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Final countdown: IEC 2024 season closing next week

Author: John Black | October 16, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

As the IEC 2024 season draws to a close, the window of opportunity for aspiring participants will soon close. This program allows young adults around the world the opportunity to work and travel in Canada, and today, the final round of invitations will close for this year. Important Deadline: Submit...

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Alberta AAIP Update: Latest Inventory Reveals New Opportunities for Immigrants

Author: John Black | October 15, 2024 | Categories: Alberta

Alberta AAIP Update: Alberta once again opens its doors to immigration as it updates the inventory of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) on October 11, 2024. This significant development unveils significant statistics regarding different streams of immigration under the AAIP, shedding light on the progress and remaining opportunities for...

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The MPNP draw invited 234 skilled workers and international graduates

Author: John Black | October 14, 2024 | Categories: Manitoba

Meanwhile, it is not cut off from the rest of the world as it has just published a new announcement of the MPNP draw held on October 10, 2024. With a total of 234 skilled workers and graduates who had studied abroad, including 36 candidates in Express Entry. The latest...

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IRCC Issues 1,000 Invitations for Francophone Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Author: John Black | October 11, 2024 | Categories: Express Entry

In its quest to deepen linguistic diversity in Canada, Francophone candidates remain a key focus for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, as demonstrated in the latest Express Entry draw. On 10th October 2024, IRCC conducted round #318, where it issued invitations to apply for permanent residency to 1,000 Francophone candidates....

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The OINP held three draws under the Employer Job Offer-Foreign Worker Stream and invited 1,728 Candidates

Author: Rizwan | October 9, 2024 | Categories: Ontario

The Ontario government held three targeted draws of the Employer Job Offer-Foreign Worker Stream on October 8, 2024, in a step forward toward strengthening its skilled workforce. The province keeps attracting talent from around the world to fill labor gaps as demands for the labor force increase, particularly in skilled...

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Ottawa Invites 1,613 PNP Candidates in the New Express Entry Draw

Author: John Black | October 8, 2024 | Categories: Ottawa

On 7 October 2024, Ottawa invites Provincial Nominee Program applicants as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada carried out its latest draw from the Express Entry pool, continuing the country's push to host more skilled immigrants. In the most eagerly anticipated round thus far, IRCC issued 1,613 Invitations to Apply directly...

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Canada expands work opportunities for Canada Start-Up Visa candidates

Author: John Black | October 7, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

Until October 3, 2024, the Government of Canada issued a turnaround that only revamped its Canada Start-Up Visa program. It has rejuvenated the existing provision by giving open work permits to the applicants for the Start-Up Visa which makes them less stringent about securing income while still growing their businesses....

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British Columbia held new BCPNP draws and invited over 170 candidates

Author: John Black | October 4, 2024 | Categories: British Columbia

On October 2, 2024, British Columbia made strong moves to meet labor shortages by issuing more than 170 skilled workers through BCPNP draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The new round of invitations forms part of an increased drive to attract some of the key sectors in the...

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Manitoba invited 348 candidates under two MPNP streams

Author: John Black | October 3, 2024 | Categories: Manitoba

Manitoba held its latest invitation round under the MPNP streams on September 27, 2024. MPNP issued 348 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates in its latest round to two major streams, which showed the province was consistently attracting global talent. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Invitation Breakdown Skilled Workers...

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Manitoba launched a support program for temporary foreign workers awaiting permanent residency

Author: John Black | October 1, 2024 | Categories: Manitoba

In the greatest step toward retaining the skilled talent, Manitoba has implemented a new support program that is going to be offered to Temporary Foreign Workers lined up in the queue of permanent residence. Following the roll-out on September 18, it now enables Temporary Foreign Workers to apply for letters...

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