British Columbia (BC) continues to attract skilled workers and international graduates through its Provincial Nominee Program. In June 2023, BC conducted its fourth Skills Immigration draw, extending a warm invitation to 185 candidates. The draw was divided into several categories, with each category targeting specific occupations and skills. Let’s delve into the details of this...
In a significant development, the latest Canadian Express Entry draw 252, took place on June 28, 2023. This draw witnessed an exceptional event, as 500 healthcare candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada. The category-specific approach of this draw makes it a noteworthy Express Entry draw. Let’s explore the details of this...
According to a recent update from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the fifteenth Express Entry draw of 2023 has just been held. The issuance of 4,300 invites in an all-program draw by IRCC serves as another affirmation of its dedication to luring qualified individuals who are in line with the country’s economic objectives. To...
Canada has recently passed a groundbreaking law aimed at upholding the significance of the French language within the country. This legislation prioritizes the immigration of Francophone individuals and minorities residing outside Quebec, marking a significant milestone in Canadian language policy. This reform is known as Bill C-13 which introduces provisions into the Official Languages Act...
Recently, The Bank of Canada implemented its highest rate of interest of 4.75%.This 25 basis points rise from the previous increase in January has surprised many, as BoC Governor Tiff Macklem had previously indicated an intention to avoid further hikes. The rate of interest escalated by 3.25% since July 2022.This unexpected rate hike comes in...
In its continuous efforts to attract skilled foreign workers, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) recently conducted consecutive draws under the Employer Job Offer’s Foreign Worker and In-demand Skills Stream. On June 20, 2023, the latest draw in Ontario witnessed the extension of invitations to a total of 1,000 candidates from the pool. Let’s delve...
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) recently held a Skills Immigration draw on June 20, 2023, inviting eligible candidates from the BC PNP pool to apply for immigration. This draw, which marked the third Skills Immigration draw of the month, issued a total of 149 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). Let’s take a closer...
In May 2023, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) conducted its latest Express Entry draw, issuing a total of 93 invitations to candidates through New Brunswick’s Express Entry stream. The breakdown of invitations is as follows: To find eligible candidates, the NBPNP regularly searches the Express Entry pool managed by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship...
According to the recent data released by IRCC’s Client Services Centre (CSC), it is notable that IRCC is struggling with a noteworthy surge in the rate of inquiries over the past five years. In the 2021/2022 fiscal year, IRCC received over 8 million inquiries. Also, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat disclosed that the IRCC...
