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Express Entry: 385 PNP candidates receive ITAs

May-27-2020 - Canada has just held a new Express Entry draw, inviting candidates who had previously received a provincial nomination.A total of 385 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to Express Entry candidates in the May 27 invitation round.Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the Express Entry pool are awarded an additional 600 points on top of their original human capital score. This is why the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement was 757 for this draw. Without the... read more

B.C. invites 133 immigration candidates in new PNP draw

May-27-2020 - British Columbia invited 133 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its latest Tech Pilot draw on May 26.Invitations were issued to Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates under the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration categories. The minimum required score for candidates in both categories was 80.The May 26 draw saw the minimum score remain just as low as B.C.’s May 12 Tech Pilot draw. However, the newest draw saw 41... read more

Manitoba issues 99 invitations in latest PNP draw

May-22-2020 - The province of Manitoba invited 99 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence on May 21.The invitations were issued through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams.The invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), were distributed as follows: Skilled Workers in Manitoba: 72 Skilled Workers Overseas: 15 ... read more

Canada launches Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

May-15-2020 - The long-awaited Canadian immigration program will provide a pathway to permanent residence for workers in certain agri-food industries.Applications are now being accepted for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot.The pilot is intended to address the labour needs of Canadian employers in the meat processing, mushroom and greenhouse production, and livestock-raising industries. Temporary visa holders who are already in Canada working in these fields will be able to apply for permanent residence under... read more

CRS drops to 322 in new Alberta PNP draw

May-14-2020 - Express Entry candidates invited in Alberta’s latest draw had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 322.The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) recently released details of the latest provincial nominee program (PNP) draw. A total of 200 invitations, also known as Notifications of Interest (NOIs), were issued to Express Entry candidates on April 29.Recipients of the NOI now have the chance to apply for a provincial nomination. If the AINP approves their application, they will... read more

Ontario PNP invites 703 Express Entry tech candidates

May-13-2020 - The latest OINP Tech Draw had the lowest CRS requirement since the first draw was held in July 2019, and dropped by 46 CRS points since last Tech DrawOntario invited 703 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on May 13.The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had work experience in one of the following six tech sector occupations: Computer and information systems managers NOC 0213 Computer engineers NOC... read more

Canada expedites process for temporary workers to start new jobs

May-12-2020 - A new government policy is allowing temporary foreign workers, who already have a job offer in Canada, to start working while their application is being processed.The government says this will drastically reduce the time it takes for a temporary worker to start a new job from 10 weeks to 10 business days.The temporary change is part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) response to Canada’s labour market needs during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media release. Many... read more

B.C. issues 237 invitations to apply for provincial nomination

May-8-2020 - Express Entry candidates, skilled and semi-skilled workers, as well as international student graduates were invited to apply in the BC PNP’s latest invitation round.A total of 237 immigration candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination from British Columbia on May 7.The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited candidates in the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams.Provincial score requirements varied depending on the subcategory.The two... read more

International students determined to study in Canada despite coronavirus

May-7-2020 - Most aspiring international students in a recent survey say the coronavirus pandemic is not stopping them from pursuing their post-secondary education abroad.That being said, many would still prefer the face-to-face study experience over online learning, according to the survey conducted by international education specialists at IDP Connect, the B2B division of IDP Education.Some 69 per cent of the 6,900 international student applicants surveyed intend to commence their studies as planned. Only... read more

Coronavirus: Alberta still processing immigration applications

May-4-2020 - Applications for immigration to Alberta will continue to be accepted and processed, but the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has introduced new temporary measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic.The AINP will now accept copies for all required documents, including copies of signatures on forms. The authenticity of signatures and other documents may need to be confirmed with a phone call or email.Applicants may be permitted to submit an incomplete application if they meet the... read more