Provincial Nominee Programs

The year that was 2015 has been a transitional one with respect to Canadian economic immigration programs. Beginning with the launch of the express entry selection system on January 1, 2015, and with a newly-installed government that promises to do more for future and existing candidates for immigration to Canada, it has been a year with much change in the air.

pathway to permanent residence for eligible caregivers will stay open for a period of three months

A group of former international students whose applications for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) were refused are now able to re-submit their applications. Canada’s Minister of Immigration, John McCallum, has established a public policy to reconsider applications for three-year open work permits from certain graduates.

May 12 is celebrated as International Nurses Day in Canada, to recognize the contribution of nurses to healthcare services.

During the past 7 months, Immigration policies for International students have been changed, leaving many students disappointed.

The launch of Express Entry last month has left many international students in difficult positions. The new system has made it harder for foreign students to become permanent residents because they will be ranked against other economic immigrants.

A recent analysis of Canadian international students suggests that most who receive a study permit in a certain province tend to remain in that province for their next period of study or work.

1505 express entry candidate have received invitation to apply following the 27th draw which took place on February 10th, 2016 invitation letter (ITAs) to submit their application for Canadian permanent residence. Candidate who received an ITA had 459 or more points.

Settlement reached in secret with plaintiffs who said January 28 intake was 'arbitrary' and 'unjust'

The recent update provides the following report:

System problems occurring since the implementation of NOC 2021 are having an impact on Express Entry candidates.

 The EMPP was designed to help skilled refugees immigrate to Canada through existing economic programs.

As of December 15,2021 to February 2022 in the period of 2 months IRCC finalized 3583 applications of the economic class applicants for more than 25 different economic immigration programs, as follow:

IRCC has held the eleventh Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 483.

2016 has been a remarkable year, and 2017 is expected to bring even more positive immigrating to Canada.

The Immigration Department has been developing “projecting systematic” technology that would evaluate applications in a way that’s similar to the work performed by officials today.

Many provincial immigration streams target candidates with work experience in a specific occupation
Immigration candidates with work experience in any skilled occupation may be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system, but experience in a specific line of work can be an advantage at the provincial level.

3,396 candidates have been invited to pursue provincial nomination within the past 20 days

BC PNP Invitations to Apply: August 4 Draw

This week, Ontario, British Columbia (BC), and Manitoba have actively participated in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), inviting a significant number of candidates to apply for nominations, vital for their integration into the provincial economies.