Canada immigration latest news march 2018
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for March 2018:
Express Entry Draw Results
- March 28, 2018: Canada held its 84th Express Entry draw, issuing 3,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449 or higher.
- March 14, 2018: Canada held its 83rd Express Entry draw, issuing 3,750 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 446 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- March 22, 2018: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,250 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Human Capital Priorities Stream.
- March 15, 2018: The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 311 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Skills Immigration and International Graduate categories.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- March 20, 2018: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will be accepting new applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) on April 6, 2018.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- March 16, 2018: IRCC announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to improve the program's integrity and ensure that foreign workers are treated fairly and safely.
International Student Graduates
- March 13, 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.
Immigration Levels Plan
- March 12, 2018: IRCC announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2018-2020, which aims to welcome 310,000 new permanent residents to Canada in 2018, with a focus on economic immigration and family reunification.
Other News
- March 29, 2018: The Canadian government announced that it will be increasing funding for settlement services for newcomers to Canada, including language training and job placement programs.
- March 26, 2018: The City of Toronto announced that it will be launching a new program to help international students and recent immigrants find employment in the city.
These are just some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for March 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.