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The Provincial Nominee Program has changed Canadian immigration

CIC News The Provincial Nominee Program has changed Canadian immigration Canada’s immigration landscape has been largely transformed by the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), according to a new Statistics Canada study. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The PNP was introduced in all provinces, except for Quebec and the Yukon, between 1998 and 2009.…

I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options?

CIC News I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options? On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in…

Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students

CIC News Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. The release from June 23 states that Mishra was charged with the following: IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized Representation or Advice for…

Canada expands work permit agreement with the United Kingdom

CIC News Canada expands work permit agreement with the United Kingdom Today, Canada and the United Kingdom announced the signing of a new Canada-United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement. Anticipated to take effect in 2024, the new arrangement includes a number of improvements on the existing youth mobility agreement between the two countries: an expansion…

British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest PNP draw results

CIC News British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest PNP draw results Three of Canada’s provinces have nominated candidates through streams of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A candidate that receives nomination by a province becomes much more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees…

Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta invite candidates in this week’s provincial immigration results

CIC News Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta invite candidates in this week’s provincial immigration results Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration. Provincial immigration is not the same across Canada. For example, while most Canadian provinces and territories have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Quebec does not have one…

IRCC holds fourth Express Entry draw this week

CIC News IRCC holds fourth Express Entry draw this week Canada has held an Express Entry draw for the fourth day in a row this week. IRCC has held its first-ever French category-based Express Entry draw, inviting 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 439, which is the lowest…

Healthcare and STEM make up the majority of occupations eligible for Express Entry category-based selection

CIC News Healthcare and STEM make up the majority of occupations eligible for Express Entry category-based selection Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates on May 31. Yesterday, IRCC held the first-ever Express Entry category-based draw inviting healthcare workers. It says it will invite more healthcare workers over…

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in this week’s PNP results

CIC News British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in this week’s PNP results Five of Canada’s provinces have nominated candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Immigration is a shared responsibility between federal and provincial governments. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) exists to allow provincial governments to select economic immigration candidates who…