Canada’s economic immigration system a ‘role model’ among OECD countries Express Entry system called 'most elaborate selection system' in OECD Canada’s economic immigration system is the “most carefully designed” among the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation’s 36 member countries and serves as a role model for those looking to improve how they manage migration, the Paris-based organization says. By Stephen Smith
New Express Entry draw invites 3,600 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence The cut-off score in the August 12 draw was 466 A new Express Entry draw took place Monday, August 12, in which a total of 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with scores of 466 and above. By Stephen Smith
Ontario invites 1,773 Express Entry candidates with tech experience and CRS scores as low as 435 3,396 candidates have been invited to pursue provincial nomination within the past 20 days A new Ontario Tech Draw held Thursday, August 1, issued 1,773 invitations to Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of six tech occupations and Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 435. By Stephen Smith
First steps underway for promised Alberta rural immigration programs, government says Premier Jason Kenney promised two new programs on campaign trail, saying they could bring 40,000 newcomers to rural communities by 2024 Consultations will begin later this year on two Alberta immigration programs that were promised by the province’s new premier, Jason Kenney, during the recent general election. By Stephen Smith
New Brunswick nursing strategy prescribes immigrant RNs for growing labour shortage Strategy calls for active recruitment of nurses from countries with similar professional standards Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Internationally trained nurses will be required to address a looming shortage in New Brunswick’s health-care system, a new government report says. By Stephen Smith
July 24 Express Entry draw sees another 3,600 candidates invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence CRS cut-off score decreases to 459 A new invitation round through Canada’s Express Entry system issued 3,600 invitations to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores of 459 or higher. By Stephen Smith
A big first half of 2019 for Canada’s Express Entry-linked PNPs CIC News looks at some of the key developments in Canada's Provincial Nominee Program in the first half of 2019 Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program was expected to hit the ground running in 2019 and it did not disappoint. By Stephen Smith
Ontario’s first Tech Draw invites more than 1,600 Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 439 Candidates with eligible work experience in 6 tech occupations targeted in July 12 draw Ontario conducted its first Tech Draw on July 12, inviting 1,623 Express Entry candidates with eligible work experience to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Stephen Smith
New Ontario draws will target Express Entry candidates with tech experience Ontario tech draws will provide a pathway to permanent residence for tech workers in 6 occupations The Government of Ontario has revealed its plans for nominating Express Entry candidates with work experience in the technology sector for Canadian permanent residence. By Stephen Smith
