Canada welcomed nearly 25,000 immigrants in January 2021 — most since last February cicnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cicnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
(Photo : The COVID-19 Effects on Canadian Immigration in 2021)
Canada s immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, announced new ambitious immigration targets for the next three years. The plan is to welcome over 400,000 newcomers in 2021 - 2023 to bolster economic recovery in the country. This means that 1.23 million new immigrants will call Canada home by 2023. The great news came as a beacon of light during a dark time for hundreds of thousands of hopefuls looking for better opportunities abroad.
However, with the border still closed for most travelers and visitors, it is a confusing time for potential applicants who want to secure their spots in Canada but are left wondering: What are the COVID-19 effects on Canadian immigration in 2021? Well, the good news is that the evidence is strongly suggesting that things are returning back to normal, and potential applicants should not shy away from pursuing new lives in the Great White North.
British Columbia issued 95 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on March 9.
Selected candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum provincial score of 80.
The province has now held 12 draws so far this year, bringing the total number of invitations issued to date to 1,926 in 2021.
Invited candidates have 30 calendar days to apply for the nomination.
About the Tech Pilot
The BC PNP Tech Pilot is a fast-track Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for in-demand tech workers and international students. Candidates need to be registered in one of B.C.’s existing provincial immigration streams and have a valid job offer of at least 12 months in one of the Tech Pilot’s 29 eligible occupations.
Ontario held a new draw on March 3, inviting French-speaking Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination.
The province drew from the Express Entry pool of candidates who had created profiles between March 3, 2020, and March 3, 2021.
Invited candidates now have 45 calendar days to send in their application for a provincial nomination from Ontario.
This draw was slightly smaller than the previous FSSW draw on January 13, when the province issued 146 invitations. The new draw brings the total number of invited candidates to 271 in 2021.
Check if you’re eligible for the program
The first step after receiving an invitation is to check your eligibility, as receiving an invitation does not guarantee that you will be nominated.
Canadian immigration for tech workers: Express Entry, PNPs, and work permits cicnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cicnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.