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Canada Launches New Construction Pilot Project 2019
The Canadian Labour Congress is working with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to implement a temporary initiative that will help 500 out-of-status construction workers and their families find a pathway to permanent residence. This is in hopes that it will end the insecure nature of their employment and immigration status in Canada. Out-of-status workers […]
3 Canadian Cities Named in Most Livable City 2019 List
The Economist Intelligence Unit came out with the most livable cities for 2019. Canada had 3 cities in the top 10 list! Canada was the only country in North America with a top livable city, beating out any city in the United States. The majority of “best place to live” ratings are based on factors such as political […]
Express Entry 125
September 4, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3600
Lowest Qualifying Score: 463
Express Entry Draw September 4, 2019 #125 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on September 04, 2019, which was the 125th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,600 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 463. The minimum CRS score was higher than the last draw. This was the #125 Express Entry Draw and the first draw of September. […]
New Brunswick Needs Immigrants, Increasing Population
The province of New Brunswick announced that they will be aiming to increase their populations by attracting and accepting more immigrants than ever. New Brunswick announced that they will be tripling the number of immigrants in the province by 2024. The five-year provincial government population growth strategy and action plan were released recently. What Type […]
Can I Bring CBD Over the US Border?
Canada legalized cannabis in 2018 which brought out many questions about bringing cannabis over the border between Canada and the US. There have been many legal issues with bringing cannabis into the US from Canada but recently a new issue has been raised. Recently a woman was banned from entering the US because she had CBD […]
President Trump Considers Ending US Birthright Citizenship
Recently, President Trump announced that his administration was considering ending birthright citizenship. This would be accomplished via an executive order, which if approved by the courts, would mean children born to non-US citizens on US soil would not automatically become US Citizens. What Is Birthright Citizenship? Birthright Citizenship is the concept that if a child […]
New Canadian Immigration Path for Farm Workers: Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
The agriculture industry in Canada has been struggling to maintain the necessary amount of employees. This means that the industry is suffering from labor shortages. These shortages are the result of shrinking rural populations and a competitive global market. In the meat processing industry, there are more than 1,700 butcher positions that need to be […]
The Student Direct Stream Expands in Order to Support Francophone Immigration to Canada
On August 30, 2019 Canada made the Student Direct Stream (SDS) available to students from Senegal and Morocco beginning in September 9, 2019. The SDS aims to streamline student immigration by processing study permits quickly. Previously, SDS was available to students from China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam with the average processing time less than […]
Lawyers Say US Embassies and Consulates Are Abusing Discretion in Decisions
A South Florida man had hopes of bringing his parents to the United States by immigrant visas, but this was not nearly as smooth of a process as he had imagined it would be. In order for this US citizen to bring his parents overseas, the Department of State wanted proof that he had at least four times the […]
Famous Iranian Athlete ‘Persian Wolf’ Denied US Visa
Hadi Choopman, or as some fans may know him as the “Persian Wolf,” qualified for an event called Mr. Olympia, which is to take place in the United States from September 12-15. This event is considered to be the Super Bowl of pro bodybuilding and helped launch the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who won it seven […]
US Resident with DACA Status Denied Re-Entry to US
Can Telling The Truth About Past Cannabis Use Hurt Your Immigration Case? Jose Palomar, a 26 year old resident of California with DACA status, traveled to Mexico for a brief visit to fulfill the final requirements for his Green Card application. He believed that the trip would be a brief one resulting in a Green […]
Express Entry 124
August 20, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3600
Lowest Qualifying Score: 456
Express Entry Draw August 20, 2019 #124 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on August 20, 2019, which was the 124th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,600 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 457. The minimum CRS score was lower this draw than normal. This was the #124 Express Entry Draw and the second draw of […]
Austin
Home Immigration to Austin: How to Immigrate to Texas Call: 1.866.449.5904Online Assessment Learn more about immigrating to Austin, Texas. Read More About: US Immigration Resources Country Immigration to the US Success Stories Living in the US Embassies and Consulates US Government Agencies Are You Thinking Of Immigrating to Austin, Texas, USA? Austin is the fourth-largest […]
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) August 15, 2019 Draw #71
MPNP under the Expression of Interest System Draw #71 – August 15, 2019 SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 241 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 542 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 36 SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 83 who were invited […]
Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) August 15, 2019 Draw
SINP August 15, 2019 Draw Date of Invitations to Apply: August 15, 2019 Category: Occupations In-Demand Score of Lowest Rank Candidate to Apply: 78 Total Candidates Invited to Apply: 105 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. Date of Invitations to Apply: August 15, 2019 Category: Express Entry Score of Lowest Rank Candidate to Apply: 78 Total Candidates Invited […]