In the most recent British PNP draw, on October 17, 2023, approximately 157 candidates were granted an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the provincial nomination for the Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) visa. The BC PNP serves as a crucial Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) within the prominent Canadian province of British Columbia, actively seeking skilled and...
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have recently conducted their latest Express Entry draw, inviting 3,725 candidates to apply. These draws are an essential part of the Canadian immigration process, determining who is eligible to apply for permanent residency in Canada. A Diverse Selection In this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum...
Canada’s Express Entry system has witnessed a transformative shift in 2023, marked by the introduction of category-based draws aimed at prioritizing specific occupational sectors. One of these categories that has gained significant attention is the skilled trades sector. This move is part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s broader strategy to bridge the labor...
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) kicked off October with a new expression of interest (EOI) draw, making a fresh start for prospective immigrants. On October 5, 2023, the PEI PNP conducted its latest draw, inviting 20 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residency exclusively under the Labour & Express Entry stream....
In a significant move towards promoting immigration, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its most recent Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on October 5th, 2023, extending invitations to 542 eligible candidates. This draw signifies Manitoba’s continued commitment to welcoming potential permanent residents to Canada. A Diverse Selection of Candidates The October 5th, 2023 draw...
British Columbia continues its efforts to welcome skilled individuals to its province through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In the latest draw held on October 4, 2023, the province issued a significant number of invitations to candidates interested in pursuing Canadian immigration. The draw encompassed multiple streams, targeting a diverse range of...
In a recent development, the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) extended 33 invitations to eligible candidates, inviting them to apply for permanent residency in Canada. These invitations were issued under the Priority Sector of Agriculture occupations, with candidates needing to meet specific Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score criteria ranging from 300 to 500 points. This...
Last week marked a significant turning point for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as it embarked on a journey of transformation to improve its operations. This endeavor is a direct response to a comprehensive report commissioned earlier this year by Neil Yeates, a former IRCC Deputy Minister. In his report, Yeates identifies key areas...
In a recent development, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have made a significant change to the Express Entry application process. Starting from October 1st, 2023, applicants are no longer required to undergo an upfront medical examination before submitting their application for permanent residence through Express Entry. The Immigrant Medical Exam (IME) Requirement Traditionally, the...
