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CIC NEWS Canada Immigration Newsletter Volume 21, No. 6.2, June 2017 Over 600,000 subscribers [First Express Entry Draw Since Recent Changes Sees CRS Threshold of 449]( A total of 3,409 candidates for immigration to Canada have received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the latest Express Entry draw, which took place on June 28, 2017. Candidates in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449 or higher are now in a position to submit an application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). [Read Full Article]( [Ontario Express Entry Stream Targets Information and Communications Technology Workers]( Candidates in the Express Entry pool for immigration to Canada with work experience in the Information and Communications Technology Sector (ICT) are being prioritized for immigration by the province of Ontario, under a new strategy implemented for the week beginning June 26. [Read Full Article]( [“Immigration continues to be a key ingredient to our economic future” – Immigration Minister]( Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Ahmed Hussen, recently reaffirmed the country’s commitment to economic immigration during a wide-ranging address in Toronto, Ontario, where he also touched on how the government plans to continue welcoming immigrants from around the world. [Read Full Article]( [Provincial Nominee Program Update: More Immigrants Welcomed by Canada’s Western Provinces]( Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia (BC), and Alberta have all seen significant activity in their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in recent weeks, as more than 2,500 individuals have either submitted an application for a provincial nomination certificate, or have been invited to do so. [Read Full Article]( [Bill C-6 Has Passed, Giving Immigrants a Smoother Pathway to Canadian Citizenship]( Bill C-6, an act amending Canada’s Citizenship Act, has finally received Royal Assent and is now law, benefiting many thousands of immigrants to Canada and their families. Under the new legislation, permanent residents of Canada may apply for citizenship sooner than previously. [Read Full Article]( [CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late June, 2017]( - Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 3,409 Candidates to Immigrate to Canada - Ontario Now Publishing Estimated Processing Times for Immigration Streams - Bill C-6 Passes, Allowing Quicker Transition to Canadian Citizenship for Immigrants - Manitoba Invites 605 Candidates to Apply for Immigration in Latest Two Draws - Employer Job Offer Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Reaches Intake Limit - Global Talent Stream Launches, Expediting Work Permit Processing for In-Demand Foreign Workers [Read Full Article]( [CanadaVisa Social: There’s No Better Time to Join the Conversation]( It’s an exciting time for Canadian immigration — so far in 2017 we’ve seen heightened activity in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), improvements to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), announcements of upcoming improvements to Canada’s immigration system, and more. There’s one place to go to get the latest breaking news when it matters — the CanadaVisa Social community. [Read Full Article]( [Slipping through the cracks]( Earlier this year, families around the world got the welcome news that Canada was reverting to a system whereby immigration applicants could include accompanying children up to and including the age of 21 on an application for Canadian permanent residence. [Read Full Blog]( [Free Assessment]( Which of the more than 60 Canadian immigration programs are you eligible for? [» Find Out More]( [Discussion Forum]( Share your Canadian immigration experiences & provide insight into the process [» Join The Forum]( [Question?]( Discuss your qualifications and options under the various Canada immigration programs. [» Ask A Question]( Tools & Resources [» Canada Job Search Tool]( [» IELTS Practice Tests]( [» Canada Salary Calculator]( [» Canada Immigration FAQ]( [» Resume Guide]( [» School Search]( [» School Match]( [» CLB Language Converter]( [» CRS Calculator]( [» Visiting Canada Tool]( [Unsubscribe]( | [About]( | [Contact]( | [Privacy]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [© Campbell, Cohen.]( All rights reserved. | 1980 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 800, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1E8, Canada