On December 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates. In round #273, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates.  The cut-off score of this draw was 470 points, 16 points fewer than the previous draw for this...

British Columbia (BC) is a beacon for skilled workers and tech professionals, attracting them to contribute to the province's thriving economy. On December 5, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,750 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Express Entry draw 272 on December 6, 2023. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs.  In the latest round of invitations, the cut-off score was 561 points, 61 points more than...

On December 5, 2023, BC invited business candidates to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP invited five candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this round was 116 points, the same as in the previous draw.  The maximum points in the...

International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024, given the limited options for permanent residency. By mid-2023, Canada had approximately 2.2 million temporary residents, with over 1 million holding work permits - which has almost doubled in a year.  The PGWP, typically a one-time issuance, was temporarily...

On November 21, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech occupations.  In the Tech draw, the province invited 93 candidates. The minimum score for...

From November 16, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) prioritized 25 jobs in the construction sector to support the Homes for People plan, addressing the province's housing and infrastructure needs for the next five years.  Specifically, workers in selected construction roles with provincial trade qualifications will receive...

Canada Immigration is crucial for Canada's growth, with about 23% of the population being immigrants, the highest among the G7. The 2024 Canada immigration target is 485,000, 1.2% of Canada's population. Canada's working population is declining, with the current ratio of workers to seniors at 3:1, expected to drop to...

Impact of International Student Enrollment on Domestic Students in Canada From 2010-2019, the number of international students at Canadian public post-secondary institutions increased from 142,200 to 388,800. Now, over 800,000 international students study at all levels in Canada. This surge raised concerns about the impact on domestic enrolment.  However, a...

On November 17, 2023, Canada responded to the global migration crisis by announcing a humanitarian pathway to provide residence to 15,000 displaced people from the Western Hemisphere. The pathway, open to Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals with family ties in Canada, offers safe migration, pre-arrival services, and potential financial assistance. ...