Invitation draws under BC PNP

BC held new invitation draws under BC PNP and invited up to 197 skilled candidates

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On December 12, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under BC PNP and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and other priority occupations.  In the general draw, the province invited 73 candidates.  The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
internationally-educated nurses

Manitoba is working to ease barriers for internationally-educated nurses

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Manitoba’s Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino is working to ease accreditation for internationally-educated nurses in the province. Marcelino, who took over the immigration portfolio a month ago, is responding to calls from these nurses across Canada.  The Manitoba government successfully welcomed hundreds of foreign healthcare professionals after a Philippines mission, with... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
new AAIP draw

Alberta updated the inventory and held 2 new AAIP draws

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On December 12, 2023, Alberta published an update on the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory and held two new AAIP draws. According to the new AAIP inventory update, there were around 3,232 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 1,087 Rural Renewal Stream applications, and 832 applications under all pathways (Family Connection... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Parents and Grandparents Program

Canada continues inviting immigrants under the Parents and Grandparents Program

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Canada saw a 27.2% increase in new arrivals under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in October, bouncing back from an eight-month low in August, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. There were 2,525 new permanent residents in October, up from 1,975 in September and the August low of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
family class applicants

IRCC eased work permit application requirements for family class applicants

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued an update regarding the public policy for spouses or common-law partners in Canada (SCLPC) class, as well as family class applicants applying within Canada. As of December 7, 2023, to prevent family class applicants from losing their status while awaiting acknowledgment of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
International Experience Canada 2024

The season of International Experience Canada 2024 is now open

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On December 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced the opening of the season of the International Experience Canada 2024. Nearly 90,000 youths from IEC partner regions can join, with applications open from December 11, 2023. The IEC enables Canadian and international youths aged 18–35 to work and travel... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada's immigration

Canada’s immigration increased by 4.3%, likely to surpass the annual target

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Canada’s immigration increased by 4.3% to 33,570 new permanent residents in October, following four months of decline, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada data. This is a slight rise from September’s low of 32,180.  Immigration had rebounded from an April low of 29,550 to 46,000 in May but began... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
temporary policies

The Immigration Minister extended temporary policies to support more international students

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Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the extension of three temporary policies set to expire in 2023. IRCC extended the waiver, allowing students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly until April 30, 2024. This applies to students already in Canada and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Proof of Funds requirement

Canada revised the Proof of Funds requirement for study permits

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On December 7, 2023, Canada revised the Proof of Funds requirement for study permit applicants. Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced an increase in the financial requirement for study permit applicants. Based on the annual update of the low-income cut-off (LICO), this adjustment ensures... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »