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Manitoba invited 623 candidates through the MPNP in EOI Draw 190

EOI Draw 190
On August 24, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In EOI Draw 190, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection and issued LAAs to 623 candidates including 178 Express Entry candidates for this round. Details of the EOI Draw 190 In...
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Alberta updated inventory and invited 89 candidates in the construction section

candidates in the construction section
On August 22, 2023, Alberta invited candidates in the construction section and published an update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new AAIP inventory update, there were around:  1,479 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications,  448 Rural Renewal Stream applications,  249 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications,  128 Family...
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BC invited up to 230 candidates under the BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw

BC PNP Skills Immigration
The Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the BC PNP Skills Immigration candidates on August 22, 2023. In the general draw, BC invited 169 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 88-109 points.  In the childcare-targeted draw: The province issued 33 ITAs to...
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The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers

new Recognized Employer Pilot
The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers. In early 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks among migrant farm workers caused produce sections of Canadian grocery stores to become increasingly empty. The workers are hired through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which has been accused of abuse due to...
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Canada is a top destination for immigrant entrepreneurs

top destination for immigrant entrepreneurs
According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Canada is the top destination for immigrant entrepreneurs among all OECD countries. There are over 24 OECD countries, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Sweden. According to OECD research, these countries are becoming more interested in attracting...
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IRCC invited 3,345 candidates in the new IEC draws

IRCC invited 3,345 candidates in the new IEC draws
Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new IEC draws. From August 5 to August 18, Canada invited 3,273 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of August 18, 24,896 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  Overview of candidates...
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ESDC updated LMIA application processing times for 2023

LMIA application processing times for 2023
On August 16, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA application processing times for 2023 under various streams. Service Canada is dedicated to giving all Temporary Foreign Worker Programme (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and recognizes the importance of the program in addressing Canada's labor shortages and...
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The Canadian Government implemented new changes in Agri-Food Pilot Program

Agri-Food Pilot Program
On August 18, 2023, the Government of Canada implemented two changes to the Agri-Food Pilot Program(AFP), providing more opportunities for workers and their families to apply for permanent residency.  First, family members of all AFP participants can now apply for open work permits.  Second, Canada started accepting union reference letters...
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PEI issued 142 invitations through the PEI PNP streams

PEI PNP streams
On August 17, 2023, Prince Edward Island held new draws under the PEI PNP streams.  PEI PNP invited 138 candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams.  Another four invitations were sent to Business Impact Category candidates. The lowest score for the business candidates was 102.  In total, PEI...
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Ontario invited 2,835 candidates under the Human Capital Priorities Stream

Human Capital Priorities Stream
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted two new invitation draws under the Human Capital Priorities Stream On August 16, 2023.  In the first draw, the OINP issued 751 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in healthcare and tech occupations.  In the second draw, Ontario issued...
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