On September 19, 2023, the OINP Masters Graduate and Ph.D. Graduate streams issued 537 invitations to apply (ITAs). The minimum score of this round was 41 points, three points fewer than it was in the previous draw.  In addition, on September 19, 2023, Ontario also invited 71 candidates under the PhD...

On September 19, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new British Columbia PNP Draw invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 147 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 89-111...

Canada issued 1,000 invitations in the Express Entry transport occupation category draw on September 20, 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first-ever round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations.          Express Entry draw #264 issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply...

The Newfoundland and Labrador virtual immigration fair and job fair series started on 20 September. This program aims to give excellent opportunities and insights for anyone looking for immigration and job opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The first of five virtual immigration and job fairs for potential immigrants from East...

IRCC issued 3,200 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the new all-program Express Entry draw 263 on September 19, 2023. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs, No program is specified in this draw.  The cut-off score of this draw was 531 points. The tie-breaking rule...

On September 18, 2023, IRCC, Marc Miller, announced the first category-based draw in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations.  This initiative focuses on attracting skilled workers in the transport sector, including truck drivers, pilots, and aircraft assembly workers. The goal is to address labor...

In August 2023, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the three Express Entry streams of the NBPNP. The province issued 54 ITAs under the New Brunswick Employment Connection stream, 37 ITAs through the New Brunswick Student Connection stream, and 84 ITAs under the...

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest IEC rounds of invitations. From September 2 to September 15, Canada invited 5,378 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 15, 29,715 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. ...

Canada’s Housing Minister and former Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, hinted that the federal government may consider changes to the country’s high immigration targets. Fraser emphasized the need to align immigration policies with the absorptive capacity of communities, including housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.  He also suggested that the government should collaborate...

Newfoundland and Labrador employers recruit foreign workers through virtual fairs to address labor shortages. Employers interested in hiring outside Canada should register for upcoming virtual immigration fares from September 20, 2023, to March 27, 2024, starting with East and Southeast Asia and Oceania regions.  In the first seven months of...