Canadian immigration news may 2018

Here are some key Canadian immigration news stories from May 2018:

  1. Express Entry Draw: 3,750 Invitations Issued: On May 2, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an Express Entry draw, issuing 3,750 invitations to apply for permanent residence to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 441 or higher.
  2. New Pathways to Permanent Residence for Refugees: On May 3, the Government of Canada announced new pathways to permanent residence for refugees, including a new program for privately sponsored refugees and an expansion of the Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program.
  3. Changes to Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship: On May 8, IRCC announced changes to the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program, including a new online application system and a cap on the number of applications that can be submitted.
  4. New Immigration Minister Appointed: On May 29, the Government of Canada appointed Ahmed Hussen as the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, replacing Minister Ahmed D. Hussen.
  5. BC PNP Tech Pilot Launched: On May 15, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) launched its Tech Pilot, a new stream aimed at attracting highly skilled tech workers to the province.
  6. Saskatchewan PNP Draw: On May 23, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held a draw, issuing 647 invitations to apply for permanent residence to candidates with a minimum score of 65.
  7. Ontario PNP Draw: On May 16, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a draw, issuing 1,072 invitations to apply for permanent residence to candidates with a minimum score of 439.
  8. New Requirements for International Students: On May 25, IRCC announced new requirements for international students, including a requirement for students to have a minimum language proficiency level of CLB 7 in English or French.
  9. Changes to Post-Graduation Work Permit: On May 18, IRCC announced changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit program, including a new requirement for students to have a minimum language proficiency level of CLB 7 in English or French.
  10. Canada-US Border Security Talks: On May 24, Canada and the United States held talks on border security, including discussions on immigration and asylum seekers.

These are just a few of the key Canadian immigration news stories from May 2018. If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to provide additional information or resources.