On November 28th, British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program held both a general and targeted draw. There were 253 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued for general candidates, and at least 75 ITAs for targeted professions. With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, all provinces have their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), which are economic immigration pathways...
Québec is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants in the province ahead of the release of its next immigration plan. In its new immigration program, Quebec plans to target “graduates from francophone CEGEP colleges and universities as well as temporary workers who have lived...
On November 7, the Canadian province of Nova Scotia launched its latest francophone immigration action plan to guide the province’s French-speaking population growth. In collaboration with the Nova Scotia Ministry of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI) and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, the plan was developed by the Federation Acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse, the Council of...
On November 16, the Canadian province of British Columbia changed its points system to revise point allocations for applicants. As a result, the points system (which is used to determine applicants’ eligibility for permanent residence under Express Entry-managed programs) has changed in the following ways: National Occupation Class (NOC) skill levels have been removed. The...
On October 12, IRCC presented digital modernization slides to immigration representatives and the Canadian Bar Association’s immigration law section in a meeting to offer a summary of modernizing Canada’s immigration process. Reasons Why Canada has Prioritized Improving Its Immigration Systems The Canadian government recognizes that modifying Canada’s immigration application management systems is crucial to the...
A recent change to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system will impact how your work experience will be listed in your Express Entry profile, as well as the eligibility for some permanent residence applications (PR). The latest changes to the eligibility criteria can definitely make the application process for Canadian immigration confusing and stressful. NOC...
Canada’s Express Entry system is going to experience some major changes in 2023. The pathway is used to welcome international skilled workers to Canada by offering permanent resident status. Specifically, Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing skilled worker applications from three different programs – the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker...
On November 16, Canada transitioned to the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) system for immigration work permit programs. It concludes that all the applicants will be required to enter a different NOC code to classify their occupation. Applicants who applied before November 16 need not stress as their applications will be reviewed under the previous...
Statistics Canada recently released the Labour Force Survey data for October 2022. Unemployment has recovered from increases between May and September but remains at 5.2% in September. Manufacturing, construction, accommodation, and food services gained the most jobs, while wholesale and retail trade, as well as natural resources, decreased. Most of the new jobs were in...
