As the U.S. announced has suspended temporary as well as permanent resident visas Canada’s immigration minister Marco Mendicino stated “Come to Canada.” He further reiterated “We have a plan in place that looks to leverage the best and the brightest from around the world. We’ve got pathways like the Express Entry program, and the Global Talent Stream, which will help to bring entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators. We’ve also got pathways for manual laborers and skilled laborers”.
During the current Covid-19 pandemic the Federal government has been having frequent Express Entry draws. The provinces as well continue to issue Notification of Interest (NOIs) through the Provincial Nominee Program.
Currently Canada has over 80 programs to help foreign nationals to apply as immigrants, visitors, workers or students in Canada.
