On July 11, 2023, IRCC issued 800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the new all-program Express Entry draws. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs.  In round #257, the cut-off score was 505 points, 6 points fewer than in the previous all-program draw.  The tie-breaking...

On July 11, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued over 200 ITAs in the BC PNP new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 152 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited...

On July 10, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA processing times for LMIA applications under various streams.  Service Canada is committed to providing all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and acknowledges the significance of the program in solving Canada's labor shortages and...

On July 6, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted the fourth invitation round in the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream 2023 and invited 35 entrepreneurs. This round's highest Expression of Interest (EOI) score was 125 points. The average score was 110 points. The lowest score was 105.  The province will...

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the results of the IEC draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From June 24 to July 7, Canada invited 3,286 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of July 7, 25,848...

On July 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates, selecting candidates for French language proficiency.  In round #256, IRCC issued 2,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates.  This round had the lowest cut-off score of 2023 – 439 points! ...

Canada's Start-Up Visa program (SUV) helped more foreign nationals become permanent residents of Canada this year compared to last year, according to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the first four months of 2023, the SUV welcomed 195 new permanent residents, an increase of 8.3%...

On July 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 1500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations.  In round #255, the cut-off score was 463 points, 13 points fewer than in the previous healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw. ...

On July 6, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation draw under the Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the latest tech draw, the OINP issued 748 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand tech occupations.  Those candidates'...

On July 4, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The province held two draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).  On June 29, 2023, Alberta invited 65 candidates working in the construction sector. On July 4,...