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Ottawa urged to crack down on immigration employment scam

Author: Admin | October 3, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The Federal Government works to prevent employers from immigration employment scams and from charging fees to temporary foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). However, some workers are still being exploited and made to pay large sums to secure jobs in Canada. Immigrants pay to get a Canadian...

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Canada invited 2,514 candidates under the new IEC Draw

Author: Admin | October 2, 2023 | Categories: International Experience Canada

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the new IEC draws. From September 16 to September 29, Canada invited 2,514 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 29, 30,757 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. In 2023,...

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Express Entry candidates are no longer required to provide upfront medical examination

Author: Admin | October 2, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On September 29, 2023, the Government of Canada implemented changes to the upfront medical examination requirement for Express Entry applicants. As of October 1, 2023, upfront medical examinations are no longer mandatory during the application process. Instead, applicants are advised to await instructions before proceeding with a medical examination. Applicants...

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Candidates invited in the OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream

Author: Admin | October 1, 2023 | Categories: Ontario

On September 26, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted an invitation draw under the OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream. The OINP issued 1,696 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in healthcare occupations. Invited candidates' CRS Express Entry score was between 350 and 462 points....

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Alberta held 4 new occupation-specific AAIP draws

Author: Admin | September 30, 2023 | Categories: Alberta

On September 27, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new occupation-specific AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. On September 12, 2023, the province held two draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and invited 300 and 16 candidates for Tourism Hospitality, and healthcare...

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IRCC held the first category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations

Author: Admin | September 29, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On September 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations and issued 600 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates. In round #267, the cut-off score was the record low for 2023 – 354 points. The tie-breaking rule for...

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Ottawa expands the use of automation tools for faster processing of work permit applications

Author: Admin | September 28, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the use of automation tools to process work permit extensions and post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) more efficiently. Automated tools are part of IRCC's commitment to properly using technology to strengthen the immigration system for the benefit of all clients. These tools are...

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IRCC invited 500 Francophone candidates under the Express Entry draw

Author: Admin | September 28, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On September 27, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new draw for Francophone candidates under the Express Entry. In round #266, IRCC issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 472 points, 37 points more than the previous draw...

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Over 200 tech professionals and skilled candidates invited in the BC PNP Draw of September

Author: Admin | September 27, 2023 | Categories: British Columbia

On September 26, 2023, the Latest BC PNP Draw of September issued over 200 new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 127 invitations with a minimum score of 90 points. In the Childcare-targeted draw...

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IRCC invited 3,000 candidates through the Express Entry draw 265

Author: Admin | September 27, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On September 26, 2023, IRCC issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Express Entry draw #265. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs. Details of Express Entry draw 265 IRCC invited 3,000 candidates through the Express Entry draw 265 on September 26, 2023. In...

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