IRCC outlines new guiding principles for the PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:18 +0000

CIC News has obtained an Access to Information Request (ATIP) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) outlining new guiding principles for how the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) distributes allocations to the provinces. Provinces have a limit on the number of candidates they can invite through the PNP. Each year, the federal government allocates a […]

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Express Entry: Does my work experience impact my CRS score?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:26 +0000

As a Canadian immigration applicant through one of the three programs contained within the Express Entry system, it is important to know what does and does not impact your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The National Occupation Classification 2021 (NOC 2021) code that corresponds with a candidate’s work experience will not impact their CRS score […]

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British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba invite candidates in latest PNP results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:53 +0000

Three of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates are invited to apply under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) when provincial governments believe that they will integrate into the economy easily and support the local labour force by filling urgent gaps in in-demand sectors. The provinces select candidates either from the federal […]

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Low unemployment and high participation rate indicate persistent job vacancies in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:45:12 +0000

Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals signs of healthy employment, as the country’s economy continues to normalise after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest report covering September of 2023, Canada’s unemployment rate—the number of unemployed individuals in the country over the age of 15, divided by the country’s total labour force (population aged 15 […]

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Low unemployment and high participation rate indicate persistent job vacancies in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:45:12 +0000

Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals signs of healthy employment, as the country’s economy continues to normalise after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest report covering September of 2023, Canada’s unemployment rate—the number of unemployed individuals in the country over the age of 15, divided by the country’s total labour force (population aged 15 […]

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IRCC invites 3,725 candidates in the latest all-program Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:37:09 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. IRCC invited 3,725 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This draw follows three consecutive draws in the week of September 25. […]

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Nova Scotia set to expand immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in healthcare professions

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:47 +0000

First announced in late September, certain foreign nationals will soon be able to immigrate to Nova Scotia through the expansion of one stream within the local Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This move will make immigration to Nova Scotia a possibility for international students who want to become paramedics and pharmacy technicians. Discover if You Are […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest provincial immigration results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:20 +0000

Six of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates in the newest provincial immigration results. All Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select economic immigration candidates. Provinces can nominate candidates based on provincial economic priorities because immigration is a shared responsibility between provincial and federal governments. Quebec’s agreement with […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest provincial immigration results.

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:20 +0000

Six of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates in the newest provincial immigration results. All Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select economic immigration candidates. Provinces can nominate candidates based on provincial economic priorities because immigration is a shared responsibility between provincial and federal governments. Quebec’s agreement with […]

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British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and PEI hold provincial nominations this week

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:21 +0000

This week, four provinces in Canada announced immigration draws through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These were: British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island. Provincial immigration results: September 16-22nd *Note that specific terms around immigration invitations and eligibility scores can change from province to province. For simplicity, all immigration invitations to apply will […]

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