permanent residents

Canada set a new record by welcoming 471,550 permanent residents in 2023

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In 2023, Canada set a new immigration record, welcoming 471,550 new permanent residents. This number exceeded the target of 465,000 set out in Ottawa’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025. The Immigration Levels Plan, a strategic roadmap designed to guide Canada’s immigration policies, outlines ambitious goals for the coming years. With... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Ontario Immigration Nominee Program draws

Ontario invited 4,452 candidates in the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program draws

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On February 8, 2024, the Government of Ontario invited candidates through three Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) draws. The province issued 2,118 targeted notifications of interest (NOIs) to candidates with experience in Tech occupations under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream. The minimum scores for this draw were between 471... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Application processing time

ESDC updated the average LMIA Application processing times

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On January 12, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the application processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased for all streams except the Agricultural stream and the Seasonal... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
OINP-HCP Stream

Ontario invited 2,086 healthcare professionals through the OINP-HCP Stream

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On February 6, 2024, Ontario invited 2,086 healthcare professionals through the OINP-HCP Stream. It was the first invitation draw of the year under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. The OINP issued 2,086 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to healthcare professionals with work experience in 42 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
British Columbia invited

British Columbia invited up to 218 skilled candidates under the BC PNP

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On February 6, 2024, the Government of British Columbia invited skilled candidates in the new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified and skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.  In the general draw,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
International Student Program Changes

Additional information about the International Student Program Changes

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On February 5, 2024, IRCC provided further details on the recent announcement of the International Student Program Changes; Canada aims to address the unsustainable growth in recent years while ensuring a positive experience for international students. As of January 22, 2024, post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
immigration of medical professionals

Canada is increasing the immigration of medical professionals

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Canada is increasing the immigration of medical professionals. Despite being a significant part of the healthcare workforce, International Medical Graduates (IMGs) encounter barriers, such as limited residency spots and preferences for graduates from domestic medical schools. The struggle for IMGs to secure medical residencies contributes to the country’s need for... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »