British Columbia, Alberta and PEI nominate candidates in latest PNP results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:25:02 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have recently nominated candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was established in 1998 and exists to help provincial governments select the economic immigration candidates who are the most likely to settle within a nominating province and contribute to the local labour force and economy. Provinces can do this because […]

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

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Five Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply for nomination under the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). Through the PNP, provinces select the economic immigration candidates who are the most likely to integrate successfully into the provincial workforce. Provincial governments find these candidates either by selecting them through the federal Express Entry application pool or accepting […]

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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: 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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How to maintain status in Canada as a CEC candidate with an expiring PGWP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:03 +0000

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool have not been invited to apply for permanent residence since the last-all program draw, nearly two months ago, on January 18. Since then, draws have been program-specific for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), leaving many Post-Graduate […]

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Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:51:59 +0000

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax. The meetings take place twice per year, and last occurred in Saint John, New Brunswick, on July 28. The FMRI is comprised of federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for immigration. The meetings act as a venue […]

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Immigrating to Canada from Turkey

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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Canada’s PNP immigration targets will continue to exceed Express Entry

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:49 +0000

The Immigration Levels Plan announced on November 1 will significantly increase the target of permanent residents arriving in Canada by up to 500,000 per year by 2025. A large part of the overall target increase is the rise in allocations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In 2022 the program invited a total of 83,500 […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from South Africa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:04 +0000

Canada’s high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and stability make it a popular destination for South Africans seeking a new home abroad. Canada is always on the lookout for global talent to make up for a growing labour shortage in several sectors. This is largely due to Canada’s aging population and […]

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