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02/07/2020

Canada is once again processing online applications for visitor visas and electronic travel authorizations as of July 1.

Though travel restrictions still apply, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is resuming processing in an effort to be proactive on future processing times, according to a media release.

IRCC also notes that due to current travel restrictions, most people will not be able to travel to Canada at this time. Travel exemptions are for family members who are staying for more than 15 days or who are coming to Canada for an essential reason, skilled workers, and others. Travellers must also demonstrate to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) that they are travelling for an essential reason in order to be granted entry to Canada.
IRCC is also processing online applications for study permits, work permits, and permanent residence. No paper applications for these immigration documents will be accepted for now.

Canada has put measures in place to ensure applicants have the time they need to complete all steps of the application process, including giving their biometrics. There are some visa application centres (VACs) reopening around the world.

It is still mandatory to quarantine for 14 days for all people who enter Canada from abroad. It is also required that travellers provide border agents with an adequate quarantine plan.

Earlier today, Canada announced it was extending its travel restrictions until at least July 31.

01/07/2020

Ontario invites 24 immigrant entrepreneurs in new draw
The OINP has now invited 70 Entrepreneur Stream candidates in 2020
June 26, 2020 By Shelby Thevenot

Ontario Entrepreneur StreamOntario has issued 24 invitations to apply under the Entrepreneur Stream.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held the draw on June 24. Candidates who received their Expressions of Interest (EOIs) scores between November 22, 2019 and June 19, 2020 were considered for this draw.

Invitations were issued to candidates who had EOI scores between 134 and 200.

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This is the third draw of its kind in 2020, bringing the total number of entrepreneurs invited up to 70.

Eligibility requirements for the Entrepreneur stream depend on where in Ontario the business is being proposed. Recent reforms have also lowered minimum net worth and investment requirements.

The required net worth for the proposed business within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is now $800,000, down from $1.5 million, and the required investment is now $600,000 down from $1 million.

Entrepreneurs looking outside the GTA need $400,00 in net worth instead of $800,000. They now need a minimum investment of $200,000 instead of $500,00.

Candidates need 24 months of business experience as an owner or senior manager within the past 60 months. Previously, candidates needed 36 months of experience within the same timeframe.

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