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Spousal sponsorship applications to increase by one-third by the end of 2023

Author: Admin | September 15, 2023 | Categories: Spouse or Common-Law Partner, Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class"

In July, the number of Spousal sponsorship applications and common-law partners who immigrated to Canada remained almost the same as in June. The most recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicates that 6,215 new permanent residents arrived in Canada through spousal sponsorship immigration in July, while 50,015...

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Manitoba to create an advisory council to develop an economic immigration strategy

Author: Admin | September 14, 2023 | Categories: Manitoba

Manitoba is developing a plan to increase economic immigration through its new Advisory Council on Economic Immigration and Settlement (ACEIS). The province is focused on addressing labor shortages, encouraging economic development, and supporting its francophone population. Strategy of the Manitoba Advisory Council The Council recommended a strategy to attract more...

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Alberta updated Alberta Advantage Immigration Program inventory

Author: Admin | September 14, 2023 | Categories: Alberta

On September 12, 2023, Alberta published the update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new update, there were around: 1,895 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 548 Rural Renewal Stream applications, 207 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications, 152 Family Connection Stream applications, 142 applications from priority sectors, and ...

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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications

Author: Admin | September 13, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On September 12, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for LMIA applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have increased for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, In-home caregivers, and High-wage Stream. How LMIA Processing Affects...

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BC issued 192 ITAs in the latest skilled workers and entrepreneur draws

Author: Admin | September 13, 2023 | Categories: British Columbia

On September 12, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations to the Skilled Workers and Entrepreneur draws. BC PNP) issued 192 invites to skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs, demonstrating the province's commitment to accepting people with varying skills and talents. The province invited 183 skilled candidates with a score of...

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It is Welcoming Week 2023 in Canada

Author: Admin | September 12, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

It is a Welcoming Week 2023 in Canada, On September 8, 2023, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), stated that Canada welcomes more and more newcomers and celebrates inclusivity. Immigrants are an essential part of Canada's cultural and economic fabric, contributing to innovation, filling labor market...

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Saskatchewan invited 23 candidates under the SINP Entrepreneur Program

Author: Admin | September 12, 2023 | Categories: Saskatchewan

On September 7, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted the fifth invitation round in the SINP Entrepreneur Program 2023 and invited 23 entrepreneurs. This round's highest Expression of Interest (EOI) score was 140 points. The average score was 115 points. The lowest score was 105. The province will...

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Parents and Grandparents Program will reopen in October

Author: Admin | September 11, 2023 | Categories: Visit Canada

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program

Canada is committed to helping families reunite through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept up to 15,000 sponsorship applications this year and will send invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors starting on October 10, 2023. Due to the number of...

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Manitoba invited 558 candidates in the new EOI draw 193

Author: Admin | September 11, 2023 | Categories: Manitoba

On September 7, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the new EOI draw 193, Manitoba has issued LAAs to 558 candidates, including 158 Express Entry candidates for this round. Details of the new EOI Draw 193 Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)...

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Canada attracts more internationally educated healthcare professionals

Author: Admin | September 10, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan had the highest percentage of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) working in their fields in 2021, with 74%, 68%, and 67%, respectively. Ontario had attracted the most significant number of IEHPs, with 116,310 residing there in 2021. IEHPs were most likely to be...

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