Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again extended invitations to apply (ITAs) in its Latest All-Program Express Entry Draw. This draw on December 18 saw a total of 1,325 candidates receiving invitations. Minimum CRS Score and Recent Draws Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 542 to be eligible for...
On December 15th, Quebec released the details of the Arrima draw held on December 7, 2023, wherein Quebec conducted its latest draw for immigration candidates under the Regular Skilled Worker Program. A total of 1187 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff was set at a minimum of 604...
Manitoba, a Canadian province, continues to actively promote immigration with its recent draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the draw held on December 14, a total of 283 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued across three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream The largest share of LAAs, amounting to...
In a significant development, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new Express Entry draw today, issuing invitations to 2,359 profiles to claim provincial nominations. OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream: A Spotlight on Tech Occupations The draw, conducted under the Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP), targeted Express Entry profiles with experience in 15 specific...
As of December 7, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has delivered updates impacting Canada’s international student program, specifically concerning Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. Notably, IRCC has clarified that it will not extend PGWPs further, ending a series of extensions offered during the post-pandemic recovery period. These extensions, introduced in response to COVID-19-induced labor...
In a recent development, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted its second draw for December, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Skills Immigration draw. The preceding draw took place on December 5, 2023. The most recent draw, held on December 12, 2023, extended invitations to 197 individuals, comprising Skilled Workers and...
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) pool, unveiling exciting opportunities for youth from over 30 partner countries. The IEC is a unique work permit program that enables eligible individuals to temporarily reside and work in Canada, fostering international collaboration and enriching the Canadian workforce. Understanding...
Hiring foreign workers in Quebec involves navigating a process that distinguishes certain occupations from the traditional requirements of advertising positions to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The typical route for hiring temporary foreign workers in Canada involves obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs serve as a crucial verification tool for employers, ensuring that...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again extended invitations to potential candidates in its third Express Entry draw. This time, the focus is on professionals with expertise in STEM-related occupations, and 5,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) have been issued. For candidates to be considered, a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 481...
