Ontario and Manitoba issue invitations under Provincial Nominee Programs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:00:19 +0000

Ontario and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]

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Understanding the basics of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:00:33 +0000

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) exist in nearly all Canadian provinces and territories (excluding Quebec and Nunavut) as a tool for each individual region to nominate immigration candidates who are interested in settling in a particular area within Canada. Designed to disperse the benefits of immigration throughout Canada—especially because Canadian immigration has historically been disproportionate to […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan issue invitations under Provincial Nominee Programs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:00:26 +0000

British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most Canadian provinces and […]

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IRCC expanding Economic Mobility Pilot Program to include 2000 skilled refugees

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will be providing funding through the Economic Mobility Pilot Program (EMPP) to several partner organizations. Over the next few years, the program will admit 2,000 skilled refugees to Canada to help with shortages in specific, high demand sectors. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made the announcement […]

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IRCC confirms IT glitch affecting Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:00:36 +0000

In an email to CIC News, an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) spokesperson has confirmed that there have been IT issues in the Express Entry system following the implementation of National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021. This includes Express Entry candidates who are in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). While IRCC says the department is […]

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British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:00:07 +0000

British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous […]

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Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:58:54 +0000

The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023. This target is precisely the same as the immigration plan for 2022. Most new admissions to Quebec in 2023 will come through the province’s economic immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker […]

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Immigrating to Canada from Turkey

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:40:00 +0000

Deciding to leave your home country and immigrate to another is a life-altering decision. If you chose Canada as your new home, there are several immigration pathways to choose from. Canada is always seeking the best and brightest talent from around the globe, with a particular emphasis on skilled workers. It follows that Express Entry […]

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Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:00:48 +0000

Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations. The list ranks global cities with populations of over one million people. The […]

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IRCC to implement internal changes based on the Gender Based Analysis Plus audit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:06 +0000

CIC News has obtained an internal memorandum from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) containing recommendations based on the most recent Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA) audit, released by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The audit determines if government departments are using GBA when implementing policies and programs. This year’s audit also sought […]

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