Manitoba’s Latest EOI Draw Invites 589 Candidates

Manitoba held the month’s first Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on June 1, 2023, issuing 589 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The draw considered 214 applicants having active Express Entry profiles. Skilled Workers in Manitoba The occupation-specific selection of candidates having current employment in Manitoba targeted 262 skilled workers having the lowest ranking score […]

Canada’s Provincial Immigration Draws Issued 11,967 ITAs in May 2023

Six Canadian provinces issued 11,967 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through 17 PNP draws in May 2023. Ontario topped the number of Invitations to Apply by inviting 6,890 candidates in May 2023. Besides Ontario, five Canadian provinces, including British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, conducted PNP draws. These are highlights of the May […]

British Columbia Invites 196 Candidates through its recent PNP Draw

The new Skills Immigration draw of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Draw (BC PNP) invited 196 candidates. British Columbia conducted the fifth Skills Immigration Draw of its Provincial Nominee Program on May 30, 2023. The BC PNP draws targeted skilled workers and international graduates, including Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option. The BC PNP draw […]

BREAKING: Canada Launches New Selection Categories for Express Entry Draws

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the introduction of new selection categories for Express Entry candidates. The announcement by Mr. Sean Fraser, Canada’s immigration minister, signals the beginning of category-based Express Entry selection draws. The new category-based Express Entry draws will target Francophone candidates with work experience in these sectors: Healthcare STEM (Science, Tech, […]

Quebec Aims to Revamp Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) Through Several New Measures

Quebec announced a string of restructuring measures to overhaul its economic immigration programs, including the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) Quebec has autonomy over its immigration programs. The recent announcement to revamp its economic immigration programs will also impact the popular pathway of the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program. Here are key takeaways of the new […]

Canada Emerges as the Most Sought-after Study Destination for International Students

The opportunity to get Canadian work experience after finishing study programs is the most compelling reason for Canada’s top global position as a student destination. IDP Education’s recent Emerging Futures study highlighted that Canada is the number one choice of international students. Canada surged ahead of the United Kingdom, Australia, and the US to achieve […]

Saskatchewan Conducts Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw Inviting 1,044 Candidates

Saskatchewan issued 1,044 invitations through In-demand Occupations and Express Entry streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on May 18. The latest Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) draw processed 260 invitations under In-demand Occupations and 784 ITAs under the Express Entry stream. The minimum CRS cut-offs for both draws were 67 points. The SINP […]

Canada Boosts Family Reunification with New Measures

New Family Class Immigration measures by IRCC will help families immigrate to Canada in 30 days. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced several measures on May 26 to strengthen family unification, including speedy processing of Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) applications for spouses. Canada supports newcomers to settle and prosper in society. Reuniting families is […]

IRCC Recognizes Four New English Language Tests for Student Direct Stream Applications

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved four new English language test results for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. Beginning August 10, 2023, Canada will be accepting English language test results of four tests. These tests are helpful in proving the candidate’s English language skills for reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  Following are the minimum […]

British Columbia Conducts a New Draw BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw Inviting 145 Candidates

British Columbia held the month’s fourth skills immigration on May 23, 2023, to issue 145 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducts weekly draws to invite eligible candidates to meet its provincial immigration objectives. The latest BC PNP draws targeted candidates under different categories as follows. BC PNP Targeted Tech […]