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Express Entry: 761 PNP Candidates Receive ITAs

Express Entry: 761 PNP Candidates Receive ITAs

Canada is closing out the month of September by inviting 761 PNP Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency. Just this September 29, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates who have registered profiles in the federal Express Entry system.  In order to qualify […]

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Manitoba MPNP Issues 650 Invitations

Manitoba MPNP Issues 650 Invitations

On September 23, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 650 invitations to immigration candidates who qualified for provincial nomination.  Various candidates from different categories were considered for provincial nomination. Upon receiving their invitation, candidates must apply to be nominated by the MPNP. Once candidates have successfully obtained their nomination, they may apply for Canadian

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Ontario OINP Invites 72 In-Demand Workers

Ontario OINP Invites 72 In-Demand Workers

Recently, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 72 invitations to immigration candidates hoping to apply for a provincial nomination.  Under their new intake system, the OINP held the third In-Demand Skills stream draw last September 22. Through the new intake system, candidates who wish to apply for a provincial nomination from Ontario can register

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PEI: Prince Edward Island Holds Monthly PNP Draw

PEI: Prince Edward Island Holds Monthly PNP Draw

On September 16, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held their regular monthly draw, inviting 143 candidates for provincial nomination. According to the PEI PNP, the majority of the invitations, 129 to be exact, went to candidates in the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories. The remaining nine candidates were invited through

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Express Entry: 761 PNP Candidates Receive ITAs

Express Entry: Back-to-Back CEC and PNP Draws

Recently, Canada held back-to-back Express Entry draws inviting 2,521 candidates from the CEC and PNP categories respectively.  Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)  On September 14, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw of the month, targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This was a bit unusual, as the IRCC

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As we enter into our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to experience its consequences. Even as Canada experienced a successful 2021, the ongoing pandemic still affects the country’s plans and goals for immigration. Travel restrictions and a major backlog of immigration applications are among the repercussions the country continues to deal with at present. Despite these setbacks, however, Canada continues to maintain its focus on immigration, especially as a way to strengthen the country’s economic recovery. Solutions such as focusing on immigration candidates already residing in the country were among the major contributions to the success of the 2021 immigration year. These innovations and more will likely come into play as the country faces another year in the pandemic. Here’s what to 2022 holds for Canadian Immigration: Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 and 2023-2025 Canada will very likely get two immigration levels plan announcements in 2022. The plans will outline Canada’s targets for new permanent resident arrivals and what programs the new immigrants will arrive under. Under the current plan, Canada is looking to welcome 411,000 new immigrants in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023, however these figures may be revised when the federal government unveils their new levels plans. Express Entry Given the uniqueness of the 2021 Express Entry year, 2022 might have even more unusual developments in store. Canada may continue to focus on Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program candidates only, or finally address the growing number of foreign skilled worker applications. Backlogs The IRCC is currently experiencing a major backlog of 1.8 million immigration applications. Prime Minister Trudeau has highlighted the importance of improving processing times in his new mandate letter to Immigration Minister Fraser. TEER System to Replace NOC Skill Levels IRCC and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is set to replace the current National Occupation Classification (NOC) system this autumn. Moving forward, Canada plans to utilize the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) system to classify occupations. This new system is set to affect immigration and foreign worker eligibility for some individuals, but IRCC and ESDC is set to provide guidelines regarding the new system. Citizenship applications In his latest mandate letter, PM Trudeau reiterated the government’s commitment towards free Canadian citizenship applications. IRCC has also committed to allowing citizenship candidates, including families, to submit their applications online in light of the current situation. PGP 2022 IRCC has yet to announce the 2022 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), but Canada will continue to admit at least 23,500 immigrants through the PGP this year. Travel rules Travel rules and restrictions continue to adjust in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. How to Apply Canada continues to maintain an open, positive, and multicultural attitude toward immigration. If you’re interested in a post-pandemic future in Canada, and would like to learn more about the various immigration pathways to permanent residency, feel free register for one of our private online discussions. Register to an orientation for free here. Like and follow our Facebook page or join our LinkedIn community to get the latest updates on immigration news.

Canada Employment Rises with 90,000 Jobs Recovered in August

Canada employment is gradually recovering to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent Labour Force Survey.  In the latest study done by Statistics Canada, the country purportedly recovered 90,000 jobs in the month of August alone. These gains, along with the steady rise of Canada’s employment over the past year, have brought the country just 156,000

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AIP: Atlantic Immigration Pilot to be Permanent in 2022

New Brunswick Launches NBPNP Pilot for International Graduates

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) recently launched a new immigration pilot project for international graduates from select colleges in the province. Beginning April 1, 2022, New Brunswick will be inviting international students who have received a degree in one of 19 select occupations from the following colleges:  Atlantic Business College,  Eastern College,  McKenzie

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Express Entry: Back-to-Back CEC and PNP Draws

Express Entry: 635 ITAs Issued to PNP Candidates

To start off September, Canada invited 635 PNP-linked Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency.  On September 1, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent out invitations to apply (ITAs) to successful Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with profiles in the federal Express Entry system.  To be among the 635 candidates for this draw,

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BC PNP Tech Draw Invites 74 Candidates to British Columbia

BC PNP Tech Invites 74 Candidates to British Columbia

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 74 candidates with key occupations in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination.  The recent Tech draw issued invitations for provincial nomination through British Columbia’s newest BC Tech stream. In June of this year, BC PNP’s Tech Pilot program was made permanent, and has

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