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Canada welcomed More than 32,000 tech workers last year

Author: Admin | July 18, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada’s technology sector is experiencing significant growth, as evidenced by the 32,115 tech workers who immigrated in the past year. The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) report on Tech Workforce Trends shows that this is partly due to the country’s immigration policies and cost... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

New Canada & UK Youth Mobility Arrangement announced

Author: Admin | July 18, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On July 14, 2023, Canada and the United Kingdom signed a new Youth Mobility Arrangement to expand reciprocal work opportunities for their youth. The arrangement builds on an existing partnership that began in 2008 and includes improvements such as: expanding the age eligibility from 18 to 30 to 18 to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Ottawa announced an update for open work permit issuance under the IMP

Author: Admin | July 17, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On July 13, 2023, the Government of Canada published a new program delivery update for work permit issuance under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Starting July 13, 2023, family members of students working on campus under the authority of R186(f) or with a co-op work permit (code C32 or C33)... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

How Express Entry draws have changed since the introduction of the occupation-specific draws?

Author: Admin | July 17, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

Canada Express Entry draws have changed with the introduction of occupation-specific draws, which began with 500 invitations for healthcare workers on June 28. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued 10,100 invitations since then, with only 1,500 through all-program draws. The other invitations included 6,100 for Francophone candidates, 2,000... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Canada eased permanent residency requirements for Hong Kong nationals

Author: Admin | July 16, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

On July 11, 2023, the Government of Canada eased permanent residency requirements for Hong Kong nationals. Canada removed the education requirement for Hong Kong nationals applying for permanent residency under the Canadian work experience stream (Stream B) starting August 15, 2023. This amendment simplifies the application process and expands eligibility... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

540 skilled candidates invited under the latest Manitoba PNP draw

Author: Admin | July 15, 2023 | Categories: Manitoba

On July 13, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the latest Manitoba PNP draw. In round #185, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 205 applicants who scored 604 points and above. Manitoba also issued 237 LAAs... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

The CRS score in the new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates dropped below 400

Author: Admin | July 14, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On July 12, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates, selecting candidates for French language proficiency. In round #258, IRCC issued 3,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates. This round had the lowest cut-off score – 375, 64 points fewer... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

800 candidates invited in the new all-program Express Entry draws

Author: Admin | July 13, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On July 11, 2023, IRCC issued 800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the new all-program Express Entry draws. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs. In round #257, the cut-off score was 505 points, 6 points fewer than in the previous all-program draw. The tie-breaking... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

In BC PNP new invitation rounds 207 candidates invited

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

On July 11, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued over 200 ITAs in the BC PNP new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates. In the general draw, the province invited 152 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

LMIA processing times updated

Author: Admin | July 12, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada

On July 10, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA processing times for LMIA applications under various streams. Service Canada is committed to providing all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and acknowledges the significance of the program in solving Canada’s labor shortages and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Immigration Specialists in Toronto, Ontario | Gunness & Associates

Canada welcomed More than 32,000 tech workers last year

New Canada & UK Youth Mobility Arrangement announced

Ottawa announced an update for open work permit issuance under the IMP

How Express Entry draws have changed since the introduction of the occupation-specific draws?

Canada eased permanent residency requirements for Hong Kong nationals

540 skilled candidates invited under the latest Manitoba PNP draw

The CRS score in the new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates dropped below 400

800 candidates invited in the new all-program Express Entry draws

In BC PNP new invitation rounds 207 candidates invited

LMIA processing times updated

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