Canada immigration news november 2018

Here are some key Canada immigration news updates from November 2018:

  1. Express Entry Draw: On November 14, 2018, 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 445 or higher.
  2. New Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Streams: In November 2018, several provinces launched new PNP streams, including:
    • Ontario's Human Capital Priorities Stream, which targets skilled workers with a master's degree or Ph.D.
    • British Columbia's Tech Pilot, which targets tech workers with a job offer in the province.
    • Nova Scotia's Labour Market Priorities Stream, which targets workers with in-demand skills.
  3. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Changes: On November 15, 2018, IRCC announced changes to the FSWP, including the introduction of a new "Language Proficiency" factor, which will give more weight to language skills in the CRS.
  4. Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) Expansion: In November 2018, the AIPP was expanded to include more employers and job categories, making it easier for workers to immigrate to Atlantic Canada.
  5. Quebec Immigration Changes: On November 1, 2018, Quebec introduced changes to its immigration system, including the introduction of a new "Quebec Experience Program" and changes to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
  6. Canada's New Immigration Levels Plan: In November 2018, the Canadian government announced its new immigration levels plan, which aims to welcome 330,800 new permanent residents in 2019, up from 310,000 in 2018.
  7. IRCC's New Online Application System: In November 2018, IRCC launched a new online application system for permanent residence applications, which aims to improve the application process and reduce processing times.
  8. Canada's New Refugee Resettlement Plan: In November 2018, the Canadian government announced a new refugee resettlement plan, which aims to resettle 20,000 refugees in Canada by 2020.
  9. Saskatchewan's International Skilled Worker Program: In November 2018, Saskatchewan launched a new International Skilled Worker Program, which targets skilled workers with a job offer in the province.
  10. Manitoba's Skilled Worker In-Demand Stream: In November 2018, Manitoba launched a new Skilled Worker In-Demand Stream, which targets workers with in-demand skills in the province.

These are just a few of the key Canada immigration news updates from November 2018. If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to help!