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...
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continues to pave the way for skilled workers and international graduates seeking permanent residency in the province. In its latest draw held on July 18, 2023, the BC PNP issued a total of 172 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skills Immigration stream. These candidates were selected...
The latest New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) draw, held in July 2023, saw the issuance of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to a total of 121 candidates across all three NBPNP Express Entry streams: NB Employment Connection, NB Student Connection, and NB Occupations in Demand Connection. Let’s delve into the specifics of the most recent...
On July 5, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first Express Entry STEM draw. This draw primarily focused on inviting candidates from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics job backgrounds. These candidates have expertise in these occupations which will further assist in the economic growth of the country. Here in this article, we will...
In a surprising turn of events, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted an all-program draw in the Express Entry system, inviting 700 candidates to apply for permanent residency. The surprise draw required candidates to attain a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511. Today, IRCC is planning to invite 1,500 healthcare workers...
Recently, The Bank of Canada implemented its highest rate of interest of 4.75%.This 25 basis points rise from the previous increase in January has surprised many, as BoC Governor Tiff Macklem had previously indicated an intention to avoid further hikes. The rate of interest escalated by 3.25% since July 2022.This unexpected rate hike comes in...
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...
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) recently held a Skills Immigration draw on June 20, 2023, inviting eligible candidates from the BC PNP pool to apply for immigration. This draw, which marked the third Skills Immigration draw of the month, issued a total of 149 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). Let’s take a closer...
