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British Columbia’s Tech Stream is the Best way for Technology Workers to Immigrate to Canada

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia
British Columbia's Tech Stream is the Best way for Technology Workers to Immigrate to Canada
The Tech stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is a fantastic method to attract more people to a vital industry and boost an important area of the economy.   British Columbia's Tech program is currently the most simple option for tech employees to enter Canada, as compared...
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Saskatchewan invited 468 candidates under the SINP draw

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Saskatchewan
candidates under the SINP
On December 21, 2022, Saskatchewan invited 468 candidates under the SINP. In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 153 ITAs. In addition, another 315 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 80 points, 2 points fewer than in the previous draw.  All...
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British Columbia 160 invitations issued in the new SI and EEBC of the BCPNP draws

Author: G&A | February 22, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia
British Columbia issued 160 invitations in the new SI and EEBC of the BCPNP draws
British Columbia 160 invitations issued in the new SI and EEBC of the BCPNP draws On February 22, 2022, British Columbia held two rounds in the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the general draw, BC issued...
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Canada Welcomes Record Immigrants from Hong Kong

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada
Immigrants from Hong Kong
Canada Welcomes Record Immigrants from Hong Kong According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a record number of 12,484 open work permits were issued to Hong Kong residents from March 2017 through June 2022. Last year, the Government of Canada introduced two new pathways for Hong Kongers to immigrate...
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Canada to welcome more out-of-status construction workers in the GTA

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada
out-of-status construction workers
Canada to welcome more out-of-status construction workers in the GTA on January 20, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) would create pathways for out-of-status migrants, to help Canadian employers to deal with critical labor shortages in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In 2019,...
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Canada accepted twice more the parents and grandparents in 2022

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner, Uncategorized
Last year, the number of family members reunited with their loved ones in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) skyrocketed - more than doubling its previous record set before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the newest records from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an impressive 27,195 new permanent residents arrived in Canada through the PGP last year or 11,740 more than in 2021, a 131.6% rise. The PGP, which relies upon Canadian relatives sponsoring the parents and grandparents of immigrants, has been gradually rebuilding its numbers following the massive reduction in immigration due to public health protocols and travel restrictions. The number of new arrivals under the PGP similarly dropped as overall immigration did, from 341,175 new permanent residents in 2019, the full year before the pandemic, to only 184,595 newcomers in 2020. In comparison to 2019, when the PGP welcomed 22,010 new permanent residents, the program only saw 10,455, or a 52.5% decrease, in the first year of the pandemic. The following year, with a then-record-breaking 406,040 new permanent residents, overall immigration roared back to life. However, despite that year's significant increase in immigration, the number of new arrivals under the PGP only increased by a modest 12.3% to 11,740 new permanent residents in 2021. The number of immigrants entering Canada through the PGP at this time is approximately two times higher than it was in 2015, when 15,490 parents and grandparents may be sponsored to immigrate. There's little chance that the PGP numbers will be even higher this year given Ottawa's significantly higher immigration targets for the upcoming years. Canada plans to welcome 1.45 million immigrants within three years  Ottawa's immigration levels plan for the years 2023–2025 sets a target of 465,000 new permanent residents for 2023. 2024 will see 485,000 new permanent residents enter, following 500,000 more in 2025. Overall, 1.45 million immigrants will arrive in Canada during the next three years. The PGP requires applicants to pay $1,050 to sponsor a parent or grandparent, and the process can take up to 39 months. The sponsors must provide biometrics after submitting their applications. The time it took to submit these biometrics is included in the processing time. After submitting an interest in sponsoring these relatives, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident will receive an invitation to apply (ITA) and will then need to send two applications to the PGP: the sponsorship application, and; the permanent residence application If those applications are accepted, the sponsor enters into an agreement that begins the day the sponsor becomes a Canadian permanent resident. Eligibility requirements to sponsor the parents and grandparents  you can sponsor your own parents and relatives If: You are invited to apply. You are at least 18 years old. You're a Canadian Permanent resident. You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has a Canadian Indian Act registered. You have sufficient money to support the people you want to support. You meet all additional requirements specified in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its regulations. Want to know more details about “Canada accepted twice more the parents and grandparents in 2022” 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
Last year, the number of family members reunited with their loved ones in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) skyrocketed - more than doubling its previous record set before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the newest records from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an impressive 27,195 new...
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Will IRCC Launch New Investor Streams?

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Entrepreneur
Will IRCC Launch New Investor Streams?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still receiving proposals for new Investor streams, which aim to provide immediate economic benefit to Canada. However, according to the last issue of Lexbase, these plans all fall short of addressing the risks that are always involved with investor initiatives. Based on Canada's...
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Post-Graduate Work Permit Program’s Eligibility Standards on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds

Author: G&A | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada
Post-Graduate Work Permit Program’s eligibility standards on humanitarian and compassionate grounds
The immigration court has ruled that visa officers do not have the discretion to alter the eligibility criteria of the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program (PGWP) on humanitarian or compassionate grounds. On June 14, 2022, reviewing the application of an applicant failing to fulfill the requirements of the PGWP, the Federal...
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Canada introduced new instructions for International Mobility Program

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized
instructions for International Mobility Program
Canada introduced new instructions for International Mobility Program on January 30, 2023, the Government of Canada introduced a new program delivery update for the International Mobility Program (IMP). The government reformatted instructions regarding the labor market impact assessment (LMIA) exemptions under work designated as per paragraph R205(c)(ii) – administrative codes...
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OINP invited 773 Human Capital Priorities Stream candidates

Author: G&A | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Ontario
OINP invited 773 candidates through the Human Capital Priorities Stream
On February 22, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new round of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. In this draw, OINP issued 773 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who possess work experience in one of the in-demand occupations.  The CRS Express...
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