During their most recent rounds of provincial nominee programs (PNPs), Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates who have been selected through the most recent rounds of PNPs. A provincial nomination program (PNP) is one of the most important steps in the process of gaining permanent residence in Canada. All...
This week, Manitoba and Ontario issued Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) invitations to candidates. Despite the fact that a provincial nomination is not equivalent to permanent residence, it is the first step towards obtaining permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, most Canadian provinces and territories run...
Last week, candidates have been invited to apply through provincial immigration programs in British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island. Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) have their own provincial nomination programs. Through these programs, interested candidates can apply for provincial nominations. Immigration programs in Quebec are administered by the province, which...
On November 16, the Canadian province of British Columbia changed its points system to revise point allocations for applicants. As a result, the points system (which is used to determine applicants’ eligibility for permanent residence under Express Entry-managed programs) has changed in the following ways: National Occupation Class (NOC) skill levels have been removed. The...
In the last week of October, two Canadian provinces Ontario and Prince Edward Island released invitations to candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)is a popular pathway for skilled professionals to immigrate to Canada and get permanent resident status. There are more than 80 provincial immigration streams that are aimed to attract...
The Canadian province of British Columbia will be suspending PNP draws between October 12 and November 16, 2022. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announce updating its National Occupation Classification (NOC) system. It will be the first major NOC update since 2016, numerous Provincial Nominee Programs across Canada will require to make a few changes...
Canada’s immigration ministers agreed to work on a multi-year PNP levels plan. Even though Canada sets its goals for permanent residents over a three-year period, PNP allocations are made every year. The ministers agreed that PNP allocation goals would also be set for the next three years. The ministers decided on the PNP plan for...
Canada has the most ambitious immigration targets for any developed country in the world. One way Canada intends to achieve this target is by attracting foreign students and retaining a large number of international graduates through programs designed specifically for foreign students. For skilled workers, there is the Post Graduation Work Permit, Express Entry, and...
What’s worse than not receiving an ITA in the 27,000-ITA EE draw in February 2021 or being ineligible for the six new PR streams for essential workers and international graduates? It’s being eligible but not being able to apply due to incomplete documentation, expired language results, or lack of settlement funds. Canada needs more and...
