This week, the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba invited candidates to apply through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Several Canadian provinces and territories operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Through these programs, candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can help you gain permanent residency. Unlike Canada’s immigration...
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Reasons Why Hundreds of Newcomers are Moving to Northeastern Ontario
A growing number of newcomers choose to settle in Northeastern Ontario instead of large cities like Toronto or Montreal. Northeastern Ontario offers newcomers the opportunity to build the life they’ve always dreamed of. With affordable living, job opportunities, and many amenities, newcomers are able to build a successful life quickly. Northeastern Ontario has everything you...
Strong Hiring Boosts Payroll Employment in Canada
This is a good indication that the hiring climate in Canada has improved in November 2022, as payroll employment (the number of employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer) has increased in 10 out of 15 sectors—a good indication that the Canadian economy is returning to its pre-COVID level of growth. This resulted in...
Families of Temporary Foreign Workers Now Eligible for Canadian Work Permits
Work permits will be available to family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) starting today. The temporary foreign worker program (TFWP), as well as the International Mobility Program (IMP), will temporarily extend work permits to family members of principal applicants. Work permits are now available to those who meet the following criteria: A spouse,...
Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba Issued Provincial Nomination Invitations
The provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have released invitations to apply for their provincial nominee programs (PNPs). With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, most Canadian provinces and territories have their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates can apply for a provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination has many advantages in regard...
Alberta Express Entry Adds Family Members to Eligibility Criteria
As of January 18th, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which serves as Alberta’s Provincial Nomination Program, added the requirement that candidates have relatives in the province as one of their criteria for selecting candidates for the Alberta Express Entry stream (managed under the AAIP). As a result of this, candidates in the federal Express...
Canada Meets Its 2022 Francophone Immigration Target With High Numbers of Immigrants
There has been a significant increase in Canadians who report that French is their first official language, but there has also been a decrease in the number of Canadians who speak French from the year 2016 (22.2%) to the year 2022 (21.4). According to the “Meeting our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy” published by IRCC in...
Provincial Immigration Invitations are Issued by British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island
The provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply through provincial immigration programs this week. The Alberta and Quebec draw occurred last month. All Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) have their own Provincial Nominee Programs. Through these programs, interested candidates can apply for provincial nomination....
Express Entry Draws Considering Occupations and Other Factors
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held consultations with the public and stakeholders in order to adapt Express Entry to better match Canada’s economic needs and labour shortages by adapting the application management system. In order to accomplish this goal, the department plans to create Express Entry categories that target key attributes...