On August 16, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released an update on the Updated LMIA Processing Times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across various streams. These updated timelines are crucial for employers seeking to hire foreign workers in Canada, as they reflect the current trends in...

On August 7, 2024, British Columbia conducted its latest round of invitations through BC PNP streams in the latest draw, inviting up to 149 skilled candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This draw reflects British Columbia's ongoing commitment to attracting and retaining global talent to meet the province's labor market...

On December 21, 2023, Prince Edward Island held new draws under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In the last PEI PNP draw for 2023 PEI invited 26 candidates working in the Healthcare, Construction, and Food Processing sectors via the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams.  Three...

On November 30, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).In EOI Draw 201, the MPNP invited 148 applicants under the Close relative in Manitoba selection with a minimum score of 609.  In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, MPNP issued 38 LAAs to candidates...

Most of the remaining 49 percent of the immigration slots in Express Entry in 2023 were occupied by international students who received Express Entry invitations and are eager to advance to permanent residency as soon as possible. Of a staggering 46 of the persons that got an ITA, 2% got...

On November 17, 2023, the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met in Toronto to discuss Canada's immigration future. Provincial immigration ministers agreed on a coordinated approach to address opportunities and challenges, focusing on economic immigration and support for vulnerable newcomers.  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) presented a...

On November 30, 2023, PEI 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).  This draw invited candidates working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, and Construction sectors. The province invited 2,394...

On December 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw for STEM candidates and issued 5,900 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals.  In round #274, the cut-off score was 481 points, 5 points fewer than the...

On November 29, 2023, Ontario updated the average application processing times for the OINP. Application processing times vary according to the quantity of applications. Ontario keeps updated the processing times without any delays. Current application processing times for the OINP Currently, the application processing times for the OINP for the...

Western Canadian employers seeking Foreign skilled workers have seen a significant rise this year, with a 39% increase in LMIA applications nationwide and 83% in Western Canada.  Yukon is the sole exception, with a slight decrease. Nunavut had the highest application growth, followed by Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. LMIA...