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Saskatchewan invited 85 candidates through the SINP
On March 8, 2022, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). SINP issued 85 invitations to apply (ITAs) for the provincial nomination. In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 39 ITAs. Another 43 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 87 points, 17 points more than in the previous draw. In addition, the SINP also invited 3 Ukrainian candidates under the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories with a minimum score of 61. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited candidates under 30 different NOCs. This year, Saskatchewan has already invited 334 candidates.
#Saskatchewan, #SINP, #Express_Entry, #Occupations_in_demand, #PNP, #Ukraine
Ukrainian refugees coming to Canada due to the current conflict will likely return to their homeland when the war is over
According to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Sean Fraser, the overwhelming majority of Ukrainians who want to come to Canada don’t want to stay and will likely go back when the war is over. The Minister also added that this was one of the main reasons why the Government of Canada allowed “unlimited” numbers of Ukrainian nationals to come to the country. The Ukrainian-Canadian community also confirms that many Ukrainians coming to Canada from their war-torn homeland do not want to settle in Canada.
#Ukraine, #Ukrainians, #refugees, #Ukrainian_refugees, #IRCC, #Fraser
Immigration Minister appointed new directors to the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
On March 8, 2022, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), appointed five public interest directors to the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). These directors have been appointed for a 2-year term, starting from March 7, 2022. The appointment of directors will increase the government’s oversight of the consultant profession, strengthen the integrity of the consulting industry, and will help to fight fraud in Canada’s immigration system. According to the Immigration Minister, “the new board of directors will help make sure that prospective newcomers have access to quality immigration advice and representation, and make sure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect.”
#IRCC, #Fraser, #CICC, #colloge_of_immigration_and_citizenship_consultants
Canada accepts family members of Afghan interpreters
On March 8, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced a new update regarding the pathway to permanent residence (PR) for extended family members of Afghan interpreters who immigrated to Canada under the previous public policies implemented in 2009 and 2012 and worked for or assisted the Canadian Government or Armed Forces. The application process of Afghan nationals has opened on December 9, 2021, and still continues. All PR applications submitted by the Afghan interpreters under this public policy have to be sent by mail to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in the Centralized Network.
#Afghanistan, #interpreters, #refugees, #Afghan_refugees, #CIO