Canada immigration latest news august 2018
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for August 2018:
Express Entry Draw Results
- August 22, 2018: Canada held its 94th Express Entry draw, issuing 3,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 442 or higher.
- August 15, 2018: Canada held its 93rd Express Entry draw, issuing 3,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- August 24, 2018: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 15 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Skilled Trades Stream, with a minimum CRS score of 345.
- August 22, 2018: The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 64 ITAs to candidates in the Skills Immigration and International Graduate categories, with a minimum CRS score of 302.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- August 16, 2018: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will be accepting new applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) on September 20, 2018.
International Student Graduates
- August 21, 2018: IRCC announced that international student graduates who have completed a degree or diploma from a Canadian institution can now apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) online.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- August 17, 2018: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including new requirements for employers and increased penalties for non-compliance.
Immigration Levels Plan
- August 14, 2018: IRCC announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2019, which aims to welcome 310,000 new permanent residents to Canada, including 74,000 in the economic class, 27,000 in the family class, and 20,000 in the refugee class.
Other News
- August 24, 2018: The Canadian government announced a new pilot program to attract skilled workers from the United States, the "Pathways to Prosperity" program.
- August 22, 2018: The City of Toronto announced a new initiative to support immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners, the "Toronto Entrepreneurship Strategy".
These are just some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for August 2018. If you're planning to immigrate to Canada, it's always a good idea to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments to ensure you have the most accurate and relevant information.