On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the Ottawa open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work...

In the latest BC PNP draw British Columbia invited 245 candidates on February 7, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited qualified Skills, and Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 207 candidates. The minimum...

ESDC processing times updated for LMIA applications Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times reduced for all streams except for Global Talent...

On January 31, 2023, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FWS) Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province issued 611 targeted invitations to apply (ITAs) to tech and healthcare occupations.    The minimum score for this...

Express Entry draw for the Federal Skilled Worker Program on February 2, 2023, the next day after Express Entry draw #239, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in the new FSW-targeted draw. In round #240,...

Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw 2023 on February 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 893 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the first PNP-targeted draw since July 2022.    In round #239, the cut-off score was 733...

What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023? The answer is: Immigration options to Canada vary depending on an individual's circumstances and needs. However, Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and business immigration will continue to be the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023.  These pathways...

British Columbia invited up to 284 candidates in the latest BC PNP draw on January 31, 2023, British Columbia 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 243 invitations with a minimum score...

New Brunswick increased the wages in Atlantic Canada on January 30, 2023, the New Brunswick Government increased the minimum wage to $14.75 per hour, which will be in effect on April 1, 2023. The current minimum wage in the province is $13.75 per hour. This is the third $1 per-hour...

Ontario Masters Graduate stream issued 692 invitations on January 25, 2023, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 692 invitations to apply (ITAs) to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool for the Ontario Masters Graduate stream.  Candidates who received an invitation had a minimum score of 44 points,...