New AAIP Update: The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will implement a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system on September 30, 2024, to streamline its selection process. This update is intended to improve efficiency and better match the immigration process with Alberta’s labour market needs. Under the EOI system, candidates will express their...
In the latest BC PNP draw on August 7, over 144 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued across general and targeted rounds. In the general draw, 59 invitations were extended to candidates who met the minimum score requirements—132 for most streams and 110 for the entry-level and semi-skilled stream. This...
In a recent interview with Reuters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller discussed upcoming “suite of measures” aimed at further reducing the number of non-permanent residents in Canada, including those on study or work permits. Miller indicated that the new measures might involve changes to Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) and stricter...
To apply for a study permit, you will need the following documents: Additionally, you might need: Proof of acceptance Letter of Acceptance Your school must provide you with a letter of acceptance (LOA). Include the original or electronic copy of this letter with your study permit application. Post-secondary Students Your school will be...
The most recent MPNP draw (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program) of 2024, held on August 1, issued 203 permanent residency invitations under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories. Below are the complete details of the MPNP draw announced on August 1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba Occupation-specific selection:Profiles indicating current employment...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) to create a new permanent economic immigration category for workers with experience and training at Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 4 and 5. The department states that this pathway would “support the modernization...
In the latest BC PNP draw on July 30, more than 146 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued in targeted rounds of invitations. British Columbia has been consistently conducting weekly draws without any breaks since we began covering immigration news. However, a new trend has recently emerged: the province...
On July 25, 2024, the latest Quebec Arrima draw issued 1,560 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR) under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The details of this draw were released by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) on August 1, 2024. The draw considered valid Arrima profiles as of...
Ottawa has no plans to broadly give residential status to undocumented migrants working in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says. “As frustrating as that is to hear for people that are in a precarious position of being undocumented in Canada and are contributing to the economy — and perhaps kids that are Canadian...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) exclusively for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this latest draw, 5,000 candidates were invited, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510 required to be eligible. This draw marks the ninth of a...
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