Canada immigration latest news october 2018
Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for October 2018:
Express Entry Draw Results
- October 31, 2018: Canada held its 94th Express Entry draw, issuing 3,900 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 445 or higher.
- October 24, 2018: Canada held its 93rd Express Entry draw, issuing 3,900 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 442 or higher.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- October 25, 2018: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 15 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Skilled Trades Stream, with a minimum score of 44.
- October 18, 2018: The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 311 ITAs to candidates in the Skills Immigration and International Graduate categories, with a minimum score of 75.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- October 26, 2018: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will be accepting new applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) on November 15, 2018.
International Student Graduates
- October 23, 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)
- October 19, 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
- October 17, 2018: IRCC announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2019, which aims to welcome 330,800 new permanent residents to Canada, including 74,900 in the economic class, 27,500 in the family class, and 20,500 in the refugee class.
Other News
- October 31, 2018: The Canadian government launched a new online tool to help immigrants find job opportunities in Canada.
- October 25, 2018: The City of Toronto launched a new program to help immigrant entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
These are just some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration for October 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.