Here’s the rephrased text: The latest BC PNP draw on August 27 issued approximately 158 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) across targeted invitation rounds. A total of 69 invitations were extended in a targeted draw for 35 tech occupations under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including their Express…
On August 16, New Brunswick announced that it would cease issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under its Provincial Nominee Program’s (PNP) Express Entry category. The province stated that it has already reached its full allocation of ITAs for this stream. However, New Brunswick has not disclosed its allocation numbers for 2024. The province…
Alberta has temporarily suspended the work experience requirements for certain applicants under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). This temporary measure, which affects the Alberta Opportunity and Tourism and Hospitality Streams, aims to help workers impacted by the wildfires quickly find new employment. The Government of Alberta announced that the AAIP will accept…
On August 22, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Express Entry draw extended 1,287 invitations for provincial nomination through the Skilled Trades Stream. This round of invitations targeted all Express Entry profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 400 and 435 and experience in one of the 46 specified skilled…
Starting September 3rd, Quebec will suspend the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in Montréal for job offers with hourly wages below $27.47 CAD, the median hourly wage in the province. This measure, approved by the Canadian federal government, is expected to last for six months. Quebec Premier François Legault and Immigration…
In the latest BC PNP draw held on August 20, 156 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued across both general and targeted rounds. A total of 83 invitations were sent out in the general draw to candidates who met the minimum score requirement of 130 for the Skilled Worker and…
On August 13, two new OINP draws issued a total of 1,378 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Both rounds, announced by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), targeted candidates in the Foreign Worker stream, focusing on 40 healthcare and 104 priority occupations. Here are the details of the Ontario-OINP draws: Invitations…
In the latest BC PNP draw on August 13, over 134 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued in targeted rounds. A total of 45 invitations were extended in a targeted draw for 35 tech occupations, with profiles meeting the minimum score requirement of 120 under the Skilled Worker and International…
One of Canada’s biggest challenges in the job market is in the trades industry. A recent study by Statistics Canada (StatsCan) shows that the national job market is under pressure due to many baby boomers (born between 1955 and 1965) retiring. As a result, Canada’s workforce participation rate has dropped to its lowest…
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…
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