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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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IRCC Held the First IRCC Express Entry Draw Targeting Francophone Candidates in 2025

Author: Rizwan | February 21, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

On February 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first IRCC Express Entry draw of the year for French-speaking candidates. This special category-based draw is a testament to Canada's efforts to enhance its bilingual workforce and recruit skilled Francophone immigrants outside Quebec. In round #337, 6,500 Invitations...

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French-Speaking Skilled Worker are invited by OINP

Author: Admin | February 21, 2025 | Categories: Visit Canada, Work in Canada

French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream on September 23, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held the 5th round of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry. In this round, OINP issued 363 invitations to apply for the Francophone candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the Notification of...

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Canada to face Increasing Job Vacancies

Author: G&A | February 21, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada to face Increasing Job Vacancies on June 24, 2022, Statistics Canada published a new report reflecting the Canadian labor market. According to the study, employers in Canada were actively looking to fill roughly 1 million job openings at the beginning of April, which is up 2.4 percent from the...

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Alberta to Open more TV and Film Jobs

Author: Admin | February 21, 2025 | Categories: Alberta

The Alberta government has stated that it will be increasing its investment in the film and television industries. According to Doug Schweitzer, Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Innovation, “the film business in Alberta has increased by two orders of magnitude, and it is now one of the fastest-growing industries...

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IRCC INVITED 1,047 CANDIDATES IN THE NEW PNP-TARGETED EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW

Author: G&A | February 21, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

On March 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,047 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-targeted draw. In round #217, the cut-off score was 761 points, 51 points more compared to the previous PNP draw. Basically, Canada invited...

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British Columbia issued 136 invitations in the new BC PNP Tech draw

Author: G&A | February 21, 2025 | Categories: British Columbia

On March 1, 2022, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech Program (BC PNP Tech). In this draw, the province invited 136 candidates in four categories: Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker, Skills Immigration – International Graduate, Express Entry British Columbia – Skilled Worker, and Express...

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Ottawa updated the guidance for Super Visa Holders

Author: G&A | February 21, 2025 | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner

On July 28, 2022, the Government of Canada updated the guidance for the multiple entry temporary resident visa (TRV) for parents and grandparents. According to the update, super visa holders’ every entry to Canada should be for a duration of up to 5 years. The super visa is a 10-year...

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IRCC Invited 1,750 Candidates Under the All-program Express Entry draws

Author: Admin | February 21, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

IRCC Invited 1,750 Candidates Under the All-program Express Entry draws On July 20, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,750 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry draws. In this round of invitations, no program has been specified. In round #227, the cut-off score was 542...

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