Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider other provincial pathways

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:58:31 +0000

Temporary residents currently living in the province of Quebec may wish to consider Canadian provincial pathways to permanent residence, given the recent pause in the Regular Skilled Worker Program and PEQ–Diplome streams. In addition to federal immigration options, these individuals may also benefit from considering Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) from other provinces and territories in […]

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Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, British Columbia nominates more PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:39 +0000

On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) formally closed its entrepreneur immigration stream following a pause in application intake since December of 2023. In addition, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held candidate selections for entrepreneurs and skilled workers looking to immigrate to the province, on November 5 and 6 respectively. Assess […]

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British Columbia, Manitoba, PEI, and Quebec issue invitations to apply

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0000

Four provinces have recently issued invitations to apply under provincial-led programs that can lead to Canadian permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia On October 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued about 125 invitations for category-based draws under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate Streams: All draws were […]

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British Columbia and Ontario issue more provincial nominations for skilled workers

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:00:18 +0000

British Columbia and Ontario have issued more nominations to immigration candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited in two separate draws for their professional experience within in-demand sectors of the Canadian economy or a mixture of their skilled work experience and language abilities in English and French. Note: Each PNP uses its […]

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Ontario and British Columbia nominate PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:24 +0000

This week both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held provincial selections for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were chosen for their professional experience, employment and language abilities. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration results (August 31st-September 6th) Ontario On September […]

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Permanent Residence in Canada is not guaranteed for international students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0000

This year has seen a variety of changes that have significantly altered the landscape of studying in Canada as a foreign student. These changes help highlight a fact about immigrating to Canada as an international student/graduate: permanent residence (PR) is not guaranteed. While Canada offers multiple pathways to work and even permanently settle in the […]

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How an ECA can help you immigrate to Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Many newcomers who want to immigrate to Canada will require some proof of their education level, and what equivalent it holds within the Canadian education system, to prove their eligibility. This is where an education credential assessment (ECA) serves a critical function for newcomers, helping to contextualize a candidate’s educational achievements for the Canadian immigration […]

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British Columbia, Alberta and PEI issue provincial nominations this week

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:00:07 +0000

British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates in several in-demand occupations, through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Alberta PNP—formally the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) are two of the biggest PNPs in Canada. These programs offer immigration streams […]

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Express Entry: Canada invites 924 PNP candidates to apply for immigration

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:14:07 +0000

Canada invited 924 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 16. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. To be invited, candidates needed to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 754. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates […]

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Express Entry: Canada invites 1,047 in new PNP draw

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:00:30 +0000

Canada invited 1,047 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on March 2. 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 761. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score […]

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