The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is the most significant pathway in Canada’s immigration landscape, according to the latest study conducted by Statistics Canada. This pathway was introduced in all provinces except Quebec and the Yukon which specifically targeted to scatter economic immigrants across Canada. Each province and territory manage and operate its own provincial program....
In 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made noteworthy changes to its Express Entry system by introducing category-based selection draws for specific occupations. This shift aims to address labor shortages in crucial sectors and promote French language proficiency outside of Quebec. The new approach offers a more targeted and inclusive way for candidates to...
In a recent development, Canada conducted its third draw of the year targeting candidates with French language proficiency in the Express Entry system. On August 2nd, 2023, a total of 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 435. This score requirement was 60 points...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada conducted another successful round of Express Entry round invitations. This exciting all-program Express Entry draw invited 2000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 517. This all-program express entry draw holds a significant place as it is the first Express Entry draw for the month of August 2023. Since, the...
In a landmark development, the Canadian government announced, Ukrainians living in Canada will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residence, starting in October. This significant immigration policy change is expected to have far-reaching implications for both Ukrainian nationals residing in Canada and Canadian society as a whole. Shortly put, Canada’s new immigration policy is...
On July 7, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada conducted its first-ever category-based Express Entry draw for the French-Language Proficiency category. This draw was officially labeled Express Entry Draw #256 and invited a total of 2,300 candidates qualifying the specific criteria for this unique category. The First French-Language Proficiency Category Draw On July 7, 2023, the...
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...
Canada’s federal government has recently announced its new Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028, with an emphasis on boosting Francophone immigration to Canada. The new action plan aims at allocating $1.4 billion over the next five years to promote official languages. This latest investment makes it the largest ever fund provided by the Canadian government...
In the recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island have issued nominations to eligible applicants. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a Canadian immigration pathway that permits provinces and territories to nominate people for permanent residency based on the economic requirements of the particular province. British...
