Archive

• 2024
  • June (1)
    • WORK and HOLIDAY VISA NOW OPEN FOR FILIPINOS
• 2023
  • November (1)
    • Canada all set to invite highest number of new immigrants in next 3 years
  • October (1)
    • Canadian immigration developments to expect for the rest of 2023
  • July (2)
    • 7 Key Changes to Australia Migration: What You Need to Know from 1st July 2023
    • Canada Needs More Immigrants To Meet Labour Market Demand
  • June (3)
    • Australian visa changes for 2023-24
    • Eligible Filipinos may now enter Canada without visa
    • New Zealand Seeks More Skilled Immigrants
  • May (2)
    • Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses
    • Canada announces measures to strengthen family reunification
  • April (3)
    • The latest statistics revealed that the majority of permanent migrants were from the Philippines
    • Canada to welcome more immigrants through the PNP
    • Top 9 Best Courses to Study in Australia for PR 2023
  • March (4)
    • NEW RULE FOR VISA APPLICANTS
    • Canada Looks To Boost Immigration From Philippines With New Manila Processing Centre
    • Demand for sales pros in Canada opens the door for foreign nationals to IMMIGRATE
    • Sharp Drop in Crs Express Entry Draw Scores
  • February (2)
    • Canada is processing more spousal immigration applications
    • Canada Immigration Sets New Annual Record With More Than 437,000 New Permanent Residents
  • January (3)
    • Australian visa changes in 2023: Easier permanent residency pathways, priority processing for skilled migrants and longer stays for international students
    • Canada Immigration Policies In 2023: What To Expect
    • Australia on track for 2023 migration boom
• 2022
  • December (4)
    • 2023 Budget supports Skilled Migration to drive a stronger future
    • Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023
    • 'Visas in three days' for teachers and nurses who want to come to Australia
    • A Record Breaking Year for Canadian Immigration
  • November (4)
    • Canada opens door to 1.45 Million Immigrants
    • New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Released
    • Five Canadian Cities Among 100 Best In World
    • Canada makes 16 new jobs eligible for permanent residence
  • October (4)
    • Canada Allows International Students To Work Unlimited Hours Off-Campus
    • Canada To Issue More Than 23,000 Immigration Invitations For Parents and Grandparents Program
    • Australian states are opening their doors to more skilled migrants
    • Canada eyes FILIPINO NURSES
  • September (3)
    • Australia Skilled Migration Program FY 2022-23 is now open for overseas applicants
    • Canada Spousal Sponsorship Immigration To See Annual Growth Of More Than 8.2%
    • Good news for foreign students: Australia extends post-study work rights
  • August (4)
    • Canada invites 2,000 immigration candidates
    • Victoria's Skilled Migration Program is now OPEN
    • Canada Conducts Largest Express Entry Draw Since Resumption, CRS Drops Again
    • International Students Get Extra Year To Take Online Courses And Still Get PGWP
  • July (5)
    • COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be lifted for international arrivals in Australia
    • Express Entry: Canada invites skilled immigrants overseas for first time since 2020
    • International students are still welcome to Canada
    • faster Australian student visa processing times
    • Canada to Reveal New TR to PR Immigration Program
  • June (4)
    • Australian state has expanded its skilled occupation list to attract offshore migrants and international students
    • Parents and Grandparents Super Visa Holders Can Soon Stay In Canada For Up To 7 Years
    • Australia to fast-track visa applications of skilled immigrants
    • Express Entry: All-program draws set to resume July 6, says Canada's Immigration Minister
  • May (4)
    • Australia ranks No.1 – Top Destination in the World to Study & Earn Abroad in 2022
    • Canada announces new immigration benefits for international students, job seekers
    • Why consider higher education in Australia in 2022
    • Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again
  • April (2)
    • Canada to accept more parent and grandparent application
    • Canada update: Home Support Worker Pilot Program
  • March (5)
    • Australia’s incentives for International students
    • International Students in Canada Earn More Than Other Newcomers 2 Years After Immigrating
    • Massive Healthcare Labour Shortages Mean Opportunities For Nurses
    • Canada is open to tourists again
    • Australia To Welcome International Students With Faster Study Visas
  • February (4)
    • New Zealand to reopen its borders
    • Australia to open borders to all international visitors on Feb 21
    • Canada to welcome more than 1.3 million new permanent residents in 2022 - 2024.
    • Canada to resume Express Entry draws for skilled workers
  • January (3)
    • Canada to welcome over 411,000 immigrants this 2022
    • Opportunities for Australian Immigration this 2022
    • Canada Immigrant Wages Rise As Labour Shortages Lead Employers To Pay More
• 2021
  • December (3)
    • Canada extends online study eligibility period for PGWP applicants
    • Visa changes could help 200,000 Professionals
    • Canada Accepts Most Immigrants In History As It Passes 2021 Target Of 401,000
  • November (4)
    • Australia eases international border restrictions for first time in pandemic
    • Top occupations that received permanent residency visas in Australia for 2020-21
    • Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures
    • Fully vaccinated skilled workers and international students allowed to enter Australia from December 1
  • October (6)
    • Ability to Work, Immigrate to Canada Are Attractive for International Students
    • Australia is ready to open up to International Travelers
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #207 PNP
    • Australia to lift international travel ban in November
    • One of easiest ways to get a U.S. green card is back.
    • Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser Replaces Marco Mendicino As Canada’s Immigration Minister
  • September (6)
    • Canada: student residency pathway “key pillar” for immigration targets
    • Travel Advisory: Canada will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter Canada for (non-essential) purposes
    • International border to open for states hitting vaccine targets
    • Canada To Issue Parents and Grandparents Program Invitations From Monday
    • Canada’s Re-Elected Liberal Government Plans On Immigration
    • BREAKING NEWS: U.S. to Open Air Travel to Most Vaccinated Foreigners
  • August (4)
    • NZ economy in the world’s ‘strongest position’ to recover from pandemic
    • Unemployment Falls As Canada Continues To Emerge From COVID-19 Crisis
    • PGWP Update for Students Outside of Canada
    • Clearer Australian PR pathway for International students
  • July (10)
    • Courses and professions that lead to Bright Permanent Residency prospects in Australia
    • Opportunities for New Immigrants to Canada Soar as Job Vacancies Rise in Wake of COVID-19
    • No changes to planning levels or composition for skill stream
    • More international students becoming Canadian immigrants
    • Express Entry Settlement Funds Increased for 2021 Canada Immigration
    • Canada’s border could open to all fully vaccinated tourists in September
    • Canada reopening border to fully vaccinated tourists
    • CANADA to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
    • PH Gov't now allowed foreign spouses, parent/s, and/or children of Filipino citizens with to enter the PH
    • Pharmacists added to Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List
  • June (5)
    • CRS drops To 380 In New Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw
    • Canada Planning To Ease COVID-19 Border Restrictions For Vaccinated: Report
    • IT professionals are among the best paid in Australia
    • Fully Vaccinated Travelers Permitted to Enter Canada Starting July 5th
    • BREAKING NEWS: 22 NEW OCCUPATIONS ADDED TO THE OCCUPATION LIST
  • May (5)
    • New PR Streams for Professionals,Essential Workers and International Student Now LIVE
    • More work hours for international students in Australia
    • Immigration Minister Says Canada will continue to welcome 401K Newcomers Despite COVID-19
    • An Australian state is considering a plan to fly back international students
    • New Zealand sets out plans to reconnect with post-pandemic world
  • April (8)
    • Which province in Canada is easiest to immigrate to?
    • Canada Immigration: The Future Is Looking Bright Despite COVID-19 Related Setbacks
    • New Zealand-Australia travel bubble to open this month
    • CANADA RANKED #1 IN BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD REPORT
    • BREAKING NEWS: Canada Opens door to PR for 90,000 students and foreign workers
    • Australian states consider plans for return of international students in 2021
    • Skilled migration a high priority for Australia’s COVID recovery, says immigration minister
    • Express Entry: CRS 717 for PNP candidates, lowest of 2021
  • March (6)
    • Canada Targets Reduced Spousal Immigration Processing Times
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #177 PNP
    • NSW announced 10 new occupations are added to the Skilled Occupation List for PR
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #178 183 PNP CANDIDATES SELECTED
    • Australian government is preparing to open international borders says Immigration Minister Alex Hawke
    • Immigrant Children More Likely To Succeed Than Canadian Born Children
  • February (7)
    • Australia's minimum wage now highest in the world
    • Canada and Australia Jumps in Rankings to Become World’s Top Place to Study
    • PM Scott Morrison: Australia's international borders could open sooner than expected
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #175 PNP CANDIDATES ONLY
    • Canada invites 27,332 PR Candidates with a Minimum CRS of 75
    • International students can now do 100% of studies online and still get PGWP
    • PM Scott Morrison: ‘Very possible’ COVID-19 vaccine may reopen Australia’s international borders
  • January (10)
    • Post-coronavirus recovery starts with immigrants and international students
    • Canada Targets 250 PNP Candidates in First Express Entry Draw of 2021
    • What to expect from Australian immigration in 2021
    • Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
    • New Zealand : One of the most immigrant-friendly countries
    • Canada’s Most In-Demand Jobs for 2021 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
    • Immigrants Needed to Fill Jobs As Canada’s Economy Recovers Post-COVID-19
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #173 ALL PROGRAM
    • Thousands sign new petition calling for international students to be allowed back into Australia
    • Canada on track to welcome more newcomers than ever
• 2020
  • December (6)
    • Interest In Immigrating To Canada Grows During COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Reveals
    • Canada’s PNP immigration results in November 2020
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #169
    • Canada 4th Place In The World For Immigrant Integration
    • Canada among top ‘safe and stable’ countries for international students
    • New Zealand and Australia are world’s most powerful passports
  • November (12)
    • The New Zealand median hourly wage threshold is likely to increase to $27 per hour in November 2020.
    • Thirty-four percent of Americans, up from 27% a year ago, would prefer to see immigration to the U.S. increased.
    • Express Entry Immigrants Get Better Jobs and Earn More Money: Study
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #166 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • CANADA RANKS NUMBER 1 IN THE WORLD FOR QUALITY OF LIFE
    • Canada to use PGP lottery selection again in 2021
    • Canada’s Coronavirus Recovery Slows, But Continues, With 84,000 Jobs Added
    • Why It’s Never Been A Better Time To Study In Canada
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #167 LARGEST DRAW EVER
    • Australia's international borders will reopen ‘steadily and safely’: Alan Tudge
    • NZ named as one of the most Promising Countries
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #168 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
  • October (12)
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #164 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • Students and families allowed to travel to Canada
    • Government of Canada announces details for opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program
    • Government of Canada is Easing Travel Restrictions: International Students
    • For 2020-21, the migration planning level for visas will remain
    • IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Canada Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Manila will resume operations
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #165 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • Most Canadians agree immigration is positive for the economy
    • Canadian schools reopening to international students
    • North Bay unveils RNIP immigration stream
    • Pilot plans to bring international students back to Australia now in final stage
    • Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration
  • September (9)
    • Express Entry(All Program) No. 162: Canada invites 4,200 immigration candidates
    • Economic recovery: Canada adds another 246,000 jobs in August
    • Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic
    • Australia immigration update: States reopen skilled visa nomination programs for 2020-21
    • New Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List Announced
    • EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #163 ALL-PROGRAM DRAW
    • Biometrics no longer required for some Canadian immigration applicants
    • Immigration services to reopen gradually after pandemic shut down many programs
    • IRCC speeding up processing for spousal applications
  • August (13)
    • Canada’s immigration ministers plan for future after coronavirus
    • Manitoba PNP draw invites 199 immigration candidates
    • Why Canada Values Immigrants?
    • Atlantic Labour Market Shows Lowest Job Loss in Canada
    • Express Entry(All Program) No. 158: CRS drops 2 points from previous all-program draw
    • The many benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen
    • Canada welcomed over 19,000 immigrants in June
    • Canada regains 55% of jobs lost to coronavirus
    • Canada immigration: Where you can now take an English test
    • Express Entry: Canada issues 600 invitations to apply for permanent residence
    • International student flights to Australia to restart in September
    • Interest in immigrating to Canada increasing amid coronavirus pandemic
    • What will Canadian immigration look like post-coronavirus?
  • July (17)
    • Canada resumes visitor visa and eTA processing July 1
    • Migrating to Australia: five great reasons to move Down Under after Covid
    • New immigrants performing better in Canadian labour market
    • Express Entry: First all-program draw since start of pandemic
    • Mendicino: Immigration key to Canada’s 21st century success
    • Canada’s economy creates almost 1 million jobs in June
    • Express Entry: Federal Skilled Workers are back in business
    • Immigration NZ sees surge in overseas interest in moving to New Zealand
    • Aus to resume student visa processing among measures to boost sector
    • Australia’s permanent migration places remain at 160,000 for 2020-21…for now
    • Express Entry Draw: 557 PNP candidates receive ITAs
    • Canada Express Entry Draw Targets 3,343 Canadian Experience Class Candidates
    • The Easiest Countries To Migrate To From the Philippines
    • Existing migration program settings will continue to remain in place, says the government
    • Canada may lift international student travel restrictions
    • Canada makes huge changes to help international students
    • Holders of expired COPR and PR visas may travel to Canada
  • June (20)
    • Trudeau: Canada looking to ease travel for families
    • Canada Express Entry Has Top-5 All-Time Quarter Despite Coronavirus Impact
    • Will Canada lift its travel restrictions on July 1?
    • Migration 'reset' looms in budget as government eyes super-skilled talent
    • Australia to consider July entry for international students
    • What Canadian immigrants can expect in June 2020
    • Kickstart migration with massive partner visa increase: Labor MP
    • Canada resumes temporary visa and eTA processing
    • New permanent residence intake continues
    • New Canada PNP Express Entry Draw Sees 341 Invitations Issued
    • Express Entry Draw: Lowest CRS for CEC candidates since 2017
    • Where are Canada’s immigrants coming from in 2020?
    • New Zealand Prosperity
    • Toronto will still be attractive to immigrants after coronavirus
    • As the coronavirus turns the immigration tap off, the Australian economy looks increasingly exposed
    • Coronavirus has increased interest in immigrating to Canada
    • Want to start afresh after COVID-19 blues? Consider these three countries to immigrate
    • Over 80% of Canada’s population growth from immigration
    • New Canada PNP Express Entry Draw Sees 392 Invitations Issued
    • Express Entry CEC draw invites candidates with scores as low as 431
  • May (24)
    • Department of Home Affairs Update: Citizenship Ceremonies and Applications to continue as usual
    • How Canada is helping international students
    • CRS score drops again in latest Express Entry draw
    • Choose the Smart way to Become Resident to Australia
    • Coronavirus: Alberta still processing immigration applications
    • Canada’s immigration minister shares coronavirus updates
    • VETASSESS is open for business and taking applications
    • PNP still providing pathways to Canadian PR
    • Manitoba invites 123 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination
    • B.C. issues 237 invitations to apply for provincial nomination
    • Coronavirus: Ontario Immigration Issues Extensive Advice For Candidates and Employers
    • Why PR numbers should increase later in 2020
    • Australian Visa Options during COVID-19
    • NSW is open for business
    • Thunder bay accepting immigration application
    • Express Entry Draw (PNP) No. 147
    • Express Entry Draw (CEC) No. 148
    • More IELTS test dates becoming available
    • Immigration will be key in post-pandemic era: Liberal Minister Mendicino
    • Australians more satisfied with their lives according to Better life Index
    • West Kootenay Opens Applications For Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
    • How you can study in Canada and then gain PR
    • Canada Invites 385 PNP Immigration Candidates In New Express Entry Draw
    • Minimum CRS Score Drops to 440 in Express Entry Canadian Experience Class Draw
  • April (21)
    • Express Entry Q1 2020: Big first quarter despite coronavirus
    • Another Alberta draw requires CRS score of at least 300
    • Canada still accepting spousal immigration applications despite coronavirus
    • British Columbia issues 476 invitations in three latest draws
    • International students now eligible for PGWP with online courses
    • Canada continues to issue Express Entry invitations through regular draws, invites 606 candidates
    • Latest Manitoba draw invites 153 candidates to apply for provincial nomination
    • Minimum CRS score drops to 464 in second Express Entry draw in one day
    • Canada is sending the right immigration signals to the world
    • Canada still processing visa, eTA, study, and immigration applications
    • Canadian immigration processing fees increase April 30
    • Canada invites provincial nominees in latest Express Entry draw
    • Canada’s latest Express Entry draw has lowest CRS of 2020
    • After coronavirus: Immigrants will be key to Canada’s economic recovery
    • Sponsoring common-law partners to Canada during coronavirus
    • Canada remains open to immigration despite coronavirus
    • Alberta holds two draws in April with CRS requirements in the 300s
    • Why Canadian experience is important when selecting immigrants
    • Sudbury, Ontario Open To Applications For Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
    • Canadian immigration department re-opens phone support
    • Express Entry draw 145: Canada invites PNP candidates with CRS 692
  • March (1)
    • Saskatchewan invites 205 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination
• 2019
  • December (4)
    • 263,945 people immigrated to Canada from January 1 to September 30
    • Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
    • Ontario receives additional 2019 nominations, invites Express Entry candidates
    • Liberals outline Canada’s immigration priorities in new Mandate Letter
  • November (2)
    • Global Talent Program open for business
    • Quebec announces new regulations to protect temporary foreign workers
• 2015
  • May (3)
    • Survey Finds Prospective Immigrants to Canada are Now Younger and Better Educated
    • Immigration New Zealand business changes
    • Do you want more immigrants working in Britain, or more British jobs going to foreign call centres?
  • April (2)
    • Changes to minimum English language test scores for subclasses 476 and 485
    • USCIS Reaches FY 2016 H-1B Cap
  • January (2)
    • OZ PRIVATE COLLEGE SEEKS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
    • QUEBEC PREPARES TO OVERHAUL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM
• 2014
  • April (2)
    • AMERICANS UNHAPPY WITH IMMIGRATION LEVELS
    • AUCKLAND AUTHORITIES KEEN TO ATTRACT MORE MIGRANTS
• 2013
  • July (1)
    • NEW CANADIAN INVESTOR PROGRAMME READY FOR LAUNCH

What's New

• Minimum CRS Score Drops to 440 in Express Entry Canadian Experience Class Draw
  

  29

  May
  2020

  Express Entry round issued 3,515 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 440 or higher.
  continue reading
• Canada Invites 385 PNP Immigration Candidates In New Express Entry Draw
  

  28

  May
  2020

  Express Entry candidates who had provincial nominations were invited to apply for permanent residence in the May 27 draw.
  continue reading