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British Columbia invited up to 235 candidates in the new Targeted BC PNP draw

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia

British Columbia invited up to 235 candidates in the new Targeted BC PNP draw on March 14, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 197 invitations with a minimum...

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Immigration is the primary source of Canada’s labor force growth

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

Immigration is the primary source of Canada’s labor force growth From 2016 to 2021, 1.3 million new immigrants came to Canada permanently - the highest number of recent immigrants recorded in a Canadian census. In the 2021 Census, nearly one-fourth of the people counted were, or had ever been, landed...

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Instructions for the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class Updated

Author: G&A | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner

Canada updated Instructions for the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class

On June 8, 2022, the Government of Canada updated instructions regarding determining membership in the spouse or common-law partner in the Canada class. The revised instructions for circumstances when there is a relationship breakdown and the primary applicant (sponsored spouse) wishes to proceed with their permanent residence application. The conversion...

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IRCC Invited 2,000 Candidates Under Express Entry Draw

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

IRCC Invited 2,000 Candidates Under Express Entry Draw on August 3, 2022, IRCC Invited 2,000 Candidates to Apply (ITA)s. In this round of invitations Under Express Entry Draw, no program has been specified this means that candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled...

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Prince Edward Island invited 69 skilled candidates in a new draw

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Prince Edward Island

On December 1, 2022, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams and invited 69 candidates under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). As in November, PEI will likely hold two draws in December too. The PEI PNP...

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Nova Scotia accepted a record number of immigrants in 2022

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Nova Scotia

Immigration to Nova Scotia is at an all-time high, with the Atlantic Canadian province setting a new record for welcoming permanent residents. From January to September alone, 10,670 newcomers have chosen Nova Scotia as their home - making this year one of its most successful ones. With the trend of...

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Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot is expanded to welcome more skilled refugees

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

Sean Fraser, Minister of IRCC, revealed a new investment to help broaden Canada's Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) for skilled refugees On December 13, 2022. For the upcoming years, this move aims to link employers and local communities across the country to increase the pilot project's reach and invite 2,000...

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OINP Tech Draw invited 936 candidates under the Human Capital Priorities Stream

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Ontario

OINP Tech Draw invited 936 candidates under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. On December 19, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new round of invitations in the Tech Draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In this draw, OINP issued 936 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to...

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Ottawa Clarified Instructions for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program Applications

Author: G&A | February 22, 2025 | Categories: PNP

On August 5, 2022, the Government of Canada updated instructions for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) regarding the application assessment against selection criteria. The new instructions clarify the sections of confirmation of community recommendation, education, qualifying work experience, and job offer requirements. In addition, the Government has also...

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British Columbia invited up to 177 Skilled Immigration and Tech candidates in the new BC PNP draws

Author: G&A | February 22, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia

On May 31, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited Skilled Immigration candidates and Tech workers. The province invited 147 Tech candidates under the targeted general draw. The minimal score for candidates invited in these draws was between...

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