PNP

British Columbia holds latest Provincial Nomination draws as PNPs slow British Columbia is the only province to hold a general or targeted draw in the last week.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held both a general and targeted draw on November 28th .

By Asheesh Moosapeta

What is the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program? Ontario welcomes one third of all immigrants to Canada each year.

Ontario is Canada’s most popular landing destination for immigrants. Through Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is called the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), immigrants can receive a provincial nomination which allows them to apply for permanent residency.

By Julia Hornstein

Canada invites 4,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw CRS score continues to drop in eleventh all-program draw since July 6.

On November 23, Canada held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw.

By Edana Robitaille

Manitoba and Prince Edward Island hold draws for Provincial Nomination Both provinces have issued over 100 ITAs in their most recent draws.

Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week.

By Edana Robitaille

British Columbia PNP changes points allocations for applicants The BCPNP has modified its points system to reflect NOC changes and importance of human capital factors.

On November 16th 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) changed its points system to modify point allocations for applicants.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Nova Scotia releases new francophone immigration action plan Nova Scotia’s plan aims to increase the number of French-speaking immigrants to support the existing francophone communities.

Last week Nova Scotia launched its new francophone immigration action plan. The report, Growing Nova Scotia’s Francophone Population – An Action Plan for Success (2022-25), outlines the province’s strategy for growing the population of French speakers.

By Edana Robitaille

Canadian immigration options for U.S. visa holders There are several options for skilled workers to gain Canadian work experience

An H-1B visa is a United States work permit that allows foreign born nationals who have specialized knowledge, or fashion models ‘of merit”, to work in the United States.

By Edana Robitaille

Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination Two provinces' issue ITAs to skilled workers in most recent draws.

This week, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have issued invitations to apply to skilled worker candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s immigration backlog decreases to 2.4 million people There has been a large reduction in the backlog of temporary residence applications while the permanent residence backlog has increased slightly.

Canada’s immigration backlog has dropped to just over 2.4 million according to new data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

By Edana Robitaille