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British Columbia Issues 163 BC PNP Invitations to Skilled Candidates in Latest Draw

Author: John Black | September 18, 2024 | Categories: British Columbia

British Columbia remains to be a favored territory for practical skills workers globally, and for the latest draw on September 17, 2024, the BC PNP invitations were released. In total, 163 ITAS were provided to the skilled workers for several occupations proving that Ontario is interested in foreign talent. This...

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Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program Sees a Remarkable 27.4% Increase in Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 2024

Author: John Black | September 17, 2024 | Categories: Entrepreneur

Canada's Start-Up Visa (SUV) program continues to be a beacon of opportunity for immigrant entrepreneurs worldwide. In July 2024, the SUV program witnessed a significant 27.4% increase in new permanent residents, with 720 entrepreneurs being welcomed, up from 565 in June. This sharp rise underscores Canada's growing appeal as a...

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Ottawa Invites 1,000 Francophone Candidates with French Language Proficiency in Latest Express Entry Draw

Author: John Black | September 16, 2024 | Categories: Express Entry

In a bid to boost French-speaking immigration, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the new French Language Proficiency Express Entry draw on 13th September 2024. This latest round targeted the candidates with French language skills and there were 1000 invites for PR through ITAs. Express Entry is still...

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ESDC updated LMIA processing times

Author: John Black | September 13, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

Some of the most surprising changes to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times across the several streams were released on the 11th of September, 2024. In the same manner, the latest update which focuses on Canadian immigration has brought some fresh...

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British Columbia invited over 150 tech professionals and skilled workers

Author: John Black | September 12, 2024 | Categories: British Columbia

Today, British Columbia replenishes its population by inviting tech professionals and other active and talented personnel from around the world through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). On September 10, 2024, the province did a general invite to those with skill in technology, healthcare, childcare, construction, veterinary, among...

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OINP Draws: Ontario Invites 2,487 Candidates Under Three Employer Job Offer Streams

Author: John Black | September 11, 2024 | Categories: Ontario

In OINP draws for the third draw of 2024 on September 10, the Ontario immigration system once again proved that it is aligned with Ontario’s current demand as it invited 2487 applicants under three specific employer job offer categories. As stated, the intended draws are a sign of hope to...

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IRCC held a new PNP draw under Express Entry and issued 911 Invitations to Apply

Author: John Black | September 10, 2024 | Categories: Express Entry, PNP

Therefore, on September 9, 2024, the IRCC conducted the 8th PNP draw of the year aimed at the PNP candidates in the EE system. In this draw, 911 Invitation to Apply (ITA) were provided to the skilled workers who have a chance to move on for Canadian permanent residency. Details...

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Saskatchewan’s job market soars: 19,200 new jobs added in August 2024

Author: John Black | September 9, 2024 | Categories: Saskatchewan, Work in Canada

There has been a steady increase in job opportunities in Saskatchewan, highlighting Saskatchewan's job market as an amazing economic feature that distinguishes this province from other provinces in Canada. Compared to August 2023, the provincial labor force added 19,200 workers on an annual basis; of the new hires, 17,800 positions...

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Ottawa introduced a temporary open work permit policy for PNP candidates

Author: John Black | September 8, 2024 | Categories: PNP, Work in Canada

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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BC PNP Invitation: British Columbia Invites 163 New Candidates Through BC PNP Streams

Author: John Black | September 6, 2024 | Categories: British Columbia, Work in Canada

On September 4, 2024, the British Columbia Government kept on supporting the immigration of skilled talent into the province through the BC PNP invitation and conducting new invitations under the BC PNP. In this most recent round, the province invited 163 skilled workers to apply for Canadian permanent residence and...

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