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Saskatchewan accepted 27 more applications from international graduates

On May 3, 2021, the government of Saskatchewan updated the remaining quota through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for international graduates in the framework of the temporary immigration policy. The provincial government has allocated 1,000 spots for direct submission of a nomination application for those who resided in the province on September 1, 2020, and has completed an educational program in the province. Since the last week, the province accepted 27 applications, and 894 spots remain available. SINP updates this data every Monday. #Saskatchewan, #SINP, #PNP, #international_students, #international_graduates

May 4, 2021

Alarming statistics by the Public Health Agency of Canada

New alarming data from the Public Health Agency has been published. More than 2,000 people who entered the country in the past few months have been diagnosed with coronavirus, and more than 25% of tests showed infection with new strains. Epidemiologists are demanding stricter rules for entering Canada. By simply closing the borders, the spread of COVID-19 cannot be stopped. Special measures are required to ensure safety. All passengers who tested positive arrived in Canada from 22 February to 22 April. By that time, a measure of the federal government came into force - all arriving passengers must be quarantined in hotels, a list of which was compiled and approved by the authorities. #quarantine, #self_isolation, #travel_restrictiom, #COVID_19

May 3, 2021

A Canadian passport is in the TOP-10 of the best passports in the world

According to the data of the World Passport Index from Henley & Partners, in 2021, Canada's passport is still considered one of the most powerful. The rating shows the opportunities for visa-free travel for citizens of different countries of the world. Canada tied for 9th place alongside Australia. With a Canadian passport, you can travel to 185 countries without having to apply for a visa. The Japanese passport still ranks first in the Index, which means that the borders of 193 countries of the world are open to Japanese citizens. In second place is the Singapore passport, which opens up the possibility for visa-free travel to 192 countries of the world. In third place are Germany and South Korea with 191 open countries. #Canada, #passport, #citizenship, #visa_free_travel

May 3, 2021

Manitoba nominated 250 candidates in February and March 2021

On April 29, 2021, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuance statistics. In February, the province nominated 1 skilled worker, 4 business candidates, and approved 4 business concepts. In March, MPNP nominated 108 skilled workers and approved 2 business concepts. Manitoba also refused 3 profiles of skilled workers in February and 1 in March. MPNP invited 503 skilled workers, 1 business candidate and approved 1 business concept in February, while in March it sent LAAs to 634 skilled workers, 2 business candidates, and approved 6 business concepts. MPNP received 424 applications from skilled workers and 4 applications from business candidates in February and 565 applications from skilled workers and 5 applications from business candidates in March. In total, MPNP nominated 363 foreign nationals, including 19 nominees from Express Entry in 2021. #Manitoba, #MPNP, #Skilled_workers, #business_immigration, #PNP, #nomination_certificates

April 30, 2021