British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) recently held its seventh draw of 2024, inviting 217 Skilled Workers and International Graduates to apply for provincial nomination. Overview of Invitation Categories and Criteria The draw, which took place on February 21, 2024, adds to the 1,643 invitations already issued by British Columbia this year. In this...
Recently, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Canada has surpassed its target for welcoming new permanent residents in 2023. The backlog data indicates that a total of 471,550 individuals were granted permanent residency last year. Exceeding the Immigration Levels Plan Target The number of new permanent residents welcomed in 2023 surpasses the target...
The Government of Canada recently made significant adjustments to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, effective from February 15, 2024. These changes aim to enhance opportunities for international students pursuing higher education in Canada while also addressing evolving needs and challenges. Extended Duration for PGWPs Previously, the duration of PGWPs was tied to the length...
The recent draw conducted by the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) on February 15, 2024, resulted in the issuance of 122 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The draw encompassed two key streams of PEI PNP: Business Work Permit Entrepreneur and Labour & Express Entry stream. The Labour & Express Entry stream received the...
On February 13, 2024, the Government of British Columbia conducted new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). These draws targeted skilled candidates in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. Tech Professionals Invited In the tech draw, British Columbia extended invitations to 77 candidates. These individuals met...
On February 12, 2024, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) disclosed the outcomes of its recent draw, which took place on February 1, 2024. In this draw, a total of 80 prospective immigrants were extended invitations under the Priority Sector – Construction Occupation, with a prerequisite of possessing a job offer letter and achieving a...
In a recent development, Ontario has made a significant decision impacting immigration pathways as it suspended applications to the Entrepreneur Stream, effective December 4, 2023. Concurrently, the province has ceased accepting new expressions of interest, marking a substantial shift in its immigration landscape. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), under the Ontario Immigrant Act, 2015...
The federal government of Canada has exclusively allocated $775.1 million, along with $48.3 million for 2023-2024. This allocated funding was a part of the initiative by the government of Quebec under the Canada-Quebec Accord to support French speakers. Overview of the Funding for Quebec The funding of $775.1 million will be allocated by the Canadian...
Manitoba recently conducted an Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on February 8, 2024, signaling the start of its selection process for skilled workers seeking provincial nomination. Key Details of Manitoba’s Latest Draw The latest draw by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) resulted in invitations being extended to 282 candidates across all three MPNP streams:...
