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Ontario invited 2,583 Skilled Trades Stream Candidates

Skilled Trades Stream Candidates
On March 1, 2024, Ontario extended invitations to 2,583 Skilled Trades Stream Candidates candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This particular draw was tailored to target candidates employed in 48 National Occupational Classifications (NOCs), possessing Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 350...
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IRCC Invites 2,500 Francophone Candidates Via Express Entry Canada

Express Entry Canada
On February 29, 2024, In round #287 of the Express Entry Canada, IRCC issued a total of 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates seeking to make Canada their new home. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) facilitated a significant milestone in its immigration process by conducting a new...
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BC PNP held new draws for skilled candidates and tech professionals

BC PNP held new draws
On February 27, 2024, the BC PNP held new draws reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming skilled professionals to the province by holding new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). These draws targeted individuals across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations,...
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Canada held a new general Express Entry draw and issued 1,470 invitations

new general Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its new general Express Entry draw on February 28, 2024. The draw, marked as round #286, saw a total of 1,470 Invitations to Apply (ITA) issued to candidates eligible for permanent residence in Canada. With a cut-off score of 534 points, this draw...
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Ontario will accept the Pearson Tests of English Core for all streams of the OINP

Pearson Tests of English Core
The OINP has announced its acceptance of the Pearson Tests of English Core, offered by Pearson Canada, Inc., as valid proof of English proficiency. This development applies across all OINP streams that mandate English language proficiency as well as claims for Expression of Interest (EOI) points. With the inclusion of...
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Ontario universities seek to increase international student enrolment

Ontario universities
Ontario universities are requesting 35% of the capped study permit applications, equating to 82,250 of 235,000 applications from international students. The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) seeks to distribute these allocations based on each university's proportion of international student enrollment. The COU aims to welcome 28,000 international students next year,...
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Recruitment strategy to tackles shortage of skilled trades in Atlantic Canada

shortage of skilled trades
The Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) is collaborating with the Canadian government and regional partners to tackle the critical shortage of skilled trades in Atlantic Canada's construction sector. With a $210,000 non-repayable contribution from ACOA's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, CAPEI aims to implement a recruitment...
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Canadian Provinces and Territories Enhance Work Permit Requirements for Business Candidates

Work Permit Requirements
Canadian provinces and territories have recently updated their work permit requirements for Business Candidates. The focus is now on confirming the authenticity of the applicant's business venture and the viability of their business plan, alongside ensuring that their presence will offer substantial cultural, social, or economic advantages to the region...
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Canada expands visa services with new VAC in Portugal

VAC in Portugal
Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, announced the inauguration of a new Canada VAC in Portugal. Scheduled to commence operations on February 26, 2024, this development marks a pivotal expansion in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) network, now spanning 163 locations across 110 countries worldwide....
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British Columbia issued up to 217 ITAs in the new BC PNP Invitation Rounds

BC PNP Invitation Rounds
On February 21, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new BC PNP Invitation Rounds and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates in the general draw and to candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.  In the general draw, the province invited 69 candidates....
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