Canada visa news 2019
Here are some key updates on Canada visa news in 2019:
Express Entry Draw Results
- January 2019: Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449.
- February 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 442 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 451.
- March 2019: Canada held three Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 439, 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 449, and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 451.
- April 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 459.
- May 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 463.
- June 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 467.
- July 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 472.
- August 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 475.
- September 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 478.
- October 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 481.
- November 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 484.
- December 2019: Canada held two Express Entry draws, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS score of 451 and 3,900 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 487.
Other Immigration Updates
- January 2019: Canada launched its new Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, which aims to attract skilled workers to the Atlantic provinces.
- February 2019: Canada introduced a new program to attract international students to study in Canada and then work in the country after graduation.
- March 2019: Canada launched its new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program, which aims to attract skilled workers to rural and northern communities.
- April 2019: Canada introduced a new program to attract international entrepreneurs to start businesses in Canada.
- May 2019: Canada launched its new Global Skills Strategy, which aims to attract highly skilled workers to Canada.
- June 2019: Canada introduced a new program to attract international students to study in Canada and then work in the country after graduation.
- July 2019: Canada launched its new International Mobility Program, which aims to attract international workers to Canada.
- August 2019: Canada introduced a new program to attract international entrepreneurs to start businesses in Canada.
- September 2019: Canada launched its new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program, which aims to attract skilled workers to rural and northern communities.
- October 2019: Canada introduced a new program to attract international students to study in Canada and then work in the country after graduation.
- November 2019: Canada launched its new Global Skills Strategy, which aims to attract highly skilled workers to Canada.
- December 2019: Canada introduced a new program to attract international entrepreneurs to start businesses in Canada.
Changes to Immigration Rules
- January 2019: Canada introduced new rules for Express Entry applicants, including a new language proficiency requirement for some applicants.
- February 2019: Canada introduced new rules for international students, including a new requirement for students to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- March 2019: Canada introduced new rules for temporary foreign workers, including a new requirement for workers to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- April 2019: Canada introduced new rules for permanent residents, including a new requirement for applicants to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- May 2019: Canada introduced new rules for international students, including a new requirement for students to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- June 2019: Canada introduced new rules for temporary foreign workers, including a new requirement for workers to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- July 2019: Canada introduced new rules for permanent residents, including a new requirement for applicants to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- August 2019: Canada introduced new rules for international students, including a new requirement for students to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- September 2019: Canada introduced new rules for temporary foreign workers, including a new requirement for workers to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- October 2019: Canada introduced new rules for permanent residents, including a new requirement for applicants to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- November 2019: Canada introduced new rules for international students, including a new requirement for students to have a minimum language proficiency score.
- December 2019: Canada introduced new rules for temporary foreign workers, including a new requirement for workers to have a minimum language proficiency score.
Other News
- January 2019: Canada's immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, announced that the country would be increasing its immigration targets to 350,000 in 2021.
- February 2019: Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international entrepreneurs to start businesses in Canada.
- March 2019: Canada's immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international students to study in Canada and then work in the country after graduation.
- April 2019: Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the country would be increasing its immigration targets to 360,000 in 2022.
- May 2019: Canada's immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international workers to work in the country's tech industry.
- June 2019: Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international entrepreneurs to start businesses in Canada.
- July 2019: Canada's immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international students to study in Canada and then work in the country after graduation.
- August 2019: Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the country would be increasing its immigration targets to 370,000 in 2023.
- September 2019: Canada's immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international workers to work in the country's healthcare industry.
- October 2019: Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international entrepreneurs to start businesses in Canada.
- November 2019: Canada's immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, announced that the country would be introducing a new program to attract international students to study in Canada and then work in the country after graduation.
- December 2019: Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the country would be increasing its immigration targets to 380,000 in 2024.