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British Columbia and Alberta issue invitations in new PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia and Alberta issue invitations in new PNP draws Two Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) through their respective provincial nominee programs (PNPs). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Candidates were invited based on…

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates

CIC News Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates Four provinces held immigration draws for candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Most candidates were invited through economic immigration streams which selected them for their professional experience, current employment, education, and other employment-related factors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial…

ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December?

CIC News ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December? Previous years of Express Entry draws can help us make reasonable estimates of how many Invitations to Apply (ITAs) we might expect to see issued for the remainder of 2024. Should the number of ITAs issued in the remainder of…

Is your partner the better principal applicant for Canadian PR?

CIC News Is your partner the better principal applicant for Canadian PR? Changing the principal applicant you use for Express Entry can boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Express Entry system selects candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. CRS scores are determined by factors like age, education,…

Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System

CIC News Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System If you’re thinking about immigrating to Canada through an Express Entry program, understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) can be a huge advantage. In 2023, Canada issued 110,266 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Permanent Residence (PR) through its Express Entry system, between its…

Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration Three Canadian provinces have issued invitations for candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs. Ontario and British Columbia have done so through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). PNPs were introduced in 1998 to help spread the benefits of immigration throughout…

IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw

CIC News IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-only. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive…

Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for skilled newcomers

CIC News Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for skilled newcomers On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for newcomers in health care and agriculture occupations. Saskatchewan’s Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said the new pathways are another…