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Understanding the basics of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs

December 18, 2022 admin canada immigration, canadian immigration, Express Entry, immigration, ita, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program

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

December 17, 2022 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, general, immigration, ita, mpnp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, skilled trades

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

December 15, 2022 admin aip, Canada, canada immigration, empp, immigration, immigration levels plan, PNP, rural and northern immigration pilot, sean fraser

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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Canada to target occupations in Express Entry draws starting in 2023

December 14, 2022 admin Express Entry, immigration, IRCC, jobs, labour market, national occupational classification, noc, noc 2021, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:40 +0000

Starting in 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score. The expected changes to Express Entry were made possible by Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent, or passed in both houses of parliament, on […]

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Express Entry changing to targeted draws in Q1 2023

December 14, 2022 admin Express Entry, immigration, IRCC, jobs, labour market, national occupational classification, noc, noc 2021, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:40 +0000

Starting in 2023, IRCC will use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score. The expected changes to Express Entry were made possible by Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent, or passed in both houses of parliament, on June 23. Under the Bill, […]

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What is the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program?

December 12, 2022 admin entrepreneur and farm category, immigration, international graduate entrepreneur category, long haul truck driver project, occupation in-demand saskatchewan, PNP, saskatchewan experience category, saskatchewan express entry, saskatchewan international skilled worker, saskatchewan provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:11 +0000

Saskatchewan signed a Provincial Nominee Program agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 1998. The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), officially the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), was created to address provincial economic and labour market needs through immigration. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s Prairie […]

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

December 10, 2022 admin arrima, bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration, ita, mpnp, pei pnp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, Quebec, skilled trades

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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Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 2.2 million

December 9, 2022 admin Express Entry, family, immigration, IRCC, pgp, pgwp, PNP, PR, spousal sponsorship, study permits, tfwp, tr, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:26 +0000

New data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that Canada’s immigration backlog has dropped to just over 2.2 million. In an email to CIC News, IRCC provided updated data, which is current as of December 2. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since July 2021: November 3, […]

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What is the history of the Provincial Nominee Program?

December 8, 2022 admin base provincial nomination, enhanced provincial nomination, Express Entry, immigration, immigrations levels plan, PNP, provincial nomination program, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:01 +0000

Prior to the launch of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the majority of Canada’s immigrants settled in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. In the early 1990’s, the Prairie provinces (such as Manitoba and Saskatchewan) and Atlantic provinces (such as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) were concerned about the low amount of immigration to their regions. […]

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Immigrating to Canada from Turkey

December 7, 2022 admin canada immigration, canada immigration levels, CRS, Express Entry, fswp, immigration, IRCC, PNP, provincial nomination, turkish in canada

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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