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Alberta announced 2023 allocations for the AAIP streams

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Alberta

On March 21, 2023, Alberta announced 2023 allocations for the AAIP Streams. For 2023, the Government of Canada allocated 9,750 nominations for the AAIP. The province will issue 4,875 nominations under the Non-Express Entry streams, including 4,240 nominations for Alberta Express Entry Stream, 630 for Rural Renewal Stream, and five...

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Canadian trucking Industry seek faster immigration application processing

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canadian trucking industry commends Ottawa for assisting internationally trained truckers in immigrating to the country. However, they urge Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to prioritize these much-needed workers further. The current labor shortage in the Canadian trucking industry poses a significant threat to Canada's long-term economic recovery and stability. ...

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Ontario to invest $25 million to increase the skilled immigration intake

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Ontario

Ontario will invest an additional $25 million for the next three years to double its skilled immigration intake along with the previously announced $15 million over three years in the Budget 2022. This initiative aims to overcome labor shortages and promote economic progress in the province. By 2025, the province...

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Canada experiences an increase in the number of internationally trained nurses seeking employment opportunities

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada's provinces are making it easier for internationally trained nurses to work in the country by shortening registration and licensure processes. Atlantic Canada's Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has introduced an expedited process for applicants from seven designated countries: the Philippines, India, Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom,...

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Canada introduced new instructions for study permit applications

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Study in Canada

On May 9, 2023, the Government of Canada published new instructions for in-Canada study permit applications. The changes were designed to make it easier for protected persons and their families to stay in Canada and pursue their educational goals. The new instructions allow protected persons and their family members to...

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Ottawa announced $65 million in funding to improve settlement services

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

On May 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided over $65 million in funding extensions to improve settlement services, service provider organizations nationwide to continue important settlement services, which include services for racialized newcomer women, pre-arrival services, and language training for newcomers in French-speaking minority communities. With this...

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Prince Edward Island to hire internationally trained nurses in Dubai

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Prince Edward Island, Work in Canada

The Prince Edward Island (PEI) officials traveled nearly 10,000 km in March to recruit nurses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. PEI’s director of Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Pharmaceutical Services states that over 30 nurses are expected to immigrate to the province by early 2024. Healthcare authorities across Canada are facing...

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In the latest PNP-targeted Express Entry draw CRS drops 57 points

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

latest PNP-targeted Express Entry draw on May 10, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 589 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the fourth PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #248, the cut-off score was 691 points, 57 points fewer than...

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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

On May 10, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for LMIA applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have reduced for all streams except the Global Talent, Permanent Residence, and Low-wage streams. Average Processing Times...

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BC invited over 200 skilled candidates under the BC PNP recent draw

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia

On May 16, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the BC PNP recent draw and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates. In the general draw, the province invited 162 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 85-107 points. The province issued 29...

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