On June 20, 2023, Alberta published the Latest Updates on the AAIP inventory. According to the new update, there were around  676 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications,  245 Rural Renewal Stream applications,  216 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications,  217 Family Connection Stream applications,  76 applications from priority sectors, and  less than ten...

On June 20, 2023, Under British Columbia PNP Draw B C issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).  In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 107 invitations with a minimum score of 90 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for...

Canada's population has reached a significant milestone, hitting 40 million people just before 3 pm on Friday, June 16. According to Statistics Canada, the country's population growth rate currently stands at 2.7%, its highest since 1957 during the postwar baby boom. This growth rate is due to a few factors,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...