Canada immigration latest news for 2018
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for 2018:
Express Entry Draw Results
- January 10, 2018: Canada held its first Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 2,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 or higher.
- February 15, 2018: Canada held its second Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 2,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
- March 7, 2018: Canada held its third Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 2,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 441 or higher.
- April 11, 2018: Canada held its fourth Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,000 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 441 or higher.
- May 30, 2018: Canada held its fifth Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 440 or higher.
- June 20, 2018: Canada held its sixth Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 441 or higher.
- July 18, 2018: Canada held its seventh Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
- August 2, 2018: Canada held its eighth Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
- September 5, 2018: Canada held its ninth Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
- October 3, 2018: Canada held its tenth Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
- November 7, 2018: Canada held its eleventh Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
- December 5, 2018: Canada held its twelfth and final Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- January 2018: British Columbia launched its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) to manage applications for its various immigration streams.
- February 2018: Ontario launched its new Human Capital Priorities Stream, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- March 2018: Alberta launched its new Self-Employed Farmer Stream, which targets farmers and ranchers who want to start their own business in the province.
- April 2018: Saskatchewan launched its new International Skilled Worker Category, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- May 2018: Nova Scotia launched its new Labour Market Priorities Stream, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- June 2018: Manitoba launched its new Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- July 2018: Prince Edward Island launched its new Labour Impact Category, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- August 2018: New Brunswick launched its new Express Entry Labour Market Stream, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- September 2018: Newfoundland and Labrador launched its new Express Entry Skilled Worker Category, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- October 2018: Quebec launched its new Arrima system, which targets skilled workers with a strong education and work experience.
- November 2018: British Columbia launched its new Entrepreneur Immigration Stream, which targets entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in the province.
- December 2018: Ontario launched its new French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, which targets skilled workers who speak French and want to live and work in Ontario.
Other Immigration News
- January 2018: Canada introduced a new policy to allow temporary foreign workers to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
- February 2018: Canada launched its new Global Skills Strategy, which aims to attract highly skilled workers from around the world.
- March 2018: Canada introduced a new policy to allow international students to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
- April 2018: Canada launched its new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, which aims to attract skilled workers to rural and northern communities.
- May 2018: Canada introduced a new policy to allow caregivers to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
- June 2018: Canada launched its new Atlantic Immigration Pilot, which aims to attract skilled workers to Atlantic Canada.
- July 2018: Canada introduced a new policy to allow international graduates to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
- August 2018: Canada launched its new International Mobility Program, which aims to attract highly skilled workers from around the world.
- September 2018: Canada introduced a new policy to allow entrepreneurs to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
- October 2018: Canada launched its new Start-Up Visa Program, which aims to attract entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in Canada.
- November 2018: Canada introduced a new policy to allow international students to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
- December 2018: Canada launched its new Global Talent Stream, which aims to attract highly skilled workers from around the world.
These are just some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for 2018. If you're interested in immigrating to Canada, it's always a good idea to check the official government website for the most up-to-date information.