Canada immigration latest news june 2017
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for June 2017:
Express Entry Draw Results
- On June 14, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing 3,062 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449 or higher.
- This was the 54th Express Entry draw of 2017 and the 14th draw of the year with a CRS score above 400.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- On June 15, 2017, the province of British Columbia launched a new Tech Pilot stream, aimed at attracting highly skilled tech workers to the province. The stream allows eligible candidates to apply for a provincial nomination without a job offer.
- The province of Nova Scotia also launched a new Entrepreneur Stream, designed to attract entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the province.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- On June 22, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be accepting new applications for the FSWP, which had been suspended since November 2014. The program is now open to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have a valid job offer or are working in a field related to their occupation.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- On June 23, 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. The changes include increased penalties for employers who violate program rules and new requirements for employers to demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to hire Canadian workers.
Immigration Levels Plan
- On June 29, 2017, the Government of Canada released its Immigration Levels Plan for 2018, which sets out the government's plans to welcome 300,000 new permanent residents to Canada in 2018. The plan includes targets for economic immigration, family sponsorship, and refugee resettlement.
Other News
- On June 1, 2017, the Government of Canada launched a new online tool, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) Online, which allows individuals to access information about immigration and refugee protection in Canada.
- On June 20, 2017, the City of Toronto launched a new program, the Toronto Newcomer Strategy, aimed at supporting the integration of new immigrants into the city's communities.
These are just a few of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for June 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.