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Canadim’s Weekly Immigration News Roundup

Through our partnership with ITC News, we will be sharing breaking news updates about all things Canadian Immigration, and helping to break down immigration policy changes to provide readers with the stories that matter most.

These are the top stories in Canadian immigration news for the week of August 17, 2020.

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CANADA-U.S. BORDER TO REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL AT LEAST SEPT 21

The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least September 21. All non-essential travel to Canada from outside the U.S. is prohibited until August 31, however, these restrictions may be extended further. [Read more]

NEW PROGRAM GRANTS RESIDENCY TO ASYLUM SEEKERS WORKING IN HEALTHCARE

A new, one-time program of immigration will grant permanent residence to asylum seekers in Canada who are working on the frontlines of the healthcare industry. [Read more]

EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #160 | PROVINCIAL NOMINEE CLASS SPECIFIC

600 Express Entry candidates who have received provincial nominations have been invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the 160th Express Entry draw on August 19th, 2020. [Read more]

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION SCAMS ARE GETTING MORE SOPHISTICATED

A recent investigation from the Montreal Gazette has uncovered a sophisticated Canadian immigration scam targeting job seekers. [Read more]

EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #161 | CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS SPECIFIC

3,300 Express Entry candidates in the Canadian Experience Class program will receive invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the 161st Express Entry draw on August 20th, 2020. [Read more]

IMMIGRATION TO CANADA DOWN 67% FROM 2019

In the second quarter of 2020, Canada only accepted 34,000 new permanent residents, down 67% from 2019, according to a new report by RBC. [Read more]

 

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