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Canada held the largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw in 2021
On June 9, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw. In invitation round #191, Canada issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) to 940 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program. The lowest score in this round was 711 points, 2 points less compared to the previous PNP-specific draw which occurred on May 26. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 5, 2020, at 19:39:04 UTC. As of June 7, 2021, there are 166,786 profiles registered in the pool. In total, in 2021, Canada invited 75,713 foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence under Express Entry.
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA, #PNP
Canada updated guidelines on returning incomplete applications
On June 9, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided updated guidelines on when to return incomplete spousal applications. Updates for Family class applications will help immigration officers to review applications for completeness. Applicants can be sure their application has been made when an application is received, and date stamped by the Case Processing Centre (CPC). An application is date stamped the day it is received in the mailroom at the CPC. The fact that the CPC has received, and date stamped an application is proof that an application has been made.
#PR, #Famiy_class, #Spausal_application
Ottawa introduced an update regarding off-campus work
On June 9, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced clarifications to the instructions regarding students who possess a part-time course load in their final academic term. Full-time students with a part-time course load are allowed to work full-time during the regularly scheduled break before their last semester and are allowed to work off-campus up to 20 hours per week during their final academic session, provided they have maintained full-time status for the duration of their program of study.
#Study_permit, Off_campus_work
Manitoba nominated 1007 candidates in May 2021
On June 9, 2021, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuance statistics. In May 2021, the province nominated 1007 skilled workers. In May, there were no approved business concepts and refusals. MPNP invited 786 skilled workers, 4 business concepts and sent LAAs to 2 business candidates. This month, Manitoba received 415 applications from skilled workers and 3 applications from business candidates. Currently, the province is assessing 189 applications, and the other 356 applications are pending assessment. Additionally, Manitoba nominated 74 Express Entry candidates. Last year, MPNP nominated 5,656 foreign nationals, including 605 nominees from Express Entry.
#Manitoba, #MPNP, #Skilled_workers, #business_immigration, #PNP, #nomination_certificates