BC PNP EI | Base category pauses new registrations for 2021

SINCE its launch in 2015, the BC Provincial Nominee Program Entrepreneur Immigration (PNP – EI) Base category has enabled foreign entrepreneurs to establish their assets in the province with a minimum investment of 200,000 CAD. On July 19, it was announced that the EI – Base category will temporarily pause the intake of new registrations. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed the B.C. government to pause and review the EI – Base category. The sole purpose of this temporary halt is to ensure the program continues to meet its objectives effectively, especially in terms of optimizing applicants’ success, supporting economic recovery, and creating jobs.

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Express Entry Issued Record Breaking Number of Invitations

So far, 2021 has been a year of mixed sentiments. With optimistic vaccine rollouts on one hand, and the fear of new Delta strains on the other. Need not to mention the ongoing economic recoveries, societal altercations, and many else. While these happenings occupy our attention, the Canadian immigration system undergoes some phenomenal, innovative transitions. The Express Entry (EE), invited a record-breaking number of candidates for the first half of 2021, and we will definitely perceive a perpetual rise for the latter half of the year.

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#189 Express Entry Draw | PNP score observes a decrease, 39 points lower than the previous!

On May 26, 2021, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to 500 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.

The lowest-ranked candidate scored 713, which is 39 points less than the previous PNP draw.

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#188 Express Entry Draw | IRCC issued unexpected invitations to 1,842 CEC candidates

Although the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its usual Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on May 13th, the administration issued unexpected invitations to 1,842 candidates on May 20th.

The minimum score for the newest CEC draw is 397, four points less than the last round.

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Incomplete Applications | IRCC is ending the automatic 90-day extensions

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will no longer be automatically extending deadlines for submitting the required supporting documentation as many applicants can now provide the supporting documents needed for IRCC to process their application.

However, IRCC will continue to provide deadline extensions to clients who are still unable to provide required documentation due to COVID‑19 disruptions.

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Provincial Nominee Program (non-Express Entry) | Nominees can apply for their PR ONLINE now!

Once applicants of Provincial Nominee Programs have been nominated by a province or territory, they can apply for their permanent residence online! IRCC is currently testing a new online immigration application.

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Business visitors | Authorization to work without a work permit – IMP

As Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) pointed out on March 17, 2021, the after-sales and leasing section was merged with the warranty section. In addition, the Cooperative Waterfowl Survey and Banding Program was moved from Canada–International Non-Trade Agreements [R204(a) – T11].

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Provincial Nominee Program Applications | These PNP will be put on hold until further actions

From September 17, 2020 to March 10, 2021, provincial and territorial jurisdictions will be able to request that paper-based Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications be placed on hold in cases where an applicant has experienced a job loss in Canada as a result of the pandemic, or has applied through a business, entrepreneur or self-employed stream, and their application was received prior to March 18, 2020.

The processing of these applications will be put on hold until September 10, 2021, until the province or territory confirms that it continues to support the nomination, or until a new job offer is received along with a new confirmation from the province or territory, whichever comes first.

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Temporary Residents in Canada | Are you unable to depart Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Foreign nationals who are in Canada and whose temporary resident status may soon expire can apply for an extension to maintain their temporary resident status in Canada. Applicants who are unable to depart Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic should provide an explanation as to why they need to remain in Canada with the submission of their application.

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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot | IRCC has loosen the requirement of its work experience

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced changes to make the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) more flexible for applicants and welcomed the first two practical nurses under the Pilot to Sault St. Marie. (more…)

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