Quebec stopped accepting applications under the Special Program for Asylum Seekers

August 31, 2021, was the last day for receipt of applications under the Special Program for Asylum Seekers during the COVID-19 Period.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had granted permanent residence (PR) under the Temporary Public Policy to certain foreign nationals selected by Quebec working in the healthcare sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since on April 31, 2021, the period for receipt of applications ended, IRCC extended the deadline until the end of August 2021, to let more candidates submit an application for PR.

#Quebec, #Asylum_seekers, #refugees, #Essential_workers, #Healthcare_sector

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/humanitarian-immigration/asylum-seeker/index.html

September 2, 2021

Express Entry PNP draw

Hello everyone.

Well today Immigration Canada had its latest draw under Express Entry and was limited to PNP as it usually is on the Wednesday draw.

Today draw is the 17 express entry draw of the year under PNP and was limited to 635 persons getting a ITA(invitation to Apply).

The lowest score today was 764 which is not hard to get as a nomination from a Province automatically gives the applicant 600 points.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

September 1, 2021

Canada surpassed the US in the number of Chinese immigrants

For the first time in history, Canada surpassed the US and became the country of choice for Chinese people to immigrate overseas. According to Baidu's "2021 China Immigration Industry Data Report", among the destinations for immigrants in the world, the US has always been the most popular destination for immigration. Since the US is tightening its immigration policies, Canada has proposed a three-year plan to recruit over 400,000 immigrants annually that made more people, as well as Chinese turn to Canada. #US, #China, #Chinese_immigrants https://canadaimmigrants.com/chinese-immigrants-to-canada/  

August 31, 2021

Ottawa will support Afghan citizens with travel authorizations to leave Afghanistan

On August 29, 2021, Canada and its allies have achieved a discussion with the Taliban to allow Afghan citizens to leave Afghanistan. Canada will issue travel authorization to Afghan citizens who have qualified under the Government programs whether applicants remain in Afghanistan or not. Afghan applicants who are able to leave Afghanistan and need further documentation from the Canadian Government to travel can get support at IRCC.SituationAfghanistan. IRCC@cic.gc.ca. Afghan residents who are in a third country should inform the Government of Canada to know where they are for further support. #Afghanistan, #Afghans, #refugees, #Taliban https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/afghan-travel-support.html

August 31, 2021