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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs

Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs
Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHsn February 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that the number of refugees that sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs) have increased to 13,500 in 2023. Since introducing a cap in 2012, this figure has skyrocketed tenfold, with...
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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC issued 7,730 ITAs

IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC
IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 27, there...
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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers

Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have a unique chance to seize this opportunity and gain permanent residency through the numerous economic immigration programs.  According to the latest update from Statistics Canada, job vacancies stayed high in December, with overall job vacancies at 848,800. While the number of job vacancies in transportation, warehousing, finance, and insurance declined, healthcare and social assistance experienced a surge in open positions. Canadian businesses increase average wages in the following sectors: Industries that produce products and services Health care and social assistance Finance and insurance Construction  Payroll Employment in Goods and Service producing sectors: In December, the services-producing sector increased payroll employment by 72,400 (+0.5%). Payroll employment in the goods sector increased by 13,600 (+0.4%),  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increase:  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increased by 26,500 (+1.2%) in December. This was the fourth consecutive month of increase. Seven provinces increase in payroll employment in this industry in December 2022, with Quebec (+8,800; +1.7%), Ontario (+5,600; +0.7%), British Columbia (+4,600; +1.5%), and Alberta (+3,800; +1.6%) taking the lead. There was a small decline in Newfoundland and Labrador (-100; -0.3%). General medical and surgical hospitals have seen the biggest rise (+6,900; +1.2%), followed by outpatient care centers (+3,700; +2.3%), and individual and family services (+3,100; +1.7%). These three industries made up about 40% of total payroll employment in the sector. Payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector:  With continued month-over-month growth in the industry, payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 13,800 (+1.7%) in December, capping off 2022. Payroll employment in the industry increased on a yearly basis by 59,000 (+7.6%) in December. Gains from month to month were centered in Ontario (+6,700; +1.7%) and Quebec (+4,800; +2.8%) in December. On a national level, payroll employment increased in 7 out of the 11 industries in the sector in December, with insurance carriers (+4,100; +2.6%), agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related businesses (+2,400; +2.5%), and intermediation and brokerage of securities and commodity contracts (+2,100; 4.0%) leading the way. Increases construction payroll employment: Construction payroll employment rose for the fourth straight month in December (+11,500; +1.0%), bringing the year-to-date increases to 40,600 (+3.6%) since September. Alberta (+2,500; +1.4%) and Ontario (+4,800; +1.2%) registered the biggest monthly gains in construction in December. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,700; +4.9%), foundation, structure, and building contractors (+2,600; +1.9%), and building machinery contractors (+2,100; +0.7%) all led to the sector's monthly gains nationally. The only sector to experience a month-over-month decline in December was residential building construction (-2,400; -1.4%), which coincided with a 2.1% decline in residential building investments during the same month. Average wages increased by 3.4% Average weekly wages increased by 3.4% to $1,174 in December on an annual basis, which is less than the 4.0% growth recorded in November. The largest proportional increase in average weekly earnings was reported in the: Newfoundland and Labrador (+6.7%, to $1,177), New Brunswick (+4.6%, to $1,078) and Quebec (+4.5%, to $1,130).    Job vacancies up in health care and social assistance  In December, there were 149,800 job vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors, an increase of 18,200 (+13.8%) that more than recorded for the drop in November (-19,400; -12.8%). Since the start of the pandemic, job openings in the sector have more than doubled, accounted 17.7% of all vacancies in December, up from 13.6% in February 2020. From February 2020 to December 2022, payroll employment in social assistance and health care increased as well, but at a much slower rate. As a consequence, the sector's job vacancy rate increased from 3.5% in February 2020 to 6.2% in December, which was the third-highest of all sectors. 5 top sectors for job vacancies  Job vacancies held steady in 14 sectors in December, including 5 sectors that together accounted for nearly half (49.0%) of all vacancies in the month: accommodation and food services (108,800 job vacancies); retail trade (100,200); construction (77,400); manufacturing (71,700); and professional, scientific, and technical services (58,100). Want to know more details about “Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have...
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Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP

Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 84 points. In addition, the SINP also invited one Ukrainian candidate with a minimum score of 65. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 421 candidates under 104 different NOCs. Details of new skilled candidates draw under the SINP  On February 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan PNP draw issued 421 invitations. The table below contains the information: Date Category Lowest Score  Total candidates invited Considerations February 16, 2023 Express Entry 84 177 Invited Candidates had ECA Assessments. February 16, 2023 Occupations in Demand 84 243 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. February 16, 2023 N/A 65 1 Invitations issued to Ukrainian residents due to the current conflict Total Invitations 421 Invited occupations in the latest SINP draw  Not all NOC occupations were invited during this Saskatchewan PNP invitation round. The NOC occupation codes that were selected for the EOI on February 16th, 2023 are listed below: 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10021, 10022, 10029, 10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200, 11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21101, 21110, 21112, 21120, 21200, 21203, 21210, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21231,21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21322, 22101, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222, 22231, 22232, 22233, 22300, 22303, 22310, 31200, 31201, 32120, 32129, 33103, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41403, 41404, 41405, 41409, 42202, 43100, 60010, 60020, 62029, 62100, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202, 70010, 70012, 70020, 72011, 72402, 72410, 73101, 80020, 80021, 82030, 90010, 92012, 92100, 93101 Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand category  Those with training and employment experience in in-demand occupations are eligible for the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) programs. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels must be met for eligible occupations: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory experience TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of fewer than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP'' you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...
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Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system

Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was 791 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 8, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC. As of February 15, 2023, there were 240,264 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 849 more than the previous update. In 2023, in total, Canada issued 15,892 invitations. Details of the New PNP draw under the Express Entry  On February 15, 2023, the fifth Express Entry draw of the year was placed. 699 invitations to apply (ITA) were sent out to PNP candidates in Express Entry draw 241 with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.  Only candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program were qualified for the draw. In 2023, this was the third program-specific draw; the first two were held on February 1 and 2, respectively. Only candidates who had already received provincial nomination were invited to the February 1 draw, whereas the Federal Skilled Worker Program's draw on February 2 was program-specific (FSWP). Express Entry Draws 2023 Express Entry has had a unique beginning to the year thus far. From the end of November 2022 to the beginning of January 2023, draws had been delayed for 11 weeks due to what was probably an IT system issue. On Wednesday afternoons, draws have typically been held every two weeks. However, the second draw of the year took place on January 18th, a week after the first draw on January 11th. Two weeks later, the third draw did occur as scheduled Express Entry via the Provincial Nominee Program  Along with submitting nominations for foreign nationals through the current paper-based process, provinces and territories (PTs) that run Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can also submit nominations for candidates through the Express Entry pool. Candidates who are selected by a PT receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is typically enough to encourage an invitation to apply (ITA) at the subsequent round of invitations, subject to the total number of nominations available for that PT and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ministerial guidance for each specific round of invitations. Want to know more details about “Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was...
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The BCPNP issued 169 invitations to skilled workers and tech candidates

On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 18 candidates who scored 60 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued six invitations. In this draw, the province invited up to 169 candidates.  Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia issued 2,031 invitations. Details of the BC PNP draw for Skilled workers and Tech Candidates  British Columbia allows 169 skilled workers February 28, 2023, the chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The following are the draw's specifics, including the number of invitations and the minimum score required in each category: Number of Invitations Stream Minimum Score Description 145 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 83 Targeted draw: Tech 18 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 6 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare Total Invitations: 169 BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations  10030 Telecommunication carriers managers 20012 Computer and information systems managers 21100 Physicists and astronomers 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries 21211 Data scientists 21220 Cybersecurity specialists 21221 Business systems specialists 21222 Information systems specialists 21223 Database analysts and data administrators 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers 21231 Software engineers and designers 21232 Software developers and programmers 21233 Web designers 21234 Web developers and programmers 21300 Civil engineers 21301 Mechanical engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 21320 Chemical engineers 21399 Other professional engineers 22110 Biological technologists and technicians 22220 Computer network and web technicians 22221 User support technicians 22222 Information systems testing technicians 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 51111 Authors and writers (except technical) 51112 Technical writers 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts 52112 Broadcast technicians 52113 Audio and video recording technicians 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators BC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations 30010 Managers in healthcare 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 31110 Dentists 31201 Chiropractors 31120 Pharmacists 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31203 Occupational therapists 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32121 Medical radiation technologists 32122 Medical sonographers 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 32110 Denturists 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 32101 Licensed practical nurses 32102 Paramedical occupations 41300 Social workers 42201 Social and community service workers 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31101 Specialists in surgery 31302 Nurse practitioners 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31202 Physiotherapists 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 32112 Dental technologists and technicians 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 31200 Psychologists 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapy 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102). How does the BC PNP work?  The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province's economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated. Key Selection factors of BC PNP draws ITAs with a focus on the skills Candidates for immigration streams may be selected based on one or more of the selection criteria, including : Education: level, the field of study, and location of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation duration and level of work experience a job offer's salary and/or level of expertise want to settle down in a certain area and live there Strategic priorities are components that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address particular labor market needs in British Columbia. Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 237 candidates in the new BC PNP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. 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On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.    In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),...
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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw

MPNP Latest draw
Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw On January 12, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP Latest draw). In round #165, the MPNP issued 260 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA in...
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Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream and establishing or purchasing a new business in Ontario.  Immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals with international experience bring unique skills to Ontario that are essential for fostering economic growth. Their knowledge, global expertise, innovative insights, and impressive qualifications have helped the province advance significantly. What is an Entrepreneur Success Initiative? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) enables individuals with the qualifications required in regard to education, skills, and experience to submit an application for nomination as permanent residents of Ontario. The OINP's Entrepreneur Stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who want to start a new business in Ontario or purchase and expand an existing one. The OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) will assist prospective immigrant businesses in creating and submitting Entrepreneur Stream applications. The initiative's objective is to draw and support 100 new applications. The OINP Enterprise Success Initiative OINP-ESI will be administered for two years by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC). OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative Services offered by the OINP Entrepreneurs Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) include: locate potential locations for new and expanding businesses outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). To increase awareness among entrepreneurs, market the Entrepreneur Stream and business opportunities internationally. Support qualified business owners who want to open a new company or acquire an established company in areas outside of the Greater Toronto Area. based on their businesses, personal interests, and professional experience, match qualified entrepreneurs with business opportunities and communities. help qualified businesses in creating and submitting EOIs of the highest quality to the Entrepreneur Stream. assist EOI registrants who get a call for applications to create and send strong applications to the Entrepreneur Stream. Want to know more details about “Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream...
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Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream

Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream
Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream on February 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #169, the MPNP held the first occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in...
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Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec
Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process.  The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect...
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At Gunness & Associates, we are committed to providing you with quality service and up to date information you deserve in order to help you immigrate to Canada in the easiest and most efficient manner. Whether you want to immigrate to Canada or you are still in the process of thinking about it, we can provide you with professional advice and assist you step by step with the immigration process of your application.

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Federal Skilled Workers are persons with suitable education, work experience, age and language abilities under one of Canada’s official languages and who are selected under the Express Entry Immigration system to apply for permanent residence. More…

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Investor immigrants are experienced business people who contribute to Canada’s growth and long-term prosperity by investing in Canada’s economy. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will divide your investment between participating provinces and territories.

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Federal Skilled Workers are persons with suitable education, work experience, age and language abilities under one of Canada’s official languages and who are selected under the Express Entry Immigration system to apply for permanent residence. More…

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Entrepreneur immigrants are experienced business people who immigrate to Canada. These people must plan to own and manage a business in Canada that adds to the economy and creates jobs, acquires or participates in the active management of a lawful and profitable agricultural, industrial or commercial enterprise.

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The Self Employed Class is geared towards applicants who have relevant self-employment experience as well as the intention and the ability to create their own employment and make a significant contribution to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada.

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If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, age 18 or over, you can sponsor certain family members to become Canadian permanent residents. If you become a permanent resident, you can live, study and work in Canada.

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If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse to become Canadian permanent residents. If you become a permanent resident, you can live, study and work in Canada.

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Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) consideration, under A25 and A25.1 of the IRPA, provides the flexibility to grant permanent residence status or a permanent resident visa to certain foreign nationals who would otherwise not qualify in any class, in cases in which there are compelling H&C grounds. To know more click 

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A refugee is a person who fears persecution if they go back to their country of nationality. Fear of persecution usually means a serious chance of physical harm, detention or some other form of cruel and unusual punishment. He can be accepted for refugee case.

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The Live-In Caregiver Program (LIC) is offered and administered by the government of Canada and is the primary means by which foreign caregivers come to Canada as eldercare, special needs, and childcare providers.Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

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Canada is committed to ensuring that people being removed from Canada are not sent to a country where they would be in danger or at risk of persecution. If you are facing removal from Canada, you may be eligible for a pre-removal risk assessment.

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Under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (“TFWP”), the Government of Canada allows the entry of temporary foreign workers to become employed by Canadian employers. Foreign workers admitted to Canada help fill labour market shortages and provide other economic opportunities for Canadians.

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Canada welcomes more than 130,000 students from foreign jurisdictions each year. If you intend to study at a Canadian educational institution, most foreign nationals must apply for a study permit. A study permit allows a foreign national to study in Canada.opportunities for Canadians. More…

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A visitor means a person who is lawfully in Canada, or seeks to come into Canada for a temporary purpose (such as work, study or visit) and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or the holder of a minister’s permit.

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Re-apply for your rejected Canadian visa. A Canada immigration officer’s decision to refuse an application may be challenged if that decision was wrong in fact or in law, or if that decision is not in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness.

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The permanent resident (PR) card is the official proof that you are a permanent resident of Canada. You use this wallet-sized plastic card to show you can enter and stay in Canada when you return from another country.

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Canada offers citizenship through naturalization and by birth in Canada. To qualify for citizenship through naturalization, Canadians with 4 years of qualifying permanent resident status during the preceding 6 years may apply for Canadian citizenship.

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The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. Individuals are selected based on their skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory. Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs) and requirements. More…

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The applicant applies on his or her own merit. This involves demonstrating that he or she will be successful in financially supporting him or herself in Canada. The applicant in this class is assessed under the “points system” and is given points in several categories:

  • Education
  • Official Language (English & French)
  • Experience
  • Arranged Employment
  • Age
  • Adaptability
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There are three Business Immigration Categories:

  • INVESTOR
  • ENTREPRENEUR
  • SELF-EMPLOYED
INVESTOR

Investors must have business experience. They must have either:

  • Managed a qualifying business and controlled a percentage of equity of a qualifying business for at least two years in the period beginning five years before the date of application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application, OR
  • They must have managed at least five full-time job equivalents per year in a business for at least two years in the period beginning five years before the date of application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application, OR
  • A combination of a one-year period of experience described in subparagraph (1) and a one-year period of experience described in subparagraph (2).

The investor class applicant must have a net worth of at least $800,000. They are required to make an investment of $400,000, paid to the Receiver General of Canada.

The investment is subsequently allocated to participating provinces and territories in Canada. These governments use the funds for job creation and economic development.

The full amount of the investment (without interest) is repaid to the investor after five years. The exact date of repayment depends on when the $400,000 is received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. At the latest, the amount would be returned five years and 3 months after the date of payment. The return of the investment is fully guaranteed by participating provinces and territories.

ENTREPRENEUR

Entrepreneurs must have business experience. They must have managed and controlled a percentage of equity of a qualifying business for at least two one-year periods in the period beginning five years before the date of the application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application.

  • Control a percentage of equity of a qualifying Canadian business equal to or greater than 33.33%; AND
  • Provide active and ongoing management of the qualifying Canadian business; AND
  • Create at least one incremental full-time job equivalent for one or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents other than the entrepreneur applicant and their family members.
  • Entrepreneurs are required to sign a declaration stating they intend and will be able to meet the conditions of permanent residence.
SELF-EMPLOYED

Self-employed immigrants must have relevant experience. Points are awarded for relevant experience within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of the application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application. Self-employed immigrants must have the experience, intention and ability to:

  • Establish a business that will, at a minimum, create an employment opportunity for themselves and that will make a significant contribution to cultural activities or athletics in Canada; OR
  • Purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

Entrepreneurs are required to sign a declaration stating they intend and will be able to meet the conditions of permanent residence.

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A relative in Canada who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may act as a sponsor and assist the applicant in immigrating to Canada. The relative is required to guarantee the applicant’s finances during the first few years of his or her residency in Canada. A sponsor can be a parent, spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, son, daughter, etc.

The sponsor may sponsor the following members of the Family Class (subject to meeting eligibility requirements):

  • Their spouse
  • Their common-law/same-sex partner
  • Their conjugal partner
  • Their dependent children under age twenty-two (22)
  • Their dependent children age twenty-two (22) and over (if they are full-time (15 hours per week or more) students, mentally or physically disabled and dependent on their parents) children adopted or to be adopted by them, or under their guardianship
  • Parents
  • Grandparents
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Before you visit Canada, visitors:

  • Must be healthy, you might need a Doctor’s examination;
  • Must respect Canadian laws;
  • Will need a valid passport, proof of who you are or other travel documents;
  • Will need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) if they are from certain countries;
  • May need a letter of invitation.

If a visa is required, a visa may be issued for single-entry, for multiple-entries, or for transit purposes. Upon arriving in Canada, visitors will be asked a few short questions by an Immigration officer. The officer will stamp the visitor’s passport or advise the visitor how long he/she may stay in Canada.

Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. Make sure you have health insurance to pay your medical costs before you leave for Canada.

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In almost all cases, you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.

A work permit is a written authorization to work in Canada issued by an officer to a person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. It s required whether or not the employer is in Canada. Usually, it is valid only for a specified job and length of time. A work permit may be issued based on labour market opinion (HRSDC confirmation) or may be issued on the basis of other requirements.

An HRSDC confirmation is the opinion provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to the officer which enables them to determine whether the employment of the foreign worker is likely to have a positive or negative impact on the labour market in Canada. An HRSDC confirmation may be required in order for a work permit to be issued.

You can apply for your work permit as soon as you receive written evidence of your job offer or contract of employment or as soon as you receive an HRSDC confirmation.

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In most cases, you must have a valid study permit to study in Canada.

A study permit is the official document issued by an officer that allows someone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to study in Canada.

A study permit is not needed for:

    • Any program of study that is six months or less that can be completed within the period authorized upon entry into Canada;
    • Courses that are not academic, professional or vocational in nature that can be completed within the period authorized upon entry into Canada;
    • Courses included in tour packages as a secondary activity for tourists;
    • Nursery schools or kindergartens.
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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs

Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs
Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHsn February 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that the number of refugees that sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs) have increased to 13,500 in 2023. Since introducing a cap in 2012, this figure has skyrocketed tenfold, with...
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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC issued 7,730 ITAs

IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC
IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 27, there...
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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers

Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have a unique chance to seize this opportunity and gain permanent residency through the numerous economic immigration programs.  According to the latest update from Statistics Canada, job vacancies stayed high in December, with overall job vacancies at 848,800. While the number of job vacancies in transportation, warehousing, finance, and insurance declined, healthcare and social assistance experienced a surge in open positions. Canadian businesses increase average wages in the following sectors: Industries that produce products and services Health care and social assistance Finance and insurance Construction  Payroll Employment in Goods and Service producing sectors: In December, the services-producing sector increased payroll employment by 72,400 (+0.5%). Payroll employment in the goods sector increased by 13,600 (+0.4%),  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increase:  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increased by 26,500 (+1.2%) in December. This was the fourth consecutive month of increase. Seven provinces increase in payroll employment in this industry in December 2022, with Quebec (+8,800; +1.7%), Ontario (+5,600; +0.7%), British Columbia (+4,600; +1.5%), and Alberta (+3,800; +1.6%) taking the lead. There was a small decline in Newfoundland and Labrador (-100; -0.3%). General medical and surgical hospitals have seen the biggest rise (+6,900; +1.2%), followed by outpatient care centers (+3,700; +2.3%), and individual and family services (+3,100; +1.7%). These three industries made up about 40% of total payroll employment in the sector. Payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector:  With continued month-over-month growth in the industry, payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 13,800 (+1.7%) in December, capping off 2022. Payroll employment in the industry increased on a yearly basis by 59,000 (+7.6%) in December. Gains from month to month were centered in Ontario (+6,700; +1.7%) and Quebec (+4,800; +2.8%) in December. On a national level, payroll employment increased in 7 out of the 11 industries in the sector in December, with insurance carriers (+4,100; +2.6%), agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related businesses (+2,400; +2.5%), and intermediation and brokerage of securities and commodity contracts (+2,100; 4.0%) leading the way. Increases construction payroll employment: Construction payroll employment rose for the fourth straight month in December (+11,500; +1.0%), bringing the year-to-date increases to 40,600 (+3.6%) since September. Alberta (+2,500; +1.4%) and Ontario (+4,800; +1.2%) registered the biggest monthly gains in construction in December. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,700; +4.9%), foundation, structure, and building contractors (+2,600; +1.9%), and building machinery contractors (+2,100; +0.7%) all led to the sector's monthly gains nationally. The only sector to experience a month-over-month decline in December was residential building construction (-2,400; -1.4%), which coincided with a 2.1% decline in residential building investments during the same month. Average wages increased by 3.4% Average weekly wages increased by 3.4% to $1,174 in December on an annual basis, which is less than the 4.0% growth recorded in November. The largest proportional increase in average weekly earnings was reported in the: Newfoundland and Labrador (+6.7%, to $1,177), New Brunswick (+4.6%, to $1,078) and Quebec (+4.5%, to $1,130).    Job vacancies up in health care and social assistance  In December, there were 149,800 job vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors, an increase of 18,200 (+13.8%) that more than recorded for the drop in November (-19,400; -12.8%). Since the start of the pandemic, job openings in the sector have more than doubled, accounted 17.7% of all vacancies in December, up from 13.6% in February 2020. From February 2020 to December 2022, payroll employment in social assistance and health care increased as well, but at a much slower rate. As a consequence, the sector's job vacancy rate increased from 3.5% in February 2020 to 6.2% in December, which was the third-highest of all sectors. 5 top sectors for job vacancies  Job vacancies held steady in 14 sectors in December, including 5 sectors that together accounted for nearly half (49.0%) of all vacancies in the month: accommodation and food services (108,800 job vacancies); retail trade (100,200); construction (77,400); manufacturing (71,700); and professional, scientific, and technical services (58,100). Want to know more details about “Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have...
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Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP

Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 84 points. In addition, the SINP also invited one Ukrainian candidate with a minimum score of 65. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 421 candidates under 104 different NOCs. Details of new skilled candidates draw under the SINP  On February 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan PNP draw issued 421 invitations. The table below contains the information: Date Category Lowest Score  Total candidates invited Considerations February 16, 2023 Express Entry 84 177 Invited Candidates had ECA Assessments. February 16, 2023 Occupations in Demand 84 243 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. February 16, 2023 N/A 65 1 Invitations issued to Ukrainian residents due to the current conflict Total Invitations 421 Invited occupations in the latest SINP draw  Not all NOC occupations were invited during this Saskatchewan PNP invitation round. The NOC occupation codes that were selected for the EOI on February 16th, 2023 are listed below: 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10021, 10022, 10029, 10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200, 11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21101, 21110, 21112, 21120, 21200, 21203, 21210, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21231,21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21322, 22101, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222, 22231, 22232, 22233, 22300, 22303, 22310, 31200, 31201, 32120, 32129, 33103, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41403, 41404, 41405, 41409, 42202, 43100, 60010, 60020, 62029, 62100, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202, 70010, 70012, 70020, 72011, 72402, 72410, 73101, 80020, 80021, 82030, 90010, 92012, 92100, 93101 Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand category  Those with training and employment experience in in-demand occupations are eligible for the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) programs. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels must be met for eligible occupations: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory experience TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of fewer than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP'' you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...
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Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system

Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was 791 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 8, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC. As of February 15, 2023, there were 240,264 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 849 more than the previous update. In 2023, in total, Canada issued 15,892 invitations. Details of the New PNP draw under the Express Entry  On February 15, 2023, the fifth Express Entry draw of the year was placed. 699 invitations to apply (ITA) were sent out to PNP candidates in Express Entry draw 241 with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.  Only candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program were qualified for the draw. In 2023, this was the third program-specific draw; the first two were held on February 1 and 2, respectively. Only candidates who had already received provincial nomination were invited to the February 1 draw, whereas the Federal Skilled Worker Program's draw on February 2 was program-specific (FSWP). Express Entry Draws 2023 Express Entry has had a unique beginning to the year thus far. From the end of November 2022 to the beginning of January 2023, draws had been delayed for 11 weeks due to what was probably an IT system issue. On Wednesday afternoons, draws have typically been held every two weeks. However, the second draw of the year took place on January 18th, a week after the first draw on January 11th. Two weeks later, the third draw did occur as scheduled Express Entry via the Provincial Nominee Program  Along with submitting nominations for foreign nationals through the current paper-based process, provinces and territories (PTs) that run Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can also submit nominations for candidates through the Express Entry pool. Candidates who are selected by a PT receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is typically enough to encourage an invitation to apply (ITA) at the subsequent round of invitations, subject to the total number of nominations available for that PT and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ministerial guidance for each specific round of invitations. Want to know more details about “Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was...
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The BCPNP issued 169 invitations to skilled workers and tech candidates

On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 18 candidates who scored 60 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued six invitations. In this draw, the province invited up to 169 candidates.  Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia issued 2,031 invitations. Details of the BC PNP draw for Skilled workers and Tech Candidates  British Columbia allows 169 skilled workers February 28, 2023, the chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The following are the draw's specifics, including the number of invitations and the minimum score required in each category: Number of Invitations Stream Minimum Score Description 145 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 83 Targeted draw: Tech 18 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 6 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare Total Invitations: 169 BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations  10030 Telecommunication carriers managers 20012 Computer and information systems managers 21100 Physicists and astronomers 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries 21211 Data scientists 21220 Cybersecurity specialists 21221 Business systems specialists 21222 Information systems specialists 21223 Database analysts and data administrators 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers 21231 Software engineers and designers 21232 Software developers and programmers 21233 Web designers 21234 Web developers and programmers 21300 Civil engineers 21301 Mechanical engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 21320 Chemical engineers 21399 Other professional engineers 22110 Biological technologists and technicians 22220 Computer network and web technicians 22221 User support technicians 22222 Information systems testing technicians 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 51111 Authors and writers (except technical) 51112 Technical writers 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts 52112 Broadcast technicians 52113 Audio and video recording technicians 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators BC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations 30010 Managers in healthcare 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 31110 Dentists 31201 Chiropractors 31120 Pharmacists 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31203 Occupational therapists 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32121 Medical radiation technologists 32122 Medical sonographers 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 32110 Denturists 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 32101 Licensed practical nurses 32102 Paramedical occupations 41300 Social workers 42201 Social and community service workers 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31101 Specialists in surgery 31302 Nurse practitioners 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31202 Physiotherapists 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 32112 Dental technologists and technicians 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 31200 Psychologists 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapy 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102). How does the BC PNP work?  The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province's economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated. Key Selection factors of BC PNP draws ITAs with a focus on the skills Candidates for immigration streams may be selected based on one or more of the selection criteria, including : Education: level, the field of study, and location of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation duration and level of work experience a job offer's salary and/or level of expertise want to settle down in a certain area and live there Strategic priorities are components that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address particular labor market needs in British Columbia. Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 237 candidates in the new BC PNP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.    In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),...
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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw

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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw On January 12, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP Latest draw). In round #165, the MPNP issued 260 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA in...
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Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream and establishing or purchasing a new business in Ontario.  Immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals with international experience bring unique skills to Ontario that are essential for fostering economic growth. Their knowledge, global expertise, innovative insights, and impressive qualifications have helped the province advance significantly. What is an Entrepreneur Success Initiative? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) enables individuals with the qualifications required in regard to education, skills, and experience to submit an application for nomination as permanent residents of Ontario. The OINP's Entrepreneur Stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who want to start a new business in Ontario or purchase and expand an existing one. The OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) will assist prospective immigrant businesses in creating and submitting Entrepreneur Stream applications. The initiative's objective is to draw and support 100 new applications. The OINP Enterprise Success Initiative OINP-ESI will be administered for two years by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC). OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative Services offered by the OINP Entrepreneurs Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) include: locate potential locations for new and expanding businesses outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). To increase awareness among entrepreneurs, market the Entrepreneur Stream and business opportunities internationally. Support qualified business owners who want to open a new company or acquire an established company in areas outside of the Greater Toronto Area. based on their businesses, personal interests, and professional experience, match qualified entrepreneurs with business opportunities and communities. help qualified businesses in creating and submitting EOIs of the highest quality to the Entrepreneur Stream. assist EOI registrants who get a call for applications to create and send strong applications to the Entrepreneur Stream. Want to know more details about “Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream...
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Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream

Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream
Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream on February 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #169, the MPNP held the first occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in...
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Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec
Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process.  The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect...
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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs

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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHsn February 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that the number of refugees that sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs) have increased to 13,500 in 2023. Since introducing a cap in 2012, this figure has skyrocketed tenfold, with...
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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC issued 7,730 ITAs

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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 27, there...
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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers

Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have a unique chance to seize this opportunity and gain permanent residency through the numerous economic immigration programs.  According to the latest update from Statistics Canada, job vacancies stayed high in December, with overall job vacancies at 848,800. While the number of job vacancies in transportation, warehousing, finance, and insurance declined, healthcare and social assistance experienced a surge in open positions. Canadian businesses increase average wages in the following sectors: Industries that produce products and services Health care and social assistance Finance and insurance Construction  Payroll Employment in Goods and Service producing sectors: In December, the services-producing sector increased payroll employment by 72,400 (+0.5%). Payroll employment in the goods sector increased by 13,600 (+0.4%),  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increase:  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increased by 26,500 (+1.2%) in December. This was the fourth consecutive month of increase. Seven provinces increase in payroll employment in this industry in December 2022, with Quebec (+8,800; +1.7%), Ontario (+5,600; +0.7%), British Columbia (+4,600; +1.5%), and Alberta (+3,800; +1.6%) taking the lead. There was a small decline in Newfoundland and Labrador (-100; -0.3%). General medical and surgical hospitals have seen the biggest rise (+6,900; +1.2%), followed by outpatient care centers (+3,700; +2.3%), and individual and family services (+3,100; +1.7%). These three industries made up about 40% of total payroll employment in the sector. Payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector:  With continued month-over-month growth in the industry, payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 13,800 (+1.7%) in December, capping off 2022. Payroll employment in the industry increased on a yearly basis by 59,000 (+7.6%) in December. Gains from month to month were centered in Ontario (+6,700; +1.7%) and Quebec (+4,800; +2.8%) in December. On a national level, payroll employment increased in 7 out of the 11 industries in the sector in December, with insurance carriers (+4,100; +2.6%), agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related businesses (+2,400; +2.5%), and intermediation and brokerage of securities and commodity contracts (+2,100; 4.0%) leading the way. Increases construction payroll employment: Construction payroll employment rose for the fourth straight month in December (+11,500; +1.0%), bringing the year-to-date increases to 40,600 (+3.6%) since September. Alberta (+2,500; +1.4%) and Ontario (+4,800; +1.2%) registered the biggest monthly gains in construction in December. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,700; +4.9%), foundation, structure, and building contractors (+2,600; +1.9%), and building machinery contractors (+2,100; +0.7%) all led to the sector's monthly gains nationally. The only sector to experience a month-over-month decline in December was residential building construction (-2,400; -1.4%), which coincided with a 2.1% decline in residential building investments during the same month. Average wages increased by 3.4% Average weekly wages increased by 3.4% to $1,174 in December on an annual basis, which is less than the 4.0% growth recorded in November. The largest proportional increase in average weekly earnings was reported in the: Newfoundland and Labrador (+6.7%, to $1,177), New Brunswick (+4.6%, to $1,078) and Quebec (+4.5%, to $1,130).    Job vacancies up in health care and social assistance  In December, there were 149,800 job vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors, an increase of 18,200 (+13.8%) that more than recorded for the drop in November (-19,400; -12.8%). Since the start of the pandemic, job openings in the sector have more than doubled, accounted 17.7% of all vacancies in December, up from 13.6% in February 2020. From February 2020 to December 2022, payroll employment in social assistance and health care increased as well, but at a much slower rate. As a consequence, the sector's job vacancy rate increased from 3.5% in February 2020 to 6.2% in December, which was the third-highest of all sectors. 5 top sectors for job vacancies  Job vacancies held steady in 14 sectors in December, including 5 sectors that together accounted for nearly half (49.0%) of all vacancies in the month: accommodation and food services (108,800 job vacancies); retail trade (100,200); construction (77,400); manufacturing (71,700); and professional, scientific, and technical services (58,100). Want to know more details about “Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have...
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Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP

Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 84 points. In addition, the SINP also invited one Ukrainian candidate with a minimum score of 65. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 421 candidates under 104 different NOCs. Details of new skilled candidates draw under the SINP  On February 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan PNP draw issued 421 invitations. The table below contains the information: Date Category Lowest Score  Total candidates invited Considerations February 16, 2023 Express Entry 84 177 Invited Candidates had ECA Assessments. February 16, 2023 Occupations in Demand 84 243 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. February 16, 2023 N/A 65 1 Invitations issued to Ukrainian residents due to the current conflict Total Invitations 421 Invited occupations in the latest SINP draw  Not all NOC occupations were invited during this Saskatchewan PNP invitation round. The NOC occupation codes that were selected for the EOI on February 16th, 2023 are listed below: 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10021, 10022, 10029, 10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200, 11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21101, 21110, 21112, 21120, 21200, 21203, 21210, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21231,21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21322, 22101, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222, 22231, 22232, 22233, 22300, 22303, 22310, 31200, 31201, 32120, 32129, 33103, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41403, 41404, 41405, 41409, 42202, 43100, 60010, 60020, 62029, 62100, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202, 70010, 70012, 70020, 72011, 72402, 72410, 73101, 80020, 80021, 82030, 90010, 92012, 92100, 93101 Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand category  Those with training and employment experience in in-demand occupations are eligible for the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) programs. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels must be met for eligible occupations: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory experience TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of fewer than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP'' you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...
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Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system

Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was 791 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 8, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC. As of February 15, 2023, there were 240,264 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 849 more than the previous update. In 2023, in total, Canada issued 15,892 invitations. Details of the New PNP draw under the Express Entry  On February 15, 2023, the fifth Express Entry draw of the year was placed. 699 invitations to apply (ITA) were sent out to PNP candidates in Express Entry draw 241 with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.  Only candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program were qualified for the draw. In 2023, this was the third program-specific draw; the first two were held on February 1 and 2, respectively. Only candidates who had already received provincial nomination were invited to the February 1 draw, whereas the Federal Skilled Worker Program's draw on February 2 was program-specific (FSWP). Express Entry Draws 2023 Express Entry has had a unique beginning to the year thus far. From the end of November 2022 to the beginning of January 2023, draws had been delayed for 11 weeks due to what was probably an IT system issue. On Wednesday afternoons, draws have typically been held every two weeks. However, the second draw of the year took place on January 18th, a week after the first draw on January 11th. Two weeks later, the third draw did occur as scheduled Express Entry via the Provincial Nominee Program  Along with submitting nominations for foreign nationals through the current paper-based process, provinces and territories (PTs) that run Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can also submit nominations for candidates through the Express Entry pool. Candidates who are selected by a PT receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is typically enough to encourage an invitation to apply (ITA) at the subsequent round of invitations, subject to the total number of nominations available for that PT and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ministerial guidance for each specific round of invitations. Want to know more details about “Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was...
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The BCPNP issued 169 invitations to skilled workers and tech candidates

On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 18 candidates who scored 60 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued six invitations. In this draw, the province invited up to 169 candidates.  Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia issued 2,031 invitations. Details of the BC PNP draw for Skilled workers and Tech Candidates  British Columbia allows 169 skilled workers February 28, 2023, the chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The following are the draw's specifics, including the number of invitations and the minimum score required in each category: Number of Invitations Stream Minimum Score Description 145 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 83 Targeted draw: Tech 18 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 6 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare Total Invitations: 169 BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations  10030 Telecommunication carriers managers 20012 Computer and information systems managers 21100 Physicists and astronomers 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries 21211 Data scientists 21220 Cybersecurity specialists 21221 Business systems specialists 21222 Information systems specialists 21223 Database analysts and data administrators 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers 21231 Software engineers and designers 21232 Software developers and programmers 21233 Web designers 21234 Web developers and programmers 21300 Civil engineers 21301 Mechanical engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 21320 Chemical engineers 21399 Other professional engineers 22110 Biological technologists and technicians 22220 Computer network and web technicians 22221 User support technicians 22222 Information systems testing technicians 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 51111 Authors and writers (except technical) 51112 Technical writers 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts 52112 Broadcast technicians 52113 Audio and video recording technicians 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators BC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations 30010 Managers in healthcare 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 31110 Dentists 31201 Chiropractors 31120 Pharmacists 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31203 Occupational therapists 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32121 Medical radiation technologists 32122 Medical sonographers 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 32110 Denturists 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 32101 Licensed practical nurses 32102 Paramedical occupations 41300 Social workers 42201 Social and community service workers 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31101 Specialists in surgery 31302 Nurse practitioners 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31202 Physiotherapists 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 32112 Dental technologists and technicians 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 31200 Psychologists 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapy 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102). How does the BC PNP work?  The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province's economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated. Key Selection factors of BC PNP draws ITAs with a focus on the skills Candidates for immigration streams may be selected based on one or more of the selection criteria, including : Education: level, the field of study, and location of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation duration and level of work experience a job offer's salary and/or level of expertise want to settle down in a certain area and live there Strategic priorities are components that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address particular labor market needs in British Columbia. Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 237 candidates in the new BC PNP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.    In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),...
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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw

MPNP Latest draw
Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw On January 12, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP Latest draw). In round #165, the MPNP issued 260 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA in...
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Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream and establishing or purchasing a new business in Ontario.  Immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals with international experience bring unique skills to Ontario that are essential for fostering economic growth. Their knowledge, global expertise, innovative insights, and impressive qualifications have helped the province advance significantly. What is an Entrepreneur Success Initiative? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) enables individuals with the qualifications required in regard to education, skills, and experience to submit an application for nomination as permanent residents of Ontario. The OINP's Entrepreneur Stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who want to start a new business in Ontario or purchase and expand an existing one. The OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) will assist prospective immigrant businesses in creating and submitting Entrepreneur Stream applications. The initiative's objective is to draw and support 100 new applications. The OINP Enterprise Success Initiative OINP-ESI will be administered for two years by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC). OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative Services offered by the OINP Entrepreneurs Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) include: locate potential locations for new and expanding businesses outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). To increase awareness among entrepreneurs, market the Entrepreneur Stream and business opportunities internationally. Support qualified business owners who want to open a new company or acquire an established company in areas outside of the Greater Toronto Area. based on their businesses, personal interests, and professional experience, match qualified entrepreneurs with business opportunities and communities. help qualified businesses in creating and submitting EOIs of the highest quality to the Entrepreneur Stream. assist EOI registrants who get a call for applications to create and send strong applications to the Entrepreneur Stream. Want to know more details about “Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream...
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Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream

Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream
Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream on February 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #169, the MPNP held the first occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in...
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Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec
Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process.  The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect...
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Choose the best answer:

  • If you have received an invitation to apply, please enter your age as of the date of the invitation.
    OR
  • If you intend to create an Express Entry profile, please enter your present age.


Please provide the highest educational level that applies to you, based on whether you have:

  • earned a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate or
  • If you completed your education outside Canada, have you obtained an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved agency within the last five years?

Note: To be considered a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate, it must have been obtained from an accredited Canadian institution such as a university, college, trade or technical school. Distance learning programs are eligible for education points, but not for bonus points in your profile or application.


Note: to answer yes:

  • English or French as a Second Language cannot have accounted for more than 50% of your studies.
  • You cannot have pursued studies under a scholarship that obligated you to utilize your skills and knowledge in your home country after completing your education.
  • Your studies must have taken place at a Canadian institution (foreign campuses are not considered).
  • Unless you have completed the program, entirely or partially, between March 2020 and August 2022, you must have been enrolled full-time for a minimum of eight months in the study or training program.
  • you had to have been physically present in Canada for at least eight months,
    unless you completed the study or training program (in whole or in part) between
    March 2020 and August 2022









5) The official languages of Canada are English and French.

Language test results, which are not older than two years, must be submitted for all Express Entry programs, regardless of whether English or French is your primary language.




Enter your test scores:









If yes, what language proficiency test did you complete for your secondary official language?

The language test scores should be not more than two years old.

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6) Work Experience

The work experience should have been full-time (or equivalent in part-time) and paid.

Note: The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the authorized catalog of all jobs in the Canadian labor market, detailing the education, training, experience, and responsibilities (TEER) necessary for each occupation.”

“Skilled work” in the NOC is TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 category jobs:


It must have been paid, full-time (or an equal amount in part-time), and in only one
occupation (NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3).


Note: A certificate of qualification is a document that enables individuals to work in certain skilled trades in Canada. These certificates are only issued by provinces, territories, or a federal body. To obtain one, individuals must have their training, trade experience, and skills assessed and then pass a certification exam.

Typically, individuals are required to travel to the relevant province or territory to undergo the assessment process. They may also need to gain work experience and receive training from a Canadian employer.

This isn’t the same as a nomination from a province or territory.

Additional Points

A valid job offer must be

  • full-time
  • in a skilled job listed as TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 in the 2021
  • supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or exempt from needing one
  • for one year from the time you become a permanent resident

A job offer isn’t valid if your employer is:

  • an embassy, high commission or consulate in Canada or
  • on the list of ineligible employers.

Whether an offer is valid or not also depends on different factors, depending on your case.






Note: relative must have to be 18 years old or older



  • earned a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate; or
  • had an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)? (ECAs must be from an
    approved agency, in the last five years)

To ensure that you receive the appropriate number of points, please select the answer that accurately reflects your situation. For instance
:

If you hold TWO Bachelor’s degrees, or one Bachelor’s degree AND a two-year college diploma, select the option “Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years,” to ensure you receive the correct number of points.








It must have been paid, full-time (or an equal amount in part-time), and in one or more
NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 jobs.


Test results must be less than two years old.

ii) Enter the test scores for:








Your results

The four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula determine the score out of 1,200 for all Express Entry candidates.

The candidates with the highest rankings in the pool are invited to apply for permanent residency through regular “rounds of invitations.” You can check the minimum scores from previous rounds




 















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Please provide the highest educational level that applies to you, based on whether you have:

  • earned a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate or
  • If you completed your education outside Canada, have you obtained an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved agency within the last five years?

Note: To be considered a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate, it must have been obtained from an accredited Canadian institution such as a university, college, trade or technical school. Distance learning programs are eligible for education points, but not for bonus points in your profile or application.


Note: to answer yes:

  • English or French as a Second Language cannot have accounted for more than 50% of your studies.
  • You cannot have pursued studies under a scholarship that obligated you to utilize your skills and knowledge in your home country after completing your education.
  • Your studies must have taken place at a Canadian institution (foreign campuses are not considered).
  • Unless you have completed the program, entirely or partially, between March 2020 and August 2022, you must have been enrolled full-time for a minimum of eight months in the study or training program.
  • you had to have been physically present in Canada for at least eight months,
    unless you completed the study or training program (in whole or in part) between
    March 2020 and August 2022









5) The official languages of Canada are English and French.

Language test results, which are not older than two years, must be submitted for all Express Entry programs, regardless of whether English or French is your primary language.




Enter your test scores:









If yes, what language proficiency test did you complete for your secondary official language?

The language test scores should be not more than two years old.

Enter your test scores for:








6) Work Experience

The work experience should have been full-time (or equivalent in part-time) and paid.

Note: The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the authorized catalog of all jobs in the Canadian labor market, detailing the education, training, experience, and responsibilities (TEER) necessary for each occupation.”

“Skilled work” in the NOC is TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 category jobs:

It must have been paid, full-time (or an equal amount in part-time), and in only one
occupation (NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3).


Note: A certificate of qualification is a document that enables individuals to work in certain skilled trades in Canada. These certificates are only issued by provinces, territories, or a federal body. To obtain one, individuals must have their training, trade experience, and skills assessed and then pass a certification exam.

Typically, individuals are required to travel to the relevant province or territory to undergo the assessment process. They may also need to gain work experience and receive training from a Canadian employer.

This isn’t the same as a nomination from a province or territory.

Additional Points

A valid job offer must be

  • full-time
  • in a skilled job listed as TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 in the 2021 National Occupation Classification
  • supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or exempt from needing one
  • for one year from the time you become a permanent resident

 

A job offer isn’t valid if your employer is:

  • an embassy, high commission or consulate in Canada or
  • on the list of ineligible employers.

Whether an offer is valid or not also depends on different factors, depending on your case.




Note: relative must have to be 18 years old or older



  • earned a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate; or
  • had an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)? (ECAs must be from an
    approved agency, in the last five years)

To ensure that you receive the appropriate number of points, please select the answer that accurately reflects your situation. For instance
:

If you hold TWO Bachelor’s degrees, or one Bachelor’s degree AND a two-year college diploma, select the option “Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years,” to ensure you receive the correct number of points.






It must have been paid, full-time (or an equal amount in part-time), and in one or more
NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 jobs.

Test results must be less than two years old.

ii) Enter the test scores for:








Your results

The four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula determine the score out of 1,200 for all Express Entry candidates.

The candidates with the highest rankings in the pool are invited to apply for permanent residency through regular “rounds of invitations.” You can check the minimum scores from previous rounds

 

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Federal Skilled Workers are persons with suitable education, work experience, age and language abilities under one of Canada’s official languages and who are selected under the Express Entry Immigration system to apply for permanent residence. More…

Investor immigrants are experienced business people who contribute to Canada’s growth and long-term prosperity by investing in Canada’s economy. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will divide your investment between participating provinces and territories.

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Federal Skilled Workers are persons with suitable education, work experience, age and language abilities under one of Canada’s official languages and who are selected under the Express Entry Immigration system to apply for permanent residence. More…

Entrepreneur immigrants are experienced business people who immigrate to Canada. These people must plan to own and manage a business in Canada that adds to the economy and creates jobs, acquires or participates in the active management of a lawful and profitable agricultural, industrial or commercial enterprise.

The Self Employed Class is geared towards applicants who have relevant self-employment experience as well as the intention and the ability to create their own employment and make a significant contribution to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada.

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If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, age 18 or over, you can sponsor certain family members to become Canadian permanent residents. If you become a permanent resident, you can live, study and work in Canada.

If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse to become Canadian permanent residents. If you become a permanent resident, you can live, study and work in Canada.

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Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) consideration, under A25 and A25.1 of the IRPA, provides the flexibility to grant permanent residence status or a permanent resident visa to certain foreign nationals who would otherwise not qualify in any class, in cases in which there are compelling H&C grounds. To know more click

A refugee is a person who fears persecution if they go back to their country of nationality. Fear of persecution usually means a serious chance of physical harm, detention or some other form of cruel and unusual punishment. He can be accepted for refugee case.

The Live-In Caregiver Program (LIC) is offered and administered by the government of Canada and is the primary means by which foreign caregivers come to Canada as eldercare, special needs, and childcare providers.Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Canada is committed to ensuring that people being removed from Canada are not sent to a country where they would be in danger or at risk of persecution. If you are facing removal from Canada, you may be eligible for a pre-removal risk assessment.

Under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (“TFWP”), the Government of Canada allows the entry of temporary foreign workers to become employed by Canadian employers. Foreign workers admitted to Canada help fill labour market shortages and provide other economic opportunities for Canadians.

Canada welcomes more than 130,000 students from foreign jurisdictions each year. If you intend to study at a Canadian educational institution, most foreign nationals must apply for a study permit. A study permit allows a foreign national to study in Canada.opportunities for Canadians. More…

A visitor means a person who is lawfully in Canada, or seeks to come into Canada for a temporary purpose (such as work, study or visit) and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or the holder of a minister’s permit.

Re-apply for your rejected Canadian visa. A Canada immigration officer’s decision to refuse an application may be challenged if that decision was wrong in fact or in law, or if that decision is not in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness.

The permanent resident (PR) card is the official proof that you are a permanent resident of Canada. You use this wallet-sized plastic card to show you can enter and stay in Canada when you return from another country.

Canada offers citizenship through naturalization and by birth in Canada. To qualify for citizenship through naturalization, Canadians with 4 years of qualifying permanent resident status during the preceding 6 years may apply for Canadian citizenship.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. Individuals are selected based on their skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory. Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs) and requirements. More…

We serve across all provinces in Canada.We serve across all provinces in Canada.

Also serving internationally across the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, India, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Malaysia, Dubai, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, St. Vincent, Guyana, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Australia, and the rest of the world.

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The applicant applies on his or her own merit. This involves demonstrating that he or she will be successful in financially supporting him or herself in Canada. The applicant in this class is assessed under the “points system” and is given points in several categories:

  • Education
  • Official Language (English & French)
  • Experience
  • Arranged Employment
  • Age
  • Adaptability

There are three Business Immigration Categories:

  • INVESTOR
  • ENTREPRENEUR
  • SELF-EMPLOYED

INVESTOR

Investors must have business experience. They must have either:

  • Managed a qualifying business and controlled a percentage of equity of a qualifying business for at least two years in the period beginning five years before the date of application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application, OR
  • They must have managed at least five full-time job equivalents per year in a business for at least two years in the period beginning five years before the date of application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application, OR
  • A combination of a one-year period of experience described in subparagraph (1) and a one-year period of experience described in subparagraph (2).

The investor class applicant must have a net worth of at least $800,000. They are required to make an investment of $400,000, paid to the Receiver General of Canada.

The investment is subsequently allocated to participating provinces and territories in Canada. These governments use the funds for job creation and economic development.

The full amount of the investment (without interest) is repaid to the investor after five years. The exact date of repayment depends on when the $400,000 is received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. At the latest, the amount would be returned five years and 3 months after the date of payment. The return of the investment is fully guaranteed by participating provinces and territories.

ENTREPRENEUR

Entrepreneurs must have business experience. They must have managed and controlled a percentage of equity of a qualifying business for at least two one-year periods in the period beginning five years before the date of the application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application.

  • Control a percentage of equity of a qualifying Canadian business equal to or greater than 33.33%; AND
  • Provide active and ongoing management of the qualifying Canadian business; AND
  • Create at least one incremental full-time job equivalent for one or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents other than the entrepreneur applicant and their family members.
  • Entrepreneurs are required to sign a declaration stating they intend and will be able to meet the conditions of permanent residence.

SELF-EMPLOYED

Self-employed immigrants must have relevant experience. Points are awarded for relevant experience within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of the application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application. Self-employed immigrants must have the experience, intention and ability to:

  • Establish a business that will, at a minimum, create an employment opportunity for themselves and that will make a significant contribution to cultural activities or athletics in Canada; OR
  • Purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

Entrepreneurs are required to sign a declaration stating they intend and will be able to meet the conditions of permanent residence.

A relative in Canada who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may act as a sponsor and assist the applicant in immigrating to Canada. The relative is required to guarantee the applicant’s finances during the first few years of his or her residency in Canada. A sponsor can be a parent, spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, son, daughter, etc.

The sponsor may sponsor the following members of the Family Class (subject to meeting eligibility requirements):

  • Their spouse
  • Their common-law/same-sex partner
  • Their conjugal partner
  • Their dependent children under age twenty-two (22)
  • Their dependent children age twenty-two (22) and over (if they are full-time (15 hours per week or more) students, mentally or physically disabled and dependent on their parents) children adopted or to be adopted by them, or under their guardianship
  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Other prescribed family members (i.e. last remaining family member under humanitarian and compassionate grounds where it is warranted).

  • HUMANITARIAN & COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS
  • REFUGEE CASES
  • LIVE-IN CAREGIVER/ DOMESTIC WORKER
  • PRRA PRE-RISK REMOVAL ASSESSMENT APPLICATIONS

Before you visit Canada, visitors:

  • Must be healthy, you might need a Doctor’s examination;
  • Must respect Canadian laws;
  • Will need a valid passport, proof of who you are or other travel documents;
  • Will need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) if they are from certain countries;
  • May need a letter of invitation.

If a visa is required, a visa may be issued for single-entry, for multiple-entries, or for transit purposes. Upon arriving in Canada, visitors will be asked a few short questions by an Immigration officer. The officer will stamp the visitor’s passport or advise the visitor how long he/she may stay in Canada.

Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. Make sure you have health insurance to pay your medical costs before you leave for Canada.

In almost all cases, you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.

A work permit is a written authorization to work in Canada issued by an officer to a person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. It s required whether or not the employer is in Canada. Usually, it is valid only for a specified job and length of time. A work permit may be issued based on labour market opinion (HRSDC confirmation) or may be issued on the basis of other requirements.

An HRSDC confirmation is the opinion provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to the officer which enables them to determine whether the employment of the foreign worker is likely to have a positive or negative impact on the labour market in Canada. An HRSDC confirmation may be required in order for a work permit to be issued.

You can apply for your work permit as soon as you receive written evidence of your job offer or contract of employment or as soon as you receive an HRSDC confirmation.

In most cases, you must have a valid study permit to study in Canada.

A study permit is the official document issued by an officer that allows someone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to study in Canada.

A study permit is not needed for:

    • Any program of study that is six months or less that can be completed within the period authorized upon entry into Canada;
    • Courses that are not academic, professional or vocational in nature that can be completed within the period authorized upon entry into Canada;
    • Courses included in tour packages as a secondary activity for tourists;
    • Nursery schools or kindergartens.

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Gunness & Associates has been providing Canadian immigration services for more than 29 years. We have helped thousands of clients from all parts of the globe obtain their visas to come to Canada. Our goal is to provide our clients with a high level of quality service in the field of immigration, whether it is to come to Canada as a Permanent Resident, to Work, to Visit or to Study.

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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs

Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs
Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHsn February 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that the number of refugees that sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs) have increased to 13,500 in 2023. Since introducing a cap in 2012, this figure has skyrocketed tenfold, with...
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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC issued 7,730 ITAs

IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC
IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 27, there...
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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers

Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have a unique chance to seize this opportunity and gain permanent residency through the numerous economic immigration programs.  According to the latest update from Statistics Canada, job vacancies stayed high in December, with overall job vacancies at 848,800. While the number of job vacancies in transportation, warehousing, finance, and insurance declined, healthcare and social assistance experienced a surge in open positions. Canadian businesses increase average wages in the following sectors: Industries that produce products and services Health care and social assistance Finance and insurance Construction  Payroll Employment in Goods and Service producing sectors: In December, the services-producing sector increased payroll employment by 72,400 (+0.5%). Payroll employment in the goods sector increased by 13,600 (+0.4%),  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increase:  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increased by 26,500 (+1.2%) in December. This was the fourth consecutive month of increase. Seven provinces increase in payroll employment in this industry in December 2022, with Quebec (+8,800; +1.7%), Ontario (+5,600; +0.7%), British Columbia (+4,600; +1.5%), and Alberta (+3,800; +1.6%) taking the lead. There was a small decline in Newfoundland and Labrador (-100; -0.3%). General medical and surgical hospitals have seen the biggest rise (+6,900; +1.2%), followed by outpatient care centers (+3,700; +2.3%), and individual and family services (+3,100; +1.7%). These three industries made up about 40% of total payroll employment in the sector. Payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector:  With continued month-over-month growth in the industry, payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 13,800 (+1.7%) in December, capping off 2022. Payroll employment in the industry increased on a yearly basis by 59,000 (+7.6%) in December. Gains from month to month were centered in Ontario (+6,700; +1.7%) and Quebec (+4,800; +2.8%) in December. On a national level, payroll employment increased in 7 out of the 11 industries in the sector in December, with insurance carriers (+4,100; +2.6%), agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related businesses (+2,400; +2.5%), and intermediation and brokerage of securities and commodity contracts (+2,100; 4.0%) leading the way. Increases construction payroll employment: Construction payroll employment rose for the fourth straight month in December (+11,500; +1.0%), bringing the year-to-date increases to 40,600 (+3.6%) since September. Alberta (+2,500; +1.4%) and Ontario (+4,800; +1.2%) registered the biggest monthly gains in construction in December. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,700; +4.9%), foundation, structure, and building contractors (+2,600; +1.9%), and building machinery contractors (+2,100; +0.7%) all led to the sector's monthly gains nationally. The only sector to experience a month-over-month decline in December was residential building construction (-2,400; -1.4%), which coincided with a 2.1% decline in residential building investments during the same month. Average wages increased by 3.4% Average weekly wages increased by 3.4% to $1,174 in December on an annual basis, which is less than the 4.0% growth recorded in November. The largest proportional increase in average weekly earnings was reported in the: Newfoundland and Labrador (+6.7%, to $1,177), New Brunswick (+4.6%, to $1,078) and Quebec (+4.5%, to $1,130).    Job vacancies up in health care and social assistance  In December, there were 149,800 job vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors, an increase of 18,200 (+13.8%) that more than recorded for the drop in November (-19,400; -12.8%). Since the start of the pandemic, job openings in the sector have more than doubled, accounted 17.7% of all vacancies in December, up from 13.6% in February 2020. From February 2020 to December 2022, payroll employment in social assistance and health care increased as well, but at a much slower rate. As a consequence, the sector's job vacancy rate increased from 3.5% in February 2020 to 6.2% in December, which was the third-highest of all sectors. 5 top sectors for job vacancies  Job vacancies held steady in 14 sectors in December, including 5 sectors that together accounted for nearly half (49.0%) of all vacancies in the month: accommodation and food services (108,800 job vacancies); retail trade (100,200); construction (77,400); manufacturing (71,700); and professional, scientific, and technical services (58,100). Want to know more details about “Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have...
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Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP

Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 84 points. In addition, the SINP also invited one Ukrainian candidate with a minimum score of 65. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 421 candidates under 104 different NOCs. Details of new skilled candidates draw under the SINP  On February 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan PNP draw issued 421 invitations. The table below contains the information: Date Category Lowest Score  Total candidates invited Considerations February 16, 2023 Express Entry 84 177 Invited Candidates had ECA Assessments. February 16, 2023 Occupations in Demand 84 243 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. February 16, 2023 N/A 65 1 Invitations issued to Ukrainian residents due to the current conflict Total Invitations 421 Invited occupations in the latest SINP draw  Not all NOC occupations were invited during this Saskatchewan PNP invitation round. The NOC occupation codes that were selected for the EOI on February 16th, 2023 are listed below: 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10021, 10022, 10029, 10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200, 11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21101, 21110, 21112, 21120, 21200, 21203, 21210, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21231,21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21322, 22101, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222, 22231, 22232, 22233, 22300, 22303, 22310, 31200, 31201, 32120, 32129, 33103, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41403, 41404, 41405, 41409, 42202, 43100, 60010, 60020, 62029, 62100, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202, 70010, 70012, 70020, 72011, 72402, 72410, 73101, 80020, 80021, 82030, 90010, 92012, 92100, 93101 Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand category  Those with training and employment experience in in-demand occupations are eligible for the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) programs. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels must be met for eligible occupations: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory experience TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of fewer than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP'' you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...
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Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system

Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was 791 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 8, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC. As of February 15, 2023, there were 240,264 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 849 more than the previous update. In 2023, in total, Canada issued 15,892 invitations. Details of the New PNP draw under the Express Entry  On February 15, 2023, the fifth Express Entry draw of the year was placed. 699 invitations to apply (ITA) were sent out to PNP candidates in Express Entry draw 241 with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.  Only candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program were qualified for the draw. In 2023, this was the third program-specific draw; the first two were held on February 1 and 2, respectively. Only candidates who had already received provincial nomination were invited to the February 1 draw, whereas the Federal Skilled Worker Program's draw on February 2 was program-specific (FSWP). Express Entry Draws 2023 Express Entry has had a unique beginning to the year thus far. From the end of November 2022 to the beginning of January 2023, draws had been delayed for 11 weeks due to what was probably an IT system issue. On Wednesday afternoons, draws have typically been held every two weeks. However, the second draw of the year took place on January 18th, a week after the first draw on January 11th. Two weeks later, the third draw did occur as scheduled Express Entry via the Provincial Nominee Program  Along with submitting nominations for foreign nationals through the current paper-based process, provinces and territories (PTs) that run Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can also submit nominations for candidates through the Express Entry pool. Candidates who are selected by a PT receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is typically enough to encourage an invitation to apply (ITA) at the subsequent round of invitations, subject to the total number of nominations available for that PT and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ministerial guidance for each specific round of invitations. Want to know more details about “Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was...
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The BCPNP issued 169 invitations to skilled workers and tech candidates

On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 18 candidates who scored 60 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued six invitations. In this draw, the province invited up to 169 candidates.  Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia issued 2,031 invitations. Details of the BC PNP draw for Skilled workers and Tech Candidates  British Columbia allows 169 skilled workers February 28, 2023, the chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The following are the draw's specifics, including the number of invitations and the minimum score required in each category: Number of Invitations Stream Minimum Score Description 145 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 83 Targeted draw: Tech 18 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 6 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare Total Invitations: 169 BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations  10030 Telecommunication carriers managers 20012 Computer and information systems managers 21100 Physicists and astronomers 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries 21211 Data scientists 21220 Cybersecurity specialists 21221 Business systems specialists 21222 Information systems specialists 21223 Database analysts and data administrators 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers 21231 Software engineers and designers 21232 Software developers and programmers 21233 Web designers 21234 Web developers and programmers 21300 Civil engineers 21301 Mechanical engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 21320 Chemical engineers 21399 Other professional engineers 22110 Biological technologists and technicians 22220 Computer network and web technicians 22221 User support technicians 22222 Information systems testing technicians 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 51111 Authors and writers (except technical) 51112 Technical writers 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts 52112 Broadcast technicians 52113 Audio and video recording technicians 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators BC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations 30010 Managers in healthcare 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 31110 Dentists 31201 Chiropractors 31120 Pharmacists 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31203 Occupational therapists 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32121 Medical radiation technologists 32122 Medical sonographers 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 32110 Denturists 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 32101 Licensed practical nurses 32102 Paramedical occupations 41300 Social workers 42201 Social and community service workers 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31101 Specialists in surgery 31302 Nurse practitioners 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31202 Physiotherapists 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 32112 Dental technologists and technicians 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 31200 Psychologists 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapy 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102). How does the BC PNP work?  The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province's economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated. Key Selection factors of BC PNP draws ITAs with a focus on the skills Candidates for immigration streams may be selected based on one or more of the selection criteria, including : Education: level, the field of study, and location of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation duration and level of work experience a job offer's salary and/or level of expertise want to settle down in a certain area and live there Strategic priorities are components that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address particular labor market needs in British Columbia. Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 237 candidates in the new BC PNP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.    In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),...
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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw

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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw On January 12, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP Latest draw). In round #165, the MPNP issued 260 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA in...
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Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream and establishing or purchasing a new business in Ontario.  Immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals with international experience bring unique skills to Ontario that are essential for fostering economic growth. Their knowledge, global expertise, innovative insights, and impressive qualifications have helped the province advance significantly. What is an Entrepreneur Success Initiative? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) enables individuals with the qualifications required in regard to education, skills, and experience to submit an application for nomination as permanent residents of Ontario. The OINP's Entrepreneur Stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who want to start a new business in Ontario or purchase and expand an existing one. The OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) will assist prospective immigrant businesses in creating and submitting Entrepreneur Stream applications. The initiative's objective is to draw and support 100 new applications. The OINP Enterprise Success Initiative OINP-ESI will be administered for two years by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC). OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative Services offered by the OINP Entrepreneurs Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) include: locate potential locations for new and expanding businesses outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). To increase awareness among entrepreneurs, market the Entrepreneur Stream and business opportunities internationally. Support qualified business owners who want to open a new company or acquire an established company in areas outside of the Greater Toronto Area. based on their businesses, personal interests, and professional experience, match qualified entrepreneurs with business opportunities and communities. help qualified businesses in creating and submitting EOIs of the highest quality to the Entrepreneur Stream. assist EOI registrants who get a call for applications to create and send strong applications to the Entrepreneur Stream. Want to know more details about “Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream...
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Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream

Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream
Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream on February 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #169, the MPNP held the first occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in...
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Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec
Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process.  The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect...
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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHsn February 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that the number of refugees that sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs) have increased to 13,500 in 2023. Since introducing a cap in 2012, this figure has skyrocketed tenfold, with...
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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC issued 7,730 ITAs

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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 27, there...
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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers

Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have a unique chance to seize this opportunity and gain permanent residency through the numerous economic immigration programs.  According to the latest update from Statistics Canada, job vacancies stayed high in December, with overall job vacancies at 848,800. While the number of job vacancies in transportation, warehousing, finance, and insurance declined, healthcare and social assistance experienced a surge in open positions. Canadian businesses increase average wages in the following sectors: Industries that produce products and services Health care and social assistance Finance and insurance Construction  Payroll Employment in Goods and Service producing sectors: In December, the services-producing sector increased payroll employment by 72,400 (+0.5%). Payroll employment in the goods sector increased by 13,600 (+0.4%),  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increase:  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increased by 26,500 (+1.2%) in December. This was the fourth consecutive month of increase. Seven provinces increase in payroll employment in this industry in December 2022, with Quebec (+8,800; +1.7%), Ontario (+5,600; +0.7%), British Columbia (+4,600; +1.5%), and Alberta (+3,800; +1.6%) taking the lead. There was a small decline in Newfoundland and Labrador (-100; -0.3%). General medical and surgical hospitals have seen the biggest rise (+6,900; +1.2%), followed by outpatient care centers (+3,700; +2.3%), and individual and family services (+3,100; +1.7%). These three industries made up about 40% of total payroll employment in the sector. Payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector:  With continued month-over-month growth in the industry, payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 13,800 (+1.7%) in December, capping off 2022. Payroll employment in the industry increased on a yearly basis by 59,000 (+7.6%) in December. Gains from month to month were centered in Ontario (+6,700; +1.7%) and Quebec (+4,800; +2.8%) in December. On a national level, payroll employment increased in 7 out of the 11 industries in the sector in December, with insurance carriers (+4,100; +2.6%), agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related businesses (+2,400; +2.5%), and intermediation and brokerage of securities and commodity contracts (+2,100; 4.0%) leading the way. Increases construction payroll employment: Construction payroll employment rose for the fourth straight month in December (+11,500; +1.0%), bringing the year-to-date increases to 40,600 (+3.6%) since September. Alberta (+2,500; +1.4%) and Ontario (+4,800; +1.2%) registered the biggest monthly gains in construction in December. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,700; +4.9%), foundation, structure, and building contractors (+2,600; +1.9%), and building machinery contractors (+2,100; +0.7%) all led to the sector's monthly gains nationally. The only sector to experience a month-over-month decline in December was residential building construction (-2,400; -1.4%), which coincided with a 2.1% decline in residential building investments during the same month. Average wages increased by 3.4% Average weekly wages increased by 3.4% to $1,174 in December on an annual basis, which is less than the 4.0% growth recorded in November. The largest proportional increase in average weekly earnings was reported in the: Newfoundland and Labrador (+6.7%, to $1,177), New Brunswick (+4.6%, to $1,078) and Quebec (+4.5%, to $1,130).    Job vacancies up in health care and social assistance  In December, there were 149,800 job vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors, an increase of 18,200 (+13.8%) that more than recorded for the drop in November (-19,400; -12.8%). Since the start of the pandemic, job openings in the sector have more than doubled, accounted 17.7% of all vacancies in December, up from 13.6% in February 2020. From February 2020 to December 2022, payroll employment in social assistance and health care increased as well, but at a much slower rate. As a consequence, the sector's job vacancy rate increased from 3.5% in February 2020 to 6.2% in December, which was the third-highest of all sectors. 5 top sectors for job vacancies  Job vacancies held steady in 14 sectors in December, including 5 sectors that together accounted for nearly half (49.0%) of all vacancies in the month: accommodation and food services (108,800 job vacancies); retail trade (100,200); construction (77,400); manufacturing (71,700); and professional, scientific, and technical services (58,100). Want to know more details about “Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have...
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Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP

Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 84 points. In addition, the SINP also invited one Ukrainian candidate with a minimum score of 65. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 421 candidates under 104 different NOCs. Details of new skilled candidates draw under the SINP  On February 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan PNP draw issued 421 invitations. The table below contains the information: Date Category Lowest Score  Total candidates invited Considerations February 16, 2023 Express Entry 84 177 Invited Candidates had ECA Assessments. February 16, 2023 Occupations in Demand 84 243 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. February 16, 2023 N/A 65 1 Invitations issued to Ukrainian residents due to the current conflict Total Invitations 421 Invited occupations in the latest SINP draw  Not all NOC occupations were invited during this Saskatchewan PNP invitation round. The NOC occupation codes that were selected for the EOI on February 16th, 2023 are listed below: 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10021, 10022, 10029, 10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200, 11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21101, 21110, 21112, 21120, 21200, 21203, 21210, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21231,21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21322, 22101, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222, 22231, 22232, 22233, 22300, 22303, 22310, 31200, 31201, 32120, 32129, 33103, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41403, 41404, 41405, 41409, 42202, 43100, 60010, 60020, 62029, 62100, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202, 70010, 70012, 70020, 72011, 72402, 72410, 73101, 80020, 80021, 82030, 90010, 92012, 92100, 93101 Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand category  Those with training and employment experience in in-demand occupations are eligible for the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) programs. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels must be met for eligible occupations: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory experience TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of fewer than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP'' you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...
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Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system

Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was 791 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 8, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC. As of February 15, 2023, there were 240,264 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 849 more than the previous update. In 2023, in total, Canada issued 15,892 invitations. Details of the New PNP draw under the Express Entry  On February 15, 2023, the fifth Express Entry draw of the year was placed. 699 invitations to apply (ITA) were sent out to PNP candidates in Express Entry draw 241 with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.  Only candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program were qualified for the draw. In 2023, this was the third program-specific draw; the first two were held on February 1 and 2, respectively. Only candidates who had already received provincial nomination were invited to the February 1 draw, whereas the Federal Skilled Worker Program's draw on February 2 was program-specific (FSWP). Express Entry Draws 2023 Express Entry has had a unique beginning to the year thus far. From the end of November 2022 to the beginning of January 2023, draws had been delayed for 11 weeks due to what was probably an IT system issue. On Wednesday afternoons, draws have typically been held every two weeks. However, the second draw of the year took place on January 18th, a week after the first draw on January 11th. Two weeks later, the third draw did occur as scheduled Express Entry via the Provincial Nominee Program  Along with submitting nominations for foreign nationals through the current paper-based process, provinces and territories (PTs) that run Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can also submit nominations for candidates through the Express Entry pool. Candidates who are selected by a PT receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is typically enough to encourage an invitation to apply (ITA) at the subsequent round of invitations, subject to the total number of nominations available for that PT and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ministerial guidance for each specific round of invitations. Want to know more details about “Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was...
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The BCPNP issued 169 invitations to skilled workers and tech candidates

On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 18 candidates who scored 60 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued six invitations. In this draw, the province invited up to 169 candidates.  Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia issued 2,031 invitations. Details of the BC PNP draw for Skilled workers and Tech Candidates  British Columbia allows 169 skilled workers February 28, 2023, the chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The following are the draw's specifics, including the number of invitations and the minimum score required in each category: Number of Invitations Stream Minimum Score Description 145 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 83 Targeted draw: Tech 18 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 6 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare Total Invitations: 169 BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations  10030 Telecommunication carriers managers 20012 Computer and information systems managers 21100 Physicists and astronomers 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries 21211 Data scientists 21220 Cybersecurity specialists 21221 Business systems specialists 21222 Information systems specialists 21223 Database analysts and data administrators 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers 21231 Software engineers and designers 21232 Software developers and programmers 21233 Web designers 21234 Web developers and programmers 21300 Civil engineers 21301 Mechanical engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 21320 Chemical engineers 21399 Other professional engineers 22110 Biological technologists and technicians 22220 Computer network and web technicians 22221 User support technicians 22222 Information systems testing technicians 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 51111 Authors and writers (except technical) 51112 Technical writers 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts 52112 Broadcast technicians 52113 Audio and video recording technicians 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators BC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations 30010 Managers in healthcare 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 31110 Dentists 31201 Chiropractors 31120 Pharmacists 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31203 Occupational therapists 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32121 Medical radiation technologists 32122 Medical sonographers 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 32110 Denturists 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 32101 Licensed practical nurses 32102 Paramedical occupations 41300 Social workers 42201 Social and community service workers 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31101 Specialists in surgery 31302 Nurse practitioners 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31202 Physiotherapists 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 32112 Dental technologists and technicians 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 31200 Psychologists 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapy 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102). How does the BC PNP work?  The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province's economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated. Key Selection factors of BC PNP draws ITAs with a focus on the skills Candidates for immigration streams may be selected based on one or more of the selection criteria, including : Education: level, the field of study, and location of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation duration and level of work experience a job offer's salary and/or level of expertise want to settle down in a certain area and live there Strategic priorities are components that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address particular labor market needs in British Columbia. Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 237 candidates in the new BC PNP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. 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On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.    In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),...
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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw

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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw On January 12, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP Latest draw). In round #165, the MPNP issued 260 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA in...
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Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream and establishing or purchasing a new business in Ontario.  Immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals with international experience bring unique skills to Ontario that are essential for fostering economic growth. Their knowledge, global expertise, innovative insights, and impressive qualifications have helped the province advance significantly. What is an Entrepreneur Success Initiative? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) enables individuals with the qualifications required in regard to education, skills, and experience to submit an application for nomination as permanent residents of Ontario. The OINP's Entrepreneur Stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who want to start a new business in Ontario or purchase and expand an existing one. The OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) will assist prospective immigrant businesses in creating and submitting Entrepreneur Stream applications. The initiative's objective is to draw and support 100 new applications. The OINP Enterprise Success Initiative OINP-ESI will be administered for two years by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC). OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative Services offered by the OINP Entrepreneurs Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) include: locate potential locations for new and expanding businesses outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). To increase awareness among entrepreneurs, market the Entrepreneur Stream and business opportunities internationally. Support qualified business owners who want to open a new company or acquire an established company in areas outside of the Greater Toronto Area. based on their businesses, personal interests, and professional experience, match qualified entrepreneurs with business opportunities and communities. help qualified businesses in creating and submitting EOIs of the highest quality to the Entrepreneur Stream. assist EOI registrants who get a call for applications to create and send strong applications to the Entrepreneur Stream. Want to know more details about “Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream...
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Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream

Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream
Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream on February 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #169, the MPNP held the first occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in...
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Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec
Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process.  The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect...
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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC issued 7,730 ITAs

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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 27, there...
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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers

Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have a unique chance to seize this opportunity and gain permanent residency through the numerous economic immigration programs.  According to the latest update from Statistics Canada, job vacancies stayed high in December, with overall job vacancies at 848,800. While the number of job vacancies in transportation, warehousing, finance, and insurance declined, healthcare and social assistance experienced a surge in open positions. Canadian businesses increase average wages in the following sectors: Industries that produce products and services Health care and social assistance Finance and insurance Construction  Payroll Employment in Goods and Service producing sectors: In December, the services-producing sector increased payroll employment by 72,400 (+0.5%). Payroll employment in the goods sector increased by 13,600 (+0.4%),  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increase:  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increased by 26,500 (+1.2%) in December. This was the fourth consecutive month of increase. Seven provinces increase in payroll employment in this industry in December 2022, with Quebec (+8,800; +1.7%), Ontario (+5,600; +0.7%), British Columbia (+4,600; +1.5%), and Alberta (+3,800; +1.6%) taking the lead. There was a small decline in Newfoundland and Labrador (-100; -0.3%). General medical and surgical hospitals have seen the biggest rise (+6,900; +1.2%), followed by outpatient care centers (+3,700; +2.3%), and individual and family services (+3,100; +1.7%). These three industries made up about 40% of total payroll employment in the sector. Payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector:  With continued month-over-month growth in the industry, payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 13,800 (+1.7%) in December, capping off 2022. Payroll employment in the industry increased on a yearly basis by 59,000 (+7.6%) in December. Gains from month to month were centered in Ontario (+6,700; +1.7%) and Quebec (+4,800; +2.8%) in December. On a national level, payroll employment increased in 7 out of the 11 industries in the sector in December, with insurance carriers (+4,100; +2.6%), agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related businesses (+2,400; +2.5%), and intermediation and brokerage of securities and commodity contracts (+2,100; 4.0%) leading the way. Increases construction payroll employment: Construction payroll employment rose for the fourth straight month in December (+11,500; +1.0%), bringing the year-to-date increases to 40,600 (+3.6%) since September. Alberta (+2,500; +1.4%) and Ontario (+4,800; +1.2%) registered the biggest monthly gains in construction in December. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,700; +4.9%), foundation, structure, and building contractors (+2,600; +1.9%), and building machinery contractors (+2,100; +0.7%) all led to the sector's monthly gains nationally. The only sector to experience a month-over-month decline in December was residential building construction (-2,400; -1.4%), which coincided with a 2.1% decline in residential building investments during the same month. Average wages increased by 3.4% Average weekly wages increased by 3.4% to $1,174 in December on an annual basis, which is less than the 4.0% growth recorded in November. The largest proportional increase in average weekly earnings was reported in the: Newfoundland and Labrador (+6.7%, to $1,177), New Brunswick (+4.6%, to $1,078) and Quebec (+4.5%, to $1,130).    Job vacancies up in health care and social assistance  In December, there were 149,800 job vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors, an increase of 18,200 (+13.8%) that more than recorded for the drop in November (-19,400; -12.8%). Since the start of the pandemic, job openings in the sector have more than doubled, accounted 17.7% of all vacancies in December, up from 13.6% in February 2020. From February 2020 to December 2022, payroll employment in social assistance and health care increased as well, but at a much slower rate. As a consequence, the sector's job vacancy rate increased from 3.5% in February 2020 to 6.2% in December, which was the third-highest of all sectors. 5 top sectors for job vacancies  Job vacancies held steady in 14 sectors in December, including 5 sectors that together accounted for nearly half (49.0%) of all vacancies in the month: accommodation and food services (108,800 job vacancies); retail trade (100,200); construction (77,400); manufacturing (71,700); and professional, scientific, and technical services (58,100). Want to know more details about “Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. 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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have...
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Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP

Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 84 points. In addition, the SINP also invited one Ukrainian candidate with a minimum score of 65. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 421 candidates under 104 different NOCs. Details of new skilled candidates draw under the SINP  On February 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan PNP draw issued 421 invitations. The table below contains the information: Date Category Lowest Score  Total candidates invited Considerations February 16, 2023 Express Entry 84 177 Invited Candidates had ECA Assessments. February 16, 2023 Occupations in Demand 84 243 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. February 16, 2023 N/A 65 1 Invitations issued to Ukrainian residents due to the current conflict Total Invitations 421 Invited occupations in the latest SINP draw  Not all NOC occupations were invited during this Saskatchewan PNP invitation round. The NOC occupation codes that were selected for the EOI on February 16th, 2023 are listed below: 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10021, 10022, 10029, 10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200, 11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21101, 21110, 21112, 21120, 21200, 21203, 21210, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21231,21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21322, 22101, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222, 22231, 22232, 22233, 22300, 22303, 22310, 31200, 31201, 32120, 32129, 33103, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41403, 41404, 41405, 41409, 42202, 43100, 60010, 60020, 62029, 62100, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202, 70010, 70012, 70020, 72011, 72402, 72410, 73101, 80020, 80021, 82030, 90010, 92012, 92100, 93101 Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand category  Those with training and employment experience in in-demand occupations are eligible for the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) programs. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels must be met for eligible occupations: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory experience TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of fewer than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP'' you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...
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Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system

Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was 791 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 8, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC. As of February 15, 2023, there were 240,264 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 849 more than the previous update. In 2023, in total, Canada issued 15,892 invitations. Details of the New PNP draw under the Express Entry  On February 15, 2023, the fifth Express Entry draw of the year was placed. 699 invitations to apply (ITA) were sent out to PNP candidates in Express Entry draw 241 with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.  Only candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program were qualified for the draw. In 2023, this was the third program-specific draw; the first two were held on February 1 and 2, respectively. Only candidates who had already received provincial nomination were invited to the February 1 draw, whereas the Federal Skilled Worker Program's draw on February 2 was program-specific (FSWP). Express Entry Draws 2023 Express Entry has had a unique beginning to the year thus far. From the end of November 2022 to the beginning of January 2023, draws had been delayed for 11 weeks due to what was probably an IT system issue. On Wednesday afternoons, draws have typically been held every two weeks. However, the second draw of the year took place on January 18th, a week after the first draw on January 11th. Two weeks later, the third draw did occur as scheduled Express Entry via the Provincial Nominee Program  Along with submitting nominations for foreign nationals through the current paper-based process, provinces and territories (PTs) that run Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can also submit nominations for candidates through the Express Entry pool. Candidates who are selected by a PT receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is typically enough to encourage an invitation to apply (ITA) at the subsequent round of invitations, subject to the total number of nominations available for that PT and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ministerial guidance for each specific round of invitations. Want to know more details about “Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was...
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The BCPNP issued 169 invitations to skilled workers and tech candidates

On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 18 candidates who scored 60 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued six invitations. In this draw, the province invited up to 169 candidates.  Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia issued 2,031 invitations. Details of the BC PNP draw for Skilled workers and Tech Candidates  British Columbia allows 169 skilled workers February 28, 2023, the chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The following are the draw's specifics, including the number of invitations and the minimum score required in each category: Number of Invitations Stream Minimum Score Description 145 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 83 Targeted draw: Tech 18 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 6 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare Total Invitations: 169 BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations  10030 Telecommunication carriers managers 20012 Computer and information systems managers 21100 Physicists and astronomers 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries 21211 Data scientists 21220 Cybersecurity specialists 21221 Business systems specialists 21222 Information systems specialists 21223 Database analysts and data administrators 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers 21231 Software engineers and designers 21232 Software developers and programmers 21233 Web designers 21234 Web developers and programmers 21300 Civil engineers 21301 Mechanical engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 21320 Chemical engineers 21399 Other professional engineers 22110 Biological technologists and technicians 22220 Computer network and web technicians 22221 User support technicians 22222 Information systems testing technicians 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 51111 Authors and writers (except technical) 51112 Technical writers 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts 52112 Broadcast technicians 52113 Audio and video recording technicians 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators BC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations 30010 Managers in healthcare 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 31110 Dentists 31201 Chiropractors 31120 Pharmacists 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31203 Occupational therapists 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32121 Medical radiation technologists 32122 Medical sonographers 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 32110 Denturists 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 32101 Licensed practical nurses 32102 Paramedical occupations 41300 Social workers 42201 Social and community service workers 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31101 Specialists in surgery 31302 Nurse practitioners 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31202 Physiotherapists 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 32112 Dental technologists and technicians 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 31200 Psychologists 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapy 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102). How does the BC PNP work?  The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province's economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated. Key Selection factors of BC PNP draws ITAs with a focus on the skills Candidates for immigration streams may be selected based on one or more of the selection criteria, including : Education: level, the field of study, and location of completion Professional designations that are acceptable in BC language proficiency Occupation duration and level of work experience a job offer's salary and/or level of expertise want to settle down in a certain area and live there Strategic priorities are components that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address particular labor market needs in British Columbia. Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 237 candidates in the new BC PNP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. 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On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.    In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),...
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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw

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Manitoba issued 322 invitations under the MPNP Latest draw On January 12, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP Latest draw). In round #165, the MPNP issued 260 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA in...
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Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream and establishing or purchasing a new business in Ontario.  Immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals with international experience bring unique skills to Ontario that are essential for fostering economic growth. Their knowledge, global expertise, innovative insights, and impressive qualifications have helped the province advance significantly. What is an Entrepreneur Success Initiative? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) enables individuals with the qualifications required in regard to education, skills, and experience to submit an application for nomination as permanent residents of Ontario. The OINP's Entrepreneur Stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who want to start a new business in Ontario or purchase and expand an existing one. The OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) will assist prospective immigrant businesses in creating and submitting Entrepreneur Stream applications. The initiative's objective is to draw and support 100 new applications. The OINP Enterprise Success Initiative OINP-ESI will be administered for two years by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC). OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative Services offered by the OINP Entrepreneurs Success Initiative (OINP-ESI) include: locate potential locations for new and expanding businesses outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). To increase awareness among entrepreneurs, market the Entrepreneur Stream and business opportunities internationally. Support qualified business owners who want to open a new company or acquire an established company in areas outside of the Greater Toronto Area. based on their businesses, personal interests, and professional experience, match qualified entrepreneurs with business opportunities and communities. help qualified businesses in creating and submitting EOIs of the highest quality to the Entrepreneur Stream. assist EOI registrants who get a call for applications to create and send strong applications to the Entrepreneur Stream. Want to know more details about “Ontario’s Entrepreneur Success Initiative offers successful planning options for business candidates” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers new options for succession planning under the Entrepreneur Success Initiative, as many business owners plan to retire in the next five years. The Entrepreneur Success Initiative is a two-year pilot program designed to assist 100 candidates in applying to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream...
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Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream

Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream
Manitoba invited 583 candidates under the MPNP and held occupation-specific selection in Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream on February 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #169, the MPNP held the first occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in...
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Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec

Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec
Ottawa online survey of Francophone temporary residents outside of Quebec On February 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited French-speaking or bilingual temporary residents outside of Quebec to participate in an online survey to research their application process.  The survey will allow the Government of Canada to collect...
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