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Waterloo Region immigration report outlines experiences and challenges faced by new arrivals

July 25, 2022 admin canada immigration, canada tech immigration, canadian immigration, cusma, Express Entry, general, GLobal Talent Stream, ict, immigration, ontario tech draw, ontario tech immigration, PNP, PR, tech, Waterloo

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:06 +0000

Every two years, the Waterloo Region conducts a survey of immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers, and their families to gain insight into their experiences settling into the Waterloo region after moving to Canada. The survey provides a snapshot of the contributions newcomers make to the region, as well as the struggles and difficulties that […]

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Several Canadian provinces release new immigration draw results

July 23, 2022 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration, ita, manitoba pnp, mpnp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, sinp

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:04 +0000

This past week, a majority of Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as […]

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Get to know the PNP streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

July 22, 2022 admin aaip, Alberta, alberta advantage immigration program, alberta farm stream, alberta foreign graduate entrepreneur stream, alberta graduate entrepreneur stream, alberta immigrant, alberta immigration, alberta pnp, Express Entry, immigrate to alberta, immigration, PNP, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry. About the AAIP Alberta’s provincial nomination program is called the Alberta Advantage […]

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Express Entry: ITAs up CRS down in new all-program draw

July 20, 2022 admin canadian immigration, cec, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, express entry 2022, fstp, fsw, fswp, immigration, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:11:08 +0000

Canada invited 1,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on July 20. Express Entry is one of the main ways Canada welcomes immigrants. In 2022, Canada is on track to welcome 55,900 immigrants through Express Entry, then by 2024 the target will skyrocket to 111,500. Candidates were invited if they had a Comprehensive […]

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Premiers make recommendations for improvements to immigration

July 20, 2022 admin Canada, credential recognition canada, general, immigration, immigration levels canada, immigration levels plan, International students, IRCC, Ontario, pgwp, PNP, pnps

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Attracting and retaining skilled foreign workers was one of the main topics at a recent Premiers Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. Canada’s unemployment rate stands at a historically low 4.9% and as a result, the country is facing a shortage of labour. The shortage is due in large part to many of Canada’s aging workers […]

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Canada plans to hold targeted Express Entry draws in early 2023

July 19, 2022 admin canada immigration, canada immigration news, canadian immigration, Express Entry, express entry reforms, immigration

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:15 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is planning to start holding Express Entry draws for candidates based on labour market goals in the first quarter of 2023, a spokesperson says. “The Department is planning to consult a wide range of stakeholders to inform new categories in Express Entry, as required by the legislation, and is […]

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Ontario and BC hold new PNP draws

July 16, 2022 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration, ita, oinp, ontario Provincial Nominee Program, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:18 +0000

This past week, Ontario held a large new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw and BC held its weekly PNP invitation round. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not in […]

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Three Canadian cities made the top 10 of the Global Livability Index 2022

July 16, 2022 admin Canada, canada immigration, certificat de selection du quebec, economist intelligence unit, Express Entry, immigration, International student, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:44:00 +0000

Three Canadian cities have made the top ten in the list of the world’s most livable cities in the Global Livability Index 2022. This year Calgary, Alberta tied with Zurich for third place. It outranked Zurich in education and infrastructure but fell short in culture and environment. Vienna claimed the top spot overall and Copenhagen […]

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Canada’s immigration pathways for tech talent

July 15, 2022 admin bc tech immigration, canada immigration, canada tech immigration, canadian immigration, cusma, Express Entry, GLobal Talent Stream, ict, immigration, jobs, ontario tech draw, ontario tech immigration, PNP, PR, Quebec, quebec immigration, tech

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:24 +0000

Canada’s tech sector is booming, and industry growth is expected to continue outpacing the number of skilled tech workers in the Canadian labour force. This growth comes from a mix of startups and large companies, such as Google and Amazon, investing more money and growing their businesses in Canada. This investment is a core piece […]

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Survey: International students choose Canada for its reputation as a safe and inclusive country

July 14, 2022 admin Canada, canada immigration, canadian board of international education, canadian immigration, cbie, cec, Express Entry, express entry 2022, immigration, International students, IRCC, pgwp, PNP, study, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:30 +0000

The Canadian Board of International Education (CBIE) has recently released the results of their 2021 annual international student survey. The survey contains data from over 41,000 students from 67 Canadian educational institutions. International students provided input on their experiences with all aspects of studying in Canada. They answered questions about why they decided to study […]

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