How IRCC determines if a PNP candidate can economically establish in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:48 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing instructions to provide guidance about how they assess a principal applicant’s ability to become economically established under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP is main pathway for economic class immigrants in Canada. Each year, IRCC releases an Immigration Levels Plan, in which permanent residence […]

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IRCC holds first Express Entry draw of April

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:17:31 +0000

IRCC has held another Express Entry draw. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 486. In an all-program draw, candidates are considered from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) the Federal Skilled Worker […]

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What are language test requirements for Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada’s other various skilled worker streams. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Completing a language test is necessary to demonstrate that […]

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Ontario plans to double its skilled immigration intake

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:38 +0000

Ontario is investing $25 million more over the next three years, on top of the $15 million over three years that was announced in Budget 2022, to double Ontario’s skilled immigrant intake. The investment will work to address labour shortages and promote economic growth in the province. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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Report: Immigrants who studied in Canada earned more

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:00:55 +0000

Statistics Canada released a study in 2022 which examined the relationship between pre-immigration study in Canada and post immigration earnings. Discover your options to study in Canada One of the main findings of the study was that during the first two years after immigration, economic principal applicants with Canadian study experience earned considerably more than […]

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Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Alberta issue invitations through provincial immigration programs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:07:27 +0000

Five provinces have issued invitations in the most recent round of draws through provincial immigration programs. Most provinces invite candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs allow provincial governments to select economic immigration candidates who are the most likely to integrate easily into the provincial economy and contribute to the labour force. These provinces […]

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IRCC: It is legitimate for temporary residents to intend to apply for immigration

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:22:28 +0000

Dual intent is present when a foreign national has applied, or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada but has also applied to enter Canada for a temporary period of time as a visitor, student or worker. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration On April 5th, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated […]

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How those with an expiring PGWP can apply for an Open Work Permit

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:00:35 +0000

Starting April 6, 2023, some current and former Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders may be eligible for an 18-month Open Work Permit. More information can be found on IRCC’s website. The application window will be open until December 31, 2023. The benefit of obtaining this Open Work Permit is eligible individuals will be able to […]

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IRCC: Over half of Express Entry invitations went to PNP candidates in 2022

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:52 +0000

Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 19,160 invitations to apply (ITAs) went to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2022. The total number of ITAs issued was 37,315 meaning 51% of ITAs in 2022 went to PNP candidates. Receiving an ITA means IRCC is considering the candidate as a […]

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British Columbia and Prince Edward Island issue invitations in latest PNP draws

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:00:53 +0000

British Columbia and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal government and the provinces and both forms of government see the PNP as an efficient method for selecting the candidates who will fulfill the immigration minister’s mandate […]

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