International Skilled Worker Occupations In-Demand Stream, which targets skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
- May 2019: Nova Scotia launched its new Labour Market Priorities Stream, which targets skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
- June 2019: Manitoba launched its new Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream, which targets skilled workers who have worked in Manitoba for at least six months.
- July 2019: New Brunswick launched its new Express Entry Labour Market Stream, which targets skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
- August 2019: Prince Edward Island launched its new Express Entry Skilled Worker Stream, which targets skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
- September 2019: Newfoundland and Labrador launched its new Express Entry Skilled Worker Stream, which targets skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
- October 2019: Quebec launched its new Arrima system, which manages applications for its skilled worker program.
- November 2019: British Columbia launched its new Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot, which targets entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the province.
- December 2019: Ontario launched its new Entrepreneur Stream, which targets entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the province.
Other Immigration News
- January 2019: Canada introduced a new public policy to allow certain international students to apply for permanent residence through the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
- February 2019: Canada introduced a new public policy to allow certain caregivers to apply for permanent residence through the Caregiver Program.
- March 2019: Canada launched its new Global Skills Strategy, which aims to attract highly skilled workers to the country.
- April 2019: Canada introduced a new public policy to allow certain international students to apply for permanent residence through the International Student Program.
- May 2019: Canada launched its new Atlantic Immigration Pilot, which aims to attract skilled workers to the Atlantic provinces.
- June 2019: Canada introduced a new public policy to allow certain refugees to apply for permanent residence through the Refugee Protection Program.
- July 2019: Canada launched its new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, which aims to attract skilled workers to rural and northern communities.
- August 2019: Canada introduced a new public policy to allow certain international students to apply for permanent residence through the International Student Program.
- September 2019: Canada launched its new Start-Up Visa Program, which aims to attract entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the country.
- October 2019: Canada introduced a new public policy to allow certain caregivers to apply for permanent residence through the Caregiver Program.
- November 2019: Canada launched its new Atlantic Immigration Pilot, which aims to attract skilled workers to the Atlantic provinces.
- December 2019: Canada introduced a new public policy to allow certain international students to apply for permanent residence through the International Student Program.
These are just some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for 2019. If you're planning to immigrate to Canada, it's essential to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments to ensure you have the best possible chance of success.