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...

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...

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...

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...

Under the OINP Entrepreneur Stream, 10 business candidates were invited on September 25, 2023, as the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) released the new draw results. It was the fifth draw for business candidates of the year.  In this draw, the province issued 10 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to business...

The minimum wage increases in six Canadian provinces on October 1, 2023. British Columbia and Quebec have already raised their minimum wages this year, while the federal minimum wage went up on April 1. The minimum wage is the lowest wage rate set by provinces and applies to all employees....

As of September 22, Canada has issued 119,104 invitations to IEC candidates in 2023. Canada plans to welcome 90,000 newcomers this year through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.  While more than 100,000 candidates have been invited, it should be noted that not all candidates will apply, and not all...

On September 21, 2023, Prince Edward Island held a new draw and invited 153 candidates in the PEI PNP streams such as Labour Impact and Express Entry streams. Another four invitations were sent to Business Impact Category candidates. The lowest score for the business candidates was 80. In total, PEI issued...

On September 20, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations and considered 37 new applications under the RNIP for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). In this round, Sudbury considered 37 candidates, including two candidates drawn through the Francophone Stream. The lowest score of...

On September 21, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba MPNP. In EOI Draw 194, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under The Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream, regular SWM draw, Skilled Workers Overseas stream, and in the International Education Stream and invited 620...