What to expect – Canadian immigration in 2021?
Year 2020 has been a year full of turmoil as it was the year of the Coronavirus pandemic. In 2019 Canada welcomed 341,000 new immigrants & continued to accept high levels of new immigrants at the start of 2020.
Express Entry – New Draw
Canada has held its recent Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada on December 9th & 5,000 candidates are issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
The largest draw in Express Entry history.
Canada conducts the largest Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada! On November 18, 5,000 candidates were issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Unemployment decreases to 8.9% in Canada
The onset of the COVID 19 pandemic had led to widespread unemployment in all sectors in Canada. Nearly three million workers in Canada lost their jobs while others saw their hours or pay reduced
Canadians agree immigration makes Canada a better country!
Over the years Canadians have accepted that immigrants are good for the economy and not a threat to Canadian jobs
Ontario new Tech Draw for Provincial Nomination held on October 15th
Targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) were issued to candidates who may qualify for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream in the latest Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
CRS 471 – Express Entry draw, the largest in the history of Express Entry draws
In the October 14 Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada nearly 4,500 candidates were issued invitations to apply (ITA).
Canada opens its doors to students and families
Canada has instigated new travel measures for families and students to migrate to Canada!
Express Entry: Canada issues another 4,200 ITAs
On September 16 th 2020 Canada held its 163 rd Express Entry draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence
IRCC guidance for Canada students planning to start their classes online from September 2020 onwards.
Students will begin to see AIP’s (Approval in principle) from next week. Visa officers in India and some officers in Canada will begin issuing these.
