Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking Score in 2022
This July marked the return of the Express Entry system for the federal skilled worker class, as Canada invited skilled immigrants from overseas for the first time since 2020. There….
Month: December 2022
More newcomers are choosing to settle in Atlantic Canada long term
A recent study by Statistics Canada suggests that the high immigrant retention rates in Atlantic Canada can be attributed to the success of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Under AIP,….
Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan issue invitations under provincial nominee programs
British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan this week issued invitations for candidates to apply through their Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). Although provincial enrollment is not the same as permanent residency….
IRCC confirms IT glitch affecting Express Entry candidates
in an email CIC UpdatesAn Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) spokesperson has confirmed that there have been IT issues with the Express Entry system following the implementation of the….
IRCC expanding economic mobility pilot program to include 2000 skilled refugees
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will provide funding through the Economic Mobility Pilot Program (EMPP) to several partner organizations. Over the next few years, the….
Thousands of IRCC applications handed over to inactive immigration officials
According to a recent Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request, nearly 60,000 applications have been put on hold due to mismanagement. ATIP requests (a legal recourse for requesting information….
IRCC to process all-time high 4.8 million applications in 2022
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports overall Shortage Of nearly half one lakh applications since august this year, it is almost double Number of applications processed In the same….
Canada sees rise in average hourly wages as job vacancies remain high
Statistics Canada’s job vacancy report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2022 reflects the trend seen throughout the year. Canada is facing a labor shortage as employers seek to fill….
Adds five new eligible businesses to the Global Talent Stream program
On December 22, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expanded the list of eligible occupations in the Global Talent Stream (GTS). The ESDC is a government department that works to….
2023: Canada Immigration Preview
The most recent census showed that immigrants now make up their largest share of Canada’s total population (23%), a record that was first set over 100 years ago. Entering 2023,….
Exploring Immigration Options to Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is made up of four provinces: Nova Scotia (NS), New Brunswick (NB), Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). According to the most recent Canadian census,….
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial nominations
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island this week issued invitations for candidates to apply through their Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). Although provincial enrollment is not the same as….
Four Common Ways to Work in Canada Without an LMIA Under the Canadian Interests Category
Some foreign nationals who want to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA is a labor market test required by….
British Columbia holds latest provincial nomination draw as PNP slows down
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a general and targeted draw on November 28. The province issued 253 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to general candidates, and at least….
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by 20%
The Government of Canada will expand the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. He announced the program’s opening date today, January 9, 2023,….