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Ottawa updated the list of PGWP-eligible programs and institutions
On November 19, 2021, the Government of Canada updated the list of post-graduation work permit-eligible (PGWP) programs and institutions. The new list includes Quebec’s institutions that offer programs of at least 900 hours leading to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) as well as an attestation of vocational specializations (AVS). Since the province provides vocational and professional training programs at public secondary and post-secondary institutions, both of them allow students to get PGWP after successful graduation. Students’ eligibility for PGWP will be evaluated under the Canada–Quebec Memorandum of Understanding.
#PGWP, #Quebec, #DVS, #AVS, #international_students
Canada introduced new border measures
On November 19, 2021, the Government of Canada announced new adjustments to Canada’s border measures. As of November 30, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals travelling within or leaving Canada will not have to present a pre-entry molecular test. In addition, the Government also expanded the list of government-approved COVID-19 vaccines that will include Sinopharm, Sinovac, and COVAXIN, starting November 30. The Government also announced that as of January 15, 2022, travellers, who are currently exempt from entry requirements, will only be able to enter Canada if they are fully vaccinated.
#COVID_19, #Vaccination_requirements, #Vaccine, #WHO
Saskatchewan’s Entrepreneur program announced the schedule for 2022
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Entrepreneur program has updated the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool selection schedule for 2022. The province will conduct the EOI pool selections on January 6, 2022, March 3, 2022, and May 5, 2022. Candidates have to complete an exploratory visit before EOI submission to claim points. Saskatchewan will temporarily accept exploratory visits completed on or after March 18, 2019. After Canada’s travel restrictions are lifted, visits will again be conducted within 12 months of EOI submission in order to be awarded points. In 2021, Saskatchewan issued 134 invitations through the Entrepreneur program.
#Saskatchewan, #Entrepreneurs, #SINP, #business_immigration
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser may increase immigration levels in 2022
In his recent interviews, Canadian Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser told that he is ready to increase immigration levels if there will be such a demand to address labour shortages. Currently, Canada is experiencing extensive job shortages in many spheres of the economy since fewer immigrants arriving from overseas due to the pandemic. The Immigrations Levels Plan 2022-2024 is going to be announced by February 10, 2022. In 2022, Canada should admit 411,000 new immigrants but the Minister said that he is “very much open to” inviting even more candidates.
#Immigration_levels, #Fraser, #labour_shortage