Alberta is expecting a massive rise in the AAIP over the next three years, Alberta is currently in dire need of workers to fill over 100,000 job vacancies and bolster its economy. To meet the labor shortage, the Prairie province has asked Ottawa to increase the number of immigrants it...

Ontario invited candidates under two streams of OINP on March 14, 2023, the Government of Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream (EJO IS) and Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  The province held two draws...

New Brunswick invited new candidates to apply in Express Entry, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued 93 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) via two Express Entry streams. Seven ITAs have been issued under the New Brunswick Employment Connection (EC) program, while 86 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry...

ESDC published new processing times for LMIA applications on March 13, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times are reduced for the...

Manitoba issued new invitations under the MPNP occupation-specific EOI draw on March 9, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #171, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection (sales and service support occupations) under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream...

Ontario invited 815 tech candidates under the OINP’s Express Entry HCP draws on March 10, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the tech draw, the OINP issued 815 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work...

On March 9, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the healthcare draw, the OINP issued 822 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand occupations.    Those candidates' CRS Express...

On March 9, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a new permanent residence pathway for Afghan extended family members of former language and cultural advisors who helped Canada in Afghanistan. The application process is open for the mentioned Afghan nationals under a new temporary public policy.    To be eligible,...

International graduates use PGWP as a path to obtain permanent residency in Canada for international students who have graduated from an approved Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI), the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) provides a fantastic opportunity to stay in Canada, work and establish their lives.    According to Statistics...

BC invited 274 skilled candidates under the latest BC PNP draws on March 7, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills, and Immigration candidates.    In the general draw, the province invited 229 candidates. The minimum...