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Delays in Work Permits Applications Negatively Impact Canadian Companies

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada
Work Permits Applications
Delays in Work Permits Applications Negatively Impact Canadian Companies according to a survey conducted by the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC), a non-profit organization, delays in work permits at IRCC are causing severe damage to Canadian companies. The CERC survey states that Canadian employers will require immediate access to international...
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IRCC invited 667 candidates in the PNP-targeted Express Entry draw

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry, PNP
IRCC invited 667 candidates in the PNP-targeted Express Entry draw on March 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 667 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the third PNP-targeted draw of the year.  In round #242, the cut-off score was 748 points, 43 points fewer than in the previous PNP-targeted Express Entry draw.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was December 12, 2022, at 10:48:12 UTC.  As of March 1, 2023, there were 243,374 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 3,110 more than the previous update.  In 2023, Canada issued 16,559 invitations in six Express Entry draws. As of March 1, 2023, the PNP-targeted Express Entry draw candidates' CRS score distribution The following table shows the full CRS score distribution of all candidates in the Express Entry pool as of March 1, 2023 CRS score Range Number of Candidates 601-1200 606 501-600 2,129 451-500 65,187 491-500 1,756 481-490 12,126 471-480 20,813 461-470 17,042 451-460 13,450 401-450 61,086 441-450 12,679 431-440 13,300 421-430 10,680 411-420 11,785 401-410 12,642 351-400 71,529 301-350 37,131 0-300 5,706 Total 243,374 Express Entry Processing Times as of February 28  Express Entry processing times for all three categories have increased as of February 28. See the list below for more information. Canadian Experience Class – 16 months Federal Skilled Worker Program – 31 months Federal Skilled Trades Program – 70 months Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry – 11 month Also Read: CANADA HELD A NEW PNP DRAW UNDER THE EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW FOR THE FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM CANADA HELD THE FIRST PNP-TARGETED EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW OF 2023 IRCC PROPOSED NEW EXPRESS ENTRY CATEGORIES What Is Express Entry and How Can I Apply? Express Entry is a system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residence. The CRS, a point-based system, utilizes Express Entry to assess candidate profiles. Three major programs are managed by Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW); Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST); and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) To apply for Express Entry, you have to submit your profile with the required documents, Documents usually consist of language test results, Education credentials, and Passport, or travel Documents. If you are willing to submit your profile in Express Entry and want to gain a good CRS score We can help you in the whole steps. Want to know more details about “IRCC invited 667 candidates in the PNP-targeted Express Entry draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
IRCC invited 667 candidates in the PNP-targeted Express Entry draw on March 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 667 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the third PNP-targeted draw of the year.  In round #242, the cut-off score was 748...
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British Columbia Invited over 130 Candidates under Various Streams of the BC PNP

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia
British Columbia Invited over 130 Candidates under Various Streams of the BC PNP On July 5, 2022, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In the BC PNP Tech, the province invited 100 candidates in the 29 eligible Tech occupations. The lowest score of the round was 85 points. In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 4214), the province invited 21 candidates.  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 7 candidates. Additionally, BC targeted less than 5 candidates under other targeted occupations. The lowest score in those draws was 60 points. In total, the province invited about 133 candidates. So far, British Columbia has already issued about 4,573 ITAs including 1,814 candidates under the BC PNP Tech. You first need to be eligible for the BC PNP, Find out if you are eligible   Get a free assessment Once you are eligible you can create an online profile. you can be invited to one of the BC PNP draws, If your score is higher than the cut-off you may be called. Click here to join our newsletter and get up-to-date news on BCPNP. Features related to the Streams of the BC PNP The following attributes are checked before sending ITAs: Language skills Level of education and place of completion Work experience duration and skill level Occupation Intention to live and work in any part of British Columbia Skill level of job offer and wage Are you looking to Migrate to Canada? Speak to a Canadian Immigration Specialist at Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associates
British Columbia Invited over 130 Candidates under Various Streams of the BC PNP On July 5, 2022, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In the BC PNP Tech, the province invited 100 candidates in the 29 eligible Tech occupations. The lowest...
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Canada processes nearly half of the immigration applications within the service standards

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized
Canada processes nearly half of the immigration applications within the service standards
Canada processes nearly half of the immigration applications within the service standards on February 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 1,944,500 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence permits, and citizenship approvals in all...
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The GNWT joined Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada
GNWT
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) joined the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to help employers tackle the issues they face in the labor market and hire skilled refugees overseas.  Through the pilot, the GNWT allows employers to access a pool of potential employees and partner with non-governmental organizations...
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BC invited up to 192 candidates in the new BC PNP draw

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia
new BC PNP draw
In the new BC PNP draw that was held on January 17, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates. In the general draw, the province invited 154 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited...
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Canada will hold more PNP draws in the coming years

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: PNP
PNP
Canada will hold more PNP draws in the coming years The recently announced Immigration Levels Plan will significantly increase permanent residents arriving in Canada, the majority under the Provincial Nominee Program.  In 2022, 83,500 new permanent residents were invited to Canada through this program, but that number is set to...
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Canada extended the temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Visit Canada
Canada extended the temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the temporary policy allowing visitors to Canada to apply for a work permit. Having a valid job offer, foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors can apply for a work permit without leaving the country.  Visitors with a work permit within the last 12 months can also apply for an interim work authorization to continue working in Canada. This temporary public policy has been extended by an additional two years and will remain in effect until February 28, 2025. Eligibility Requirements for the temporary policy for Visitors in Canada  Eligibility requirements for visitors to apply for an employer-specific work permit are: have a valid visitor status in Canada at the time of submitting the application; intend to work for the employer and occupation specified by the LMIA or LMIA-exempt offer of employment included in their work permit application submitted under the public policy; submit an application for an employer-specific work permit before February 28, 2025; has remained status since submitting their application and intends to maintain it for the duration of the time that their work permit application is being processed in Canada. A former holder of a work permit who converted to visitor status may also be eligible for temporary work authorization if they meet the following requirements in addition to meeting the requirements for the work permit: have maintained a valid temporary resident status in Canada at the time of submitting their work permit application; held a valid work permit for the 12 months prior to the date on which they submitted their application for a work permit under this public policy, even though they are only visiting at the time; intend to apply for a work permit under the public policy and to work for the employer and in the occupation specified in the LMIA or LMIA-exempt offer of employment; have used the IRCC Web form to apply to IRCC for the interim authorization to work in accordance with this public policy; and have requested that the authorization to work be applicable while their application for a work permit is being processed. Objectives of the Temporary Policy  This temporary policy will allow eligible foreign individuals who hold valid temporary resident status as visitors to apply from inside Canada for a work permit that is supported by a job offer exempt eligible foreign nationals from the requirement that a work visa won't be granted if they don't meet certain temporary residence criteria. While a decision on their work permit application is pending, allow eligible former temporary foreign workers to work. Open Job positions in Canada Canada is facing a severe labor shortage even as the economy is expanding. By continuing this policy, foreign nationals who are in Canada on a visitor visa can work there without having to leave. This helps newcomers who might want to work and eventually move to Canada, as well as employers who have open positions. The most recent report on job openings from Statistics Canada reveals that there are currently more than 800,000 open positions in the country. The sectors with the highest vacancy rates include those supplying accommodation and food as well as healthcare. Want to know more details about “Canada extended the temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canada extended the temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the temporary policy allowing visitors to Canada to apply for a work permit. Having a valid job offer, foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors can apply for...
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Manitoba issued record LAAs in 2 Manitoba PNP

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Manitoba
Manitoba PNP
Manitoba issued LAAs to 1,279 Candidates. On December 15 and 16, 2022, Manitoba held 2 invitation rounds in the Manitoba PNP. In round #161, the MPNP issued 1,030 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, with a minimum score of 600. In round #162, the...
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Manitoba invited 34 candidates under the 12th draw for Ukrainian candidates

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Manitoba
draw for Ukrainian candidates
On March 20, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the twelfth draw for Ukrainian candidates. In this draw, the province invited 34 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).  In total, the province invited 2,214 candidates in 2023, including 68 Ukrainian nationals.   Details of the 12th draw for...
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