Provinces begin inviting candidates to apply for provincial immigration in 2025

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:00:18 +0000

After a relatively quiet beginning to 2025, two provinces have started inviting candidates to apply for nomination. Manitoba and Ontario are among the first to issue invitations to apply for nomination in 2025. Manitoba was the first province to hold draws in 2025, with two held on January 9. It held its third draw of […]

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Canada extends policy to give PNP candidates open work permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:48:17 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the policy to offer open work permits (OWPs) to provincial nominee candidates. Under this temporary public policy, eligible foreign nationals can receive open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years. To be eligible, the foreign national must have a valid profile in an expression of […]

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Re-opening of Northwest Territories Nominee Program postponed

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:52:40 +0000

The government of the Northwest Territories has announced that it will not be re-opening the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) on January 16, 2025, as had been planned. Prior to this announcement, the NTNP had been set to open on January 16 and had planned to accept 100 applications for territorial nomination for Canadian permanent […]

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2024: Provincial Nominee Program year in review

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:00:23 +0000

In 2024, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) underwent significant changes. PNPs are immigration pathways that allow provincial and territorial governments to select candidates that address labour market needs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs In 2024, several provinces introduced updates or launched new streams within their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). This article will break […]

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How to get Canadian permanent residency with a low CRS score

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:00:41 +0000

Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency have several options, even if they have low comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores in Express Entry. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If you have a low CRS score, and don’t qualify for any category-based draws, you’re unlikely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent […]

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Ontario reaches 2024 PNP allocation limit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:00:52 +0000

As of December 23, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has reached its full provincial nomination allocation for 2024. A total of 21,500 nominations were issued across various streams in 2024. The OINP will continue to accept and consider new applications under its 2025 allocation. As of this writing, the official number of provincial […]

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Four provinces invite candidates for provincial immigration in latest draws

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:00:39 +0000

British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week. Provincial immigration results Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Alberta Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws across multiple streams. Overall, over 1,700 candidates were issued invitations to apply, with different minimum scores. British Columbia […]

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Four provinces invite candidates for provincial immigration in latest draws

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:00:39 +0000

British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week. Provincial immigration results Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Alberta Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws across multiple streams. Overall, over 1,700 candidates were issued invitations to apply, with different minimum scores. British Columbia […]

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British Columbia selects more candidates; Manitoba ends open work permit policy for PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:00:44 +0000

British Columbia issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) this week to candidates under two skills immigration pathways under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) also announced they will end their commitment to the policy facilitating open work permits to some MPNP candidates in the coming days. Assess your eligibility for […]

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British Columbia and Alberta issue invitations in new PNP draws

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:00:05 +0000

Two Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) through their respective provincial nominee programs (PNPs). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Candidates were invited based on professional experience, education, and employment-related factors. The PNP was first launched in […]

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