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...
In a remarkable display of commitment to immigration, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) orchestrated consecutive invitation rounds on December 5, 2023. This latest development in BC PNP’s strategy emphasizes the province’s dedication to inclusivity by extending invitations with relatively low scores. Invitation Details: Who Got Invited? The latest BC PNP draws, conducted...
In a recent development on December 5, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) paved the way for 2,699 individuals to apply for permanent residency through four distinct invitation rounds. Let’s shed light on the occupations and scores that define these draws. 1. OINP Foreign Worker Stream – Skilled Trades Focus (761 Invitations) Under this stream,...
In a compassionate response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has taken significant steps to support those affected. Conducting a special Ukraine draw, the province has issued 117 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) as part of its commitment to align with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s tailored immigration...
Quebec, a province renowned for its unique immigration policies, has recently introduced significant amendments to its immigration regulations, ushering in new policies and pilot programs that will shape the immigration landscape. These changes, effective from November 23, 2023, bear implications for various immigration streams, necessitating a closer look to understand their impact. New Economic Pilot...
