On January 4, 2022, Saskatchewan updated the  SINP application processing times of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. According to the new data, in the fourth quarter of 2022, in the International Skilled Worker category, the processing time in the Employment Offer stream was 1 week, in the...

British Columbia held the first BC PNP draw 2023, On January 4, 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 163 candidates. The minimum score for...

Manitoba issued a record number of invitations in the Latest MPNP Draw On December 30, 2022, Manitoba held the Latest MPNP Draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #163, the MPNP issued 202 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream.    The minimum score for the...

The International Experience Canada Program will open next week, on January 9, 2023. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased the IEC quota for 2023 by 20%. The IEC provides a two-year opportunity for foreign youth aged 18-35 from 36 partner countries. The program allows Canadian employers to hire foreign...

As of January 1, 2023, Canada’s pilot programs started accepting new applications. Home Child Care Provider Pilot (HCCPP), the Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP), and the Agri-Food Pilot Program (AFP) accept new applications. Some changes for these pilots have been for 2023, including new occupation codes under the TEER system. ...

2022 was a unique year for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system and an overview of Canada's express entry system 2022. The all-program draws were on pause for the opening six months of 2022 and then resumed for five more months until a technical issue caused them to be suspended once...

Starting on January 14, 2023, the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) will launch new regulations to replace the old rules established in 2002. The new regulations reflect key changes to immigration appeals, including the time limit for submitting an appeal record and disclosing papers supporting an immigration appeal.    Introducing these...

Ontario to launch a foreign-trained doctor credential recognition program in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) programs. By next spring, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) could introduce a three-month program to recognize foreign medical credentials in Ontario. This year, the self-governing body for Ontario’s medical professionals...

On December 22, 2022, the Employment and Social Development department Canada (ESDC) extended the Global Talent Stream profession list from 12 to 17 occupations. The five newly-added engineering positions will allow more global talent to be recruited into the country.  The new eligible occupations are:  Civil Engineers (NOC 21300); Electrical...

Canadian employers increase wages to attract more workers As Canada is facing a shortage of workers, employers have taken the initiative to offer higher wages to attract more workers. According to the latest Statistics Canada report, the average hourly wage has risen by 7.5% since last year, amounting to $24.20...