Canada immigration latest news november 2017
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration from November 2017:
Express Entry Draw Results
- On November 1, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing 3,900 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 471 or higher.
- On November 15, 2017, IRCC conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 484 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- On November 2, 2017, the province of British Columbia launched its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) for the following occupations: Early Childhood Educator, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Registered Nurse.
- On November 14, 2017, the province of Nova Scotia launched its Labour Market Priorities Stream, targeting candidates with skills in the following occupations: Software Engineer, Data Analyst, and Network Administrator.
Federal Skilled Trades Program
- On November 1, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be accepting applications for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) under the Express Entry system. The program is designed for skilled tradespeople who want to immigrate to Canada.
International Student Graduates
- On November 10, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be introducing a new pathway for international student graduates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The new pathway is expected to come into effect in 2018.
Refugee Resettlement
- On November 14, 2017, IRCC announced that it would be increasing its refugee resettlement targets for 2018, with a goal of resettling 29,000 refugees in Canada.
Other News
- On November 1, 2017, the Canadian government announced that it would be increasing funding for the Canada Summer Jobs program, which provides funding for summer jobs for students and recent graduates.
- On November 15, 2017, the province of Quebec announced that it would be introducing a new immigration plan, which includes a target of 40,000 new immigrants for 2018.
These are just a few of the latest news updates on Canada immigration from November 2017. If you're interested in immigrating to Canada, it's always a good idea to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the immigration landscape.