Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream

Under Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream 510 candidates were invited

OINP invited 510 candidates under the Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream on February 9, 2023, Ontario invited 510 candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). The CRS score range of the invited candidates was between 260-489 points. Candidates, who created their profiles in... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC processing times

IRCC processing times for citizenship and family sponsorship applications

IRCC processing times for citizenship and family sponsorship applications were updated on February 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the application processing times to help applicants know how long their application processing may take until a decision is made.  According to the update, IRCC processes citizenship applications... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
open work permit

Ottawa open work permit program extended for Hong Kong nationals

On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the Ottawa open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
the latest BC PNP draw

In the latest BC PNP draw British Columbia invited 245 candidates

In the latest BC PNP draw British Columbia invited 245 candidates on February 7, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited qualified Skills, and Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 207 candidates. The minimum... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
ESDC processing times

ESDC processing times updated for LMIA applications

ESDC processing times updated for LMIA applications Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times reduced for all streams except for Global Talent... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
immigration options to Canada in 2023

What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023?

What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023? The answer is: Immigration options to Canada vary depending on an individual’s circumstances and needs. However, Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and business immigration will continue to be the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023.  These pathways... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
latest BC PNP draw

British Columbia invited up to 284 candidates in the latest BC PNP draw

British Columbia invited up to 284 candidates in the latest BC PNP draw on January 31, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 243 invitations with a minimum score... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »