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...
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Sean Fraser, has announced a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced people. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), which was designed to help employers hire skilled refugees and other displaced...
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool are anxiously waiting for their invitations to apply for permanent residency. The last-all program draws took place almost two months ago, leaving Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders in the CEC program concerned as their permits approach expiration. Express Entry draws have been program-specific, targeting...
Canada is experiencing explosive population growth leading to soaring rent prices in major cities. This condition has forced many Canadians to leave these urban centres and look for more affordable housing options in other communities. In light of these developments, there is a belief that immigration may compromise the Canadian housing market by creating a...
