Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. This draw specifically targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, with 1,121 invitations issued. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 694. This latest draw is the fourth of the…
Today, the Government of Canada revealed that it will cease processing LMIAs for the Low-Wage Stream in metropolitan areas where the unemployment rate is 6% or above. In addition, the Canadian government introduced several major changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. These changes are designed to reduce dependency on foreign workers…
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…
The temporary public policy aimed at providing permanent residency to out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been extended. The policy will now remain in effect until December 31, 2024, or until it reaches the maximum of 1,000 applications, whichever comes first. Initially launched on January 2, 2020, this program…
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…
Canada’s spousal sponsorship program is an important route for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with loved ones from other countries by granting them permanent residency (PR). Whether you intend to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, it’s crucial to understand the details of the process. It’s important to note…
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…
Following a prolonged period of heightened scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have expressed their concerns about employer abuses within the system. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault, speaking on behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)…
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