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British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba issue invitations for provincial immigration

CIC News British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba issue invitations for provincial immigration Four provinces have invited candidates in recent provincial immigration draws. Most of Canada’s economic immigrant permanent residents arrive in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, there is a target of over 117,500 new PNP permanent…

Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far

CIC News Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far On April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union which represents over 155,000 public servants in Canada, began a strike. PSAC says it is one of the largest strikes in Canadian history. Throughout the strike, there will be disruptions to…

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates this week in latest PNP draws

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates this week in latest PNP draws Three provinces held draws this week under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). All of Canada’s provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel have the best chance of…

How IRCC determines if a PNP candidate can economically establish in Canada

CIC News How IRCC determines if a PNP candidate can economically establish in Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing instructions to provide guidance about how they assess a principal applicant’s ability to become economically established under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP is main pathway for economic class immigrants…

Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Alberta issue invitations through provincial immigration programs

CIC News Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Alberta issue invitations through provincial immigration programs Five provinces have issued invitations in the most recent round of draws through provincial immigration programs. Most provinces invite candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs allow provincial governments to select economic immigration candidates who are the most…

IRCC: It is legitimate for temporary residents to intend to apply for immigration

CIC News IRCC: It is legitimate for temporary residents to intend to apply for immigration Dual intent is present when a foreign national has applied, or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada but has also applied to enter Canada for a temporary period of time as a visitor, student or worker. Discover if You…

British Columbia and Prince Edward Island issue invitations in latest PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia and Prince Edward Island issue invitations in latest PNP draws British Columbia and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal government and the provinces and both forms of government see the PNP as…

Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba hold PNP draws, this week

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba hold PNP draws, this week This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. The PNP (as of the last immigration levels plan) is the main pathway for economic immigrants to enter Canada. The program exists to help spread the benefits of immigration across Canada, and…

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

CIC News Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will be available to…

Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination in most recent draws

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination in most recent draws Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island have issued provincial nominations to candidates in the PNP this week. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) give provinces the opportunity to select economic immigration candidates who will integrate easily into the…