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Canada announced 2 immigration pathways for Hongkongers
On June 8, 2021, the Government of Canada announced 2 new permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents. The new pathway came into force on June 1, 2021, and will be in place until August 31, 2026. Hongkongers who have educational credentials at a post-secondary designated learning institution, or those who have at least 1 year of full-time work experience in Canada in the last 3 years can apply through the new programs. Eligible Hong Kong residents in Canada must possess a valid temporary resident status, be in Canada both when they submit their application and when their permanent residence is granted as well as meet the specified language, education, work, and eligibility requirements.
#PR, #Hong_Kong, #Hong_Kongers
Alberta invited 159 candidates in the new draw
On June 8, 2021, Alberta published a new update of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). On June 5, 2021, the province conducted a new draw in the Alberta Express Entry Stream and issued 191 Notifications of Interest (NOI). The lowest score in this round was 300, 1 point fewer compared to May 18 draw. In 2021, AINP already invited 2,100 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry. At the moment, Alberta received 1,700 applications in the Alberta Opportunity Stream and 450 Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. These applications are waiting for the eligibility assessment. IRCC will announce the 2021 quota for AINP in the coming months.
#Alberta, #AINP, #PNP, #ITA, #Nomination_certificate, #Express_Entry, #Alberta_Opportunity_Stream
British Columbia Issued new invitations
On June 8, 2021, British Columbia conducted two draws in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the general draw, the province issued 323 invitations.
- Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker 93 (-1 point)
- Skills Immigration – International Graduate 88 (-2 point)
- Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 76
- Express Entry British Columbia – Skilled Worker 93 (-1 point)
- Express Entry British Columbia – International Graduate 88 (-2 point)
The second round of the day targeted only candidates in NOC 0621 – Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers and NOC 0631 – Restaurant and Food Service Managers. BCPNP invited 50 such candidates. Both NOCs have a high number of registrants within the BC PNP Skills Immigration Registration System. The lowest score of those candidates was 110 points, one point less compared to the previous draw for these NOCs. In total, British Columbia issued 5,249 ITAs under the BCPNP in 2021.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP
Canada may ease border restrictions for vaccinated travellers
Canada is going to ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers. Travellers entering Canada will need a negative test and could be subject to a much shorter quarantine period. However, the currently required 14-day isolation period will probably be loosened. The plans are in the early stages and no official announcement was made. Currently, Canada and the US are under pressure to relax restrictions. Travel restrictions for the world’s longest land border will expire on June 21, as well as Canada’s international travel restrictions.
#Covid_19, #Vaccination, #Travel_restrictions