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Ontario invited 1000 candidates under EJO: In-Demand Skills and Foreign Worker Streams

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Streams
On June 20, 2023, the Government of Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IS) and Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Streams (EJO FW) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  The province held two draws in the EJO FW Stream and issued 744...
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New Brunswick issued new invitations under the Express Entry streams

Express Entry streams
In May 2023, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the three Express Entry streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).  The province issued 21 ITAs under the New Brunswick Employment Connection stream, 10 ITAs through the New Brunswick Student Connection stream,...
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IRCC issued nearly 3,500 ITAs in the new IEC draws

new IEC draws
Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new IEC draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From June 3 to June 16, Canada invited 3,487 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of June 16, 23,707 candidates registered in...
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All permanent residence applicants will now be required to submit biometrics

biometrics
On June 14, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the removal of the public policy allowing foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence with previous biometrics. As a result, all permanent residence applicants applying on or after June 14, 2023, are required to submit biometrics. The updated instructions...
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Two PEI EOI draws held in the first half of June

PEI EOI draws
In the first half of June, Prince Edward Island held two PEI EOI draws. On June 1, 2023, PEI conducted a new invitation round in the Labour Impact Category and invited 97 candidates. Only Labour and Express Entry applicants were invited to the most recent Prince Edward Island PNP draw. On...
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IRCC published important instructions for PGWP holders

PGWP
On June 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a temporary policy allowing eligible post-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders to apply for an additional open work permit valid for up to 18 months.  All applications must be received between April 6 and December 31, 2023, and their PGWPs...
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Fraser responded to reports concerning international student fraud

international student fraud
On June 13, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, made a statement concerning the reports of international student fraud.  He said international students who are not found to be involved in immigration-related fraud will not be deported. Fraser said he directed the issuance of temporary resident permits (TRP) to foreign...
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Manitoba invited 540 immigrants in EOI Draw 182

EOI Draw 182
On June 15, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round 182, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 255 applicants who scored 602 points and above.  Manitoba also issued 205 LAAs...
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Supreme Court of Canada upholds Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement

Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement
The Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement to manage the flow of asylum seekers across their common border has been considered legal by Canada's highest court.  Refugees are obligated by the agreement to apply for asylum in the first of the two nations they arrive in; if their application is denied...
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More Ukrainian nationals arrived in Canada under the CUAET Program

the CUAET Program
On June 13, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the CUAET Program. According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and June 11, 2023, 32,670 Ukrainians arrived in Canada by land, and 201,872 Ukrainians reached by air. Between...
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