News on canada immigration 2020

Here are some key updates on Canada immigration for 2020:

Express Entry

• In 2020, Canada aims to welcome 341,000 new permanent residents through the Express Entry system, which is the primary pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada.
• The Express Entry draw system has been modified to prioritize candidates with higher language proficiency and education levels.
• The minimum CRS score required for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) has been steadily increasing, with the lowest score in 2020 being 472.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

• Many PNPs have been updated in 2020 to attract more skilled workers and international students.
• Some popular PNPs include:
  • Ontario's Human Capital Priorities Stream, which targets candidates with a master's degree or Ph.D.
  • British Columbia's Tech Pilot, which targets tech workers with job offers in the province.
  • Alberta's Express Entry Stream, which targets candidates with a job offer in the province.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)

• The AIPP has been extended until November 2021 and has been expanded to include more employers and communities.
• The program allows employers in Atlantic Canada to hire foreign workers for jobs that are difficult to fill locally.

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

• The RNIP has been launched in 2020 to attract foreign workers to rural and northern communities.
• The program allows employers in these communities to hire foreign workers for jobs that are difficult to fill locally.

International Student Graduates

• In 2020, Canada introduced a new pathway for international student graduates to become permanent residents.
• The program allows graduates of Canadian institutions to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.

COVID-19 and Immigration

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented various measures to ensure the safety of applicants and employees.
• These measures include remote processing of applications, reduced in-person services, and extended processing times.

New Immigration Streams

• In 2020, Canada introduced several new immigration streams, including:
  • The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program's International Student Stream, which targets international students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada.
  • The Quebec Skilled Worker Program's new selection grid, which prioritizes candidates with higher language proficiency and education levels.

Changes to Language Requirements

• In 2020, Canada introduced new language requirements for some immigration programs, including the Express Entry system and the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
• The new requirements prioritize candidates with higher language proficiency in English or French.

Changes to Education Requirements

• In 2020, Canada introduced new education requirements for some immigration programs, including the Express Entry system and the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
• The new requirements prioritize candidates with higher education levels, such as a bachelor's degree or higher.

These are just some of the key updates on Canada immigration for 2020. If you're interested in immigrating to Canada, it's a good idea to consult the official government website or consult with an immigration lawyer to get the most up-to-date information.