Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to 964 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 686. This draw marks the eighth of a particularly active month for Express Entry. The draws...
British Columbia’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills has introduced new measures to strengthen the integrity of the province’s international student program. Key updates include: Introduction of Education Quality Assurance (EQA) Code of Practice The EQA aims to improve standards for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in B.C. It has three main objectives:...
The new minimum wage in four Canadian provinces, including Ontario, will be implemented on October 1, 2024. All employees will receive the same pay regardless of age or hours worked. However, some provinces may have laws governing minimum wages for students under 18 or special scenarios. The summary of the new minimum wages...
Immigration to a new country can be exciting but financially demanding, with expenses including application fees, living costs, travel, and application fees. Quick cash raising is crucial for successful immigration. For Hungary-based gamblers seeking bonuses, online casinos can be a valuable source of income. Ways to earn Freelancing is a quick and flexible...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) selects Canadian sponsors for their older loved ones through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The selection process is based on a lottery system, with the department sending out invitation to apply (ITA) letters to potential sponsors. For the 2024 intake, IRCC sent out 35,700 ITA letters,...
In an Express Entry draw under the Human Capital Priorities stream, OINP has issued 209 invitations for provincial nomination to candidates with at least six months of experience as family physicians and general practitioners. The candidates’ Express Entry profiles indicate that they intend to settle in Ontario. Information about 25 July 2024 OINP...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Ontario’s official provincial nominee program (PNP), has updated its requirements to align with the federal Express Entry targeted draws. Watch this in-depth video covering the latest updates to the Ontario-OINP draw. Key Changes to OINP Express Entry Streams The OINP has modified the eligibility criteria for the...
Canada’s Express Entry system is a significant source of hope for skilled immigrants seeking a new life in Canada. However, the waiting period between submitting an Express Entry profile and receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) can be stressful and uncertain. To improve their chances of success and prepare for a smooth transition,...
Canada’s immigration backlog has increased to 2,292,400 applications, up from 2,220,000 in the previous month. As of June 30, 2024, 936,600 applications were in the backlog, this is a rise of 6.62% when compared to the data as of May 31,2024.The system is also grappling with a significant backlog of temporary residency applications,...
The latest BC PNP draw on July 23 issued more than 108 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) across general and targeted rounds of invitations. B.C. has been consistently conducting these weekly draws without breaks since we entered the immigration news arena. However, a new trend has emerged: B.C. has started...
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