On August 1, 2023, IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the recent all-program Express Entry draw. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs.  In round #259, the cut-off score was 517 points, 12 points more than in the previous all-program draw.  The tie-breaking...

On July 28, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the MPNP Ukraine Draw #16 for Ukrainian candidates. The province invited 21 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in this draw.  Eligibility Requirements in MPNP Ukraine Draw #16 To be eligible in the 16th MPNP Ukraine draw, applicants must...

In round #187, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 335 applicants who scored 614 points and above.  On July 27, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba PNP.  Manitoba also issued 202 LAAs in the...

Over the last week, IRCC held new draws and invited young foreigners invitations through the recent IEC Draw. From July 22 to July 28, Canada invited 2,120 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.  As of July 28, 27,622 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. ...

On July 28, 2023, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) released the new draw results under Ontario Entrepreneur Stream Draw. It was the fourth draw for business candidates of the year.  In this draw, the province issued 11 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to business candidates.  This round's Comprehensive Ranking System...

The Government of Canada increased the RNIP allotment of foreign nationals allowed to immigrate to Sudbury in northern Ontario through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) by 58.4% last week to 515 from 325. The RNIP is a five-year program that recruits skilled immigrants to work in smaller communities...

Canada's AIP has received a boost with the renewal and revitalization of the Atlantic Growth Strategy (AGS). The AIP is crucial for Atlantic Canada's need for a skilled and diverse workforce.  The AGS aims to accelerate the sustainable growth of the Atlantic Canadian economy. The AIP is significant in reaching...

BC PNP Draws 2023: the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 175 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 87-109 points.  The province issued...

On July 25, 2023, IRCC announced expanding the global human rights defenders stream, increasing the number of resettlement spaces for human rights defenders and their families from 250 to 500.  This initiative reflects Canada's dedication to providing a safe haven for those who risk their lives for fundamental freedoms and...

On July 26, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made significant changes to his cabinet. Marc Miller is now the new Immigration Minister of Canada, a Member of Parliament from Quebec, and former Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.  Sean Fraser, the previous Immigration Minister, is now Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and...