Canada immigration latest news april 2017
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for April 2017:
Express Entry Draw Results
- On April 5, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing 3,593 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 447 or higher.
- On April 19, 2017, IRCC conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 3,062 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 441 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- On April 12, 2017, the province of British Columbia launched a new Tech Pilot stream, aimed at attracting highly skilled tech workers to the province.
- On April 18, 2017, the province of Ontario launched a new Entrepreneur Stream, aimed at attracting entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the province.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- On April 10, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be accepting new applications for the FSWP, which had been suspended since November 2014.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- On April 14, 2017, the Government of Canada announced changes to the TFWP, aimed at improving the program's integrity and ensuring that foreign workers are treated fairly.
Immigration Levels Plan
- On April 13, 2017, the Government of Canada announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2017-2020, which aims to welcome 300,000 new permanent residents to Canada each year.
Other News
- On April 20, 2017, the Canadian government announced that it would be increasing funding for settlement services for new immigrants, aimed at helping them integrate into Canadian society.
These are just a few of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for April 2017. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend checking out the official Government of Canada website or other reputable sources for the latest information.