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South Australia Skilled Occupation Eligibility Update
- July 4, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Australia Visa
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On 4 July 2017, South Australian immigration released its updated occupation list for 2017-2018, which includes many occupations that were previously identified as not being eligible for a state-nominated visa (subclasses 489 or 190). During this approximately 2-hour period, no applications were submitted for these affected occupations.
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Canada Global Talent Stream (GTS) under Temporary Foreign Workers Program
- June 12, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
The Global Talent Stream, a fast-track stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), was launched on June 22, 2017, for international highly skilled workers in specific occupations. The two intended categories of this stream are High-growth companies and in-demand occupations, as defined by the Canadian government. A program of Employment and Social Development Canada has
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Comprehensive Ranking system (CRS) updates to apply Canada Express Entry
- June 6, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
As of June 6, 2017, the Canadian government has introduced an additional point system to increase the number of points required for the Canada Express Entry program (Skilled Worker visa/Trade Worker visa). Suppose a candidate has a sibling (who must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or older) in Canada. In that
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Canada Express Entry CRS Score of May 26, 2017 Cutoff is 775
- May 27, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
Canada Permanent Residency Visa (Express Entry Program) May 26, 2017 – cutoff is 775 & Number of invitations issued by CIC is 143 only. Express Entry pool as of May 19, 2017, distribution of applicants in the pool according to their CRS score. CRS Score Range Number of Candidates 0-300 2,850 Total 46,695 As described in
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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has Reopened
- May 16, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
On May 16th, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) reopened after being closed in February, now accepting 600 new applications under the International Skilled Workers program subcategory with the new occupation list. This was the third reopening of this year. The current list has only 17 occupations, and a minimum of 60 points is required
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Lowest Express Entry Canada cut-off till date with highest ITAs 3,884
- March 2, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
According to the Canada Permanent Residency Visa (Express Entry System), they have decreased their cut-off in the latest four draw announcements. It’s good news for all skilled professionals who want to immigrate to Canada with a permanent residency visa. As per Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required for a candidate to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for
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Ontario to introduce online immigration application systems and Improve processing times
- January 19, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
The Government of Ontario has announced a new online system for the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). Ontario is a very popular immigration destination among immigrants. The provincial government officially stated on 12 January 2017 that the following was stated on he website: “The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (ONIP) has fulfilled its 2016 federal nomination
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CIC issues 3,334 ITAs to immigration applicants at a record breaking CRS score through Express Entry January 2017 Draw
- January 19, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
The Express Entry system, introduced in 2015, has set a new record for sending Invitations to Apply for permanent residence at the lowest CRS scores in Canadian immigration history. On January 11, 2017, a draw was made, and a total of 3,334 applicants received an ITA at a CRS score of 459 or higher. This
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Skilled worker Immigration to Manitoba Ends 2016 with two quick succession draws
- January 19, 2017
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
Skilled Worker Immigration to Manitoba Ends 2016 with two draws in quick succession, taking place on December 21 and December 30. In total, 316 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) were issued on December 30, while 115 were issued on December 21 to eligible candidates who had previously made a formal ‘Expression of Interest’ in
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Saskatchewan Skilled Worker Immigration Category invites 300 New Applications
- October 13, 2016
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
The International Skilled Worker Programme (ISWP) Immigration Category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has been reopened to accept 300 applications. Applicants must have registered with the Express Entry System when they apply for the Skilled Worker Program. All eligible individuals already in the Express Entry Pool of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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1,518 ITA’s Issued through Express Entry System in 12 October Draw
- October 13, 2016
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa
On October 12, Migration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued ITAs to 1,518 candidates through the Express Entry Pool System, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 484 points or higher. Last time, the same number of ITAs were issued in a single draw in January, with 13, CRS scores of 453 or higher. The
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New Zealand Residence Programme Policy Becomes Stringent
- October 12, 2016
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: New Zealand
New Zealand’s Residence Programme has made its policy regarding the number of residency permits more stringent for the next two years, between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2018. Now, it will get tougher for the eager migrants to gain residency under the skilled migrant and family-sponsored categories. The recent policy change aims to reduce