Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

On February 16, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province’s immigration department would be changing its name and adding two new immigration programs. Two days later, Alberta announced its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results from earlier this month. On February 1, Alberta invited 400 Express Entry candidates to apply for the Alberta Express Entry […]

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Express Entry: New record number of PNP candidates invited

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:42:19 +0000

Canada invited 1,082 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on February 16. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off was 710. PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score when they receive their nomination, […]

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Canada increases target to 432,000 immigrants in 2022 under Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:25 +0000

The Canadian government has just announced its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. Canada is increasing its immigration targets yet again. It will look to welcome almost 432,000 new immigrants this year instead of its initial plan to welcome 411,000 newcomers. The announcement came today at approximately 3:35 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Get a Free Canadian Immigration […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Canada increases target to 432,000 immigrants in 2022 under Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:25 +0000

The Canadian government has just announced its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. Canada is increasing its immigration targets yet again. It will look to welcome almost 432,000 new immigrants this year instead of its initial plan to welcome 411,000 this year. Some 60 per cent of these immigrants will arrive under economic class pathways such as […]

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Canada to release Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 today

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:25 +0000

The Canadian government will announce its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 today. The announcement is expected between 3 PM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will continue to update it as more information becomes available. Today’s announcement will be the first Immigration Levels Plan since October 2020. Canada’s […]

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Manitoba PNP invites 273 immigration candidates

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:00:05 +0000

Manitoba released details of a new immigration draw held on February 10. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Here are the number of invitations issued for each program as well as the minimum score cut-off according to the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system: Skilled Workers in Manitoba — […]

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How Canada landed 405,000 new immigrants in 2021

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:11:34 +0000

Canada exceeded its 2021 immigration target by landing 405,303 new permanent residents last year, according to new data obtained from IRCC by CIC News. Canada has only surpassed 400,000 newcomers one other time in its history, in 1913. The following year, the First World War broke out, and immigration levels plummeted. The Immigration Levels Plan […]

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Ontario PNP invites 749 workers in trades, health, and agriculture occupations

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:30:40 +0000

Ontario invited 749 workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 9. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had profiles in its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These candidates may be eligible for one of following streams under the Employer Job Offer category: Foreign Worker or In-Demand Skills. Through the two streams there were […]

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Immigration Canada’s backlog stands at 1.8 million people, but there are signs of improvement

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:41:38 +0000

IRCC’s inventory remains at 1.8 million persons as of February 1, however there are signs of progress among immigration and study permit applications. CIC News received the newest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inventory data via a media request. The backlog includes applications from future citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors. Adding up these categories […]

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British Columbia invites 198 in new PNP draws

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:00:08 +0000

British Columbia invited 198 immigration candidates through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on February 8. The province held two draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. Invitations were issued to those from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate […]

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