Three Canadian Provinces Issued ITAs To Applicants
Three Canadian provinces issued ITAs to applicants for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. The PNP was introduced in 1998 to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. It does so by sharing responsibility for immigration between the federal government, provinces, and territories. Presently, it is one of the leading ways to immigrate […]
Atlantic Immigration Program Offers A Faster Path To Canadian PR
The Atlantic Immigration Program offers a faster path to Canadian PR. The program is an immigration pathway for skilled workers who wish to settle in any of the provinces that make up Atlantic Canada: The AIP is an employer-driver program. To be eligible, a foreign national needs a job offer from a designated/ recognized employer […]
Canada Launches A New Pilot Project For Rejected Study Permits
Canada launches a new pilot project for rejected study permits. Canada’s federal court announced the Study Permit Pilot Project, designed to streamline the process of requesting judicial review of rejected study permit applications. The program launches on October 1. Under the Pilot, individuals who apply for leave and judicial review of their study permit refusals […]
The Employers Of The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot
The NBCWP attracts skilled foreign workers to settle in the province. The program differs from many Canadian immigration pathways. Participating employers support applicants throughout their immigration journeys, offering them extensive settlement plans and assistance from six select companies. This blog covers the employers of the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot and the positions they hire […]
IRCC Issues 1613 ITAs In The Latest Express Entry Draw
IRCC has issued ITAs in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,000 ITAs in a category-based selection draw for French-speaking proficiency. Applicants required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score score of 444 to be considered. This was the third Express Entry draw of the week. In addition, IRCC issues 1613 ITAs in the […]
British Columbia & Manitoba Held Draws & Alberta Shared Updates
This week, British Columbia & Manitoba held draws & Alberta shared updates regarding its immigration process. In separate draws, the two provinces, Manitoba and British Columbia, invited applicants based on their professional experience, education, and inclusion in special strategic recruitment initiatives. Provincial Immigration Results: September 27 To October 4 This week, British Columbia & Manitoba […]
IRCC Will Grant Work Permits To Yukon Nominee Applicants
IRCC will grant work permits to Yukon nominee applicants. The Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced this new temporary measure, revealing that over 215 Yukon Nominee Program applicants will be given work permits. The work permits will enable eligible foreign nationals to continue legally working in the province while their applications for permanent residence (PR) are […]
The State Of The Express Entry Pool As Of October 2024
After a busy August and July, September saw IRCC slow down Express Entry draws. In September, the immigration department held three Express Entry draws, continuing to prioritize domestic as well as francophone applicants to be invited to apply for permanent residency. Below is the state of the Express Entry pool as of October 2024. The […]
IRCC Releases Program Updates For Intra-Company Transferees
IRCC releases program updates for Intra-Company Transferees. These changes were released on October 3, 2024. IRCC made significant changes to staff guidance for section R205(a) of Canadian Interest – Significant Benefit – Intra-company transferees. In alignment with the changes made to R205(a), IRCC has also updated staff documentation for paragraphs R186(s) and R204(a) for the […]