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Ottawa introduced a temporary open work permit policy for PNP candidates

Work permit policy
Ottawa has recently offered a major shift in its new temporary open work permit policy, which will come into force on August 11, 2024, in response to PNPs to strengthen Canadian immigration to improve employment prospects and opportunities for qualified applicants wishing to obtain permanent residency. What’s New in the...
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IRCC invited 964 PNP candidates under Fifth Express Entry draw

Fifth Express Entry draw
On July 30, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its fifth Express Entry draw of the year for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This highly anticipated event saw 964 Invitations to Apply (ITA) issued to candidates, marking another significant milestone in Canada’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled immigrants....
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IRCC Issues 1,391 Invitations to Apply in Latest PNP Draw Under Express Entry

Latest PNP Draw Under Express Entry
On July 16, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the fourth Latest PNP Draw Under Express Entry of the year for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In this targeted draw, IRCC issued 1,391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates, marking another significant step in Canada's ongoing efforts...
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Ontario invited 212 French-speaking candidates through the OINP

the OINP
On June 20, 2024, the OINP conducted its second round of invitations for the year under the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. This draw saw 212 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) issued to French-speaking candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores for these candidates ranged from 305 to 409 points....
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IRCC updates language testing requirements for PNP applications

language testing requirements
In a significant update, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has streamlined language testing requirements for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications, effective April 18, 2024. This pivotal change aims to facilitate smoother processes for PNP candidates, particularly those not applying through the Express Entry system. Previously, all PNP applicants, regardless...
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Immigrant retention rates across Canadian provinces

Immigrant retention rates
Statistics Canada's 2022 Longitudinal Immigration Database reveals trends in immigrant retention rates across Canada. Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) saw rising retention rates, while the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced declines.  Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta displayed the highest five-year...
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Insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024

Canadian Immigration in 2024
The Express Entry System,  Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), International Student Programs, Parents and Grandparents Program, and IRCC plans to leverage AI are a few of the insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to welcome 485,000 permanent residents in 2024. The Express Entry System...
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IRCC held a new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw

New PNP-targeted Express Entry draw
On October 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw and issued 1,548 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the fifth PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of the year.  Details of the new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw...
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Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of 2023

PNP-targeted Express Entry draw
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...
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What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023?

immigration options to Canada in 2023
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...
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