latest IEC rounds of invitations

Canada issued over 5,000 invitations in latest IEC rounds of invitations

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Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest IEC rounds of invitations. From September 2 to September 15, Canada invited 5,378 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 15, 29,715 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
immigration targets

Canada may reconsider immigration targets

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Canada’s Housing Minister and former Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, hinted that the federal government may consider changes to the country’s high immigration targets. Fraser emphasized the need to align immigration policies with the absorptive capacity of communities, including housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.  He also suggested that the government should collaborate... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
virtual fairs

Newfoundland and Labrador employers recruit foreign workers through virtual fairs

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Newfoundland and Labrador employers recruit foreign workers through virtual fairs to address labor shortages. Employers interested in hiring outside Canada should register for upcoming virtual immigration fares from September 20, 2023, to March 27, 2024, starting with East and Southeast Asia and Oceania regions.  In the first seven months of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Spousal sponsorship

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

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
advisory council

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

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Alberta updated Alberta Advantage Immigration Program inventory

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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 ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
times for LMIA applications

ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Entrepreneur draws

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

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Welcoming Week

It is Welcoming Week 2023 in Canada

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
SINP Entrepreneur Program

Saskatchewan invited 23 candidates under the SINP Entrepreneur Program

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »