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Ontario Invited 21 Candidates in the Entrepreneur Stream

the Entrepreneur Stream
On March 4, 2022, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) released the results of the new draw under the Entrepreneur Stream. On March 3, the province invited 21 business candidates.  The minimum score of this round was 152, five points more compared to the October 28 draw. The OINP noted that...
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New Express Entry Applications will be processed in 6 Months

New Express Entry Applications will be processed in 6 Months
New Express Entry Applications will be processed in 6 Months. Great news for those who are looking to immigrate to Canada through the Express Entry system Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced that it will once again be processing applications within 6 months. Until the epidemic, the Canadian government sought...
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Ottawa Increased Settlement funds for Start-Up Visa Applications

Start-Up Visa Program
Immigrant entrepreneurs desiring to obtain permanent residency in Canada through the Start-Up Visa program will need to show they have more settlement money than necessary last year. The amount required for a single applicant has risen by $97, from $13,213 in 2021 to $13,310 this year as a result of...
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IRCC Updated minimum settlement fund numbers for Express Entry candidates

IRCC Updated minimum settlement fund numbers for Express Entry candidates
On May 11, 2022, the Government of Canada updated the table that shows how much money Express Entry candidates need to settle in Canada. To be eligible, candidates must update their settlement fund numbers in their Express Entry profiles no later than June 8, 2022. This action will not affect...
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IRCC Invites 646 PNP Candidates in a New Draw Express Entry

New Draw Express Entry
Canada keeps reinforcing its immigration system by inviting talented applicants to apply for permanent residence under the New Draw Express Entry system. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on February 17, 2025, inviting 646 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw, number...
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Minimum wage increases coming to BC and Ontario in 2025 A Positive Step for Workers

Minimum wage increases
As part of continuous efforts to raise wage standards and protect employees, Ontario and British Columbia have introduced impending minimum wage increases that will be implemented in 2025. These changes serve to demonstrate provinces' dedication to fair wages in conformity with cost-of-living factors. For British Columbia, an increase of $0.45...
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Canada Launches Global Youth Experience Campaign to Inspire Canada International Work and Travel

Canada international work and travel
In an increasingly interconnected world, gaining Canada international work and travel experience is more valuable than ever. Recognizing this, the Government of Canada has launched the Global Youth Experience Campaign, a groundbreaking initiative under International Experience Canada (IEC). Announced by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on February...
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Changes to IEC Work Permit Holders’ CRS Points in the Express Entry System

IEC Work Permit Holders
The Canadian immigration landscape is evolving, and recent updates to the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have introduced key changes that impact IEC Work Permit Holders and Express Entry candidates. These modifications primarily affect employer-specific work permit holders under the Young Professionals category and could reshape the way skilled workers...
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Canada’s Golden Opportunity to Attract Top American Talent

Canada's Golden Opportunity
Canada's Golden Opportunity is on the cutting edge of a rare opportunity to attract premier American professionals and researchers. Its strong public institutions, good research funding, and dedication to innovation make Canada an ideal choice to become a leader in the field of science, technology, and biomedicine. By purposefully opening...
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Manitoba held the largest draw for Ukrainian candidates

Manitoba held the largest draw
On December 4, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the largest draw for Ukrainian candidates. The province invited 117 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in this draw.  To be eligible, applicants must:  be Ukrainian citizens,  have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language band,  have connections...
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