Canada invites 775 PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw
The latest round of invitations was the 22nd of the year to focus on provincially nominated candidates. The PNP allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate candidates who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to local economies. Each province and territory has its own “streams” that are tailored to the needs of […]
Saskatchewan launches new pilot program to meet labour market demands
The Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot project will allow Saskatchewan employers to recruit talent from around the world in a number of key areas where there is currently high demand. Eligible jobs under the pilot project include entry-level positions that may require on-the-job training. There are several sectors in the province where labour demand is highest, including […]
A look back at PNP highlights from the last two weeks
Here are some of the highlights. On November 18, one of Canada’s prairie provinces, Saskatchewan, held its largest draw of the year, inviting 633 Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Under its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), the province sent out invitations to candidates from 14 eligible occupations under each of the two […]
Express Entry: Canada holds biggest draw targeting provincial nominees
The Government of Canada invited 1,032 candidates in the federal Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the latest draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the draw was 698. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now issued a record number of 113,685 ITAs in […]
Vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada
Beginning April 1, fully vaccinated travellers coming to Canada will no longer need to provide a pre-arrival negative COVID-19 test. This decision to ease Canada’s border screening measures was announced on March 17 by the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos. Currently, travellers wishing to enter the country by air, land or water must provide a valid pre-entry test, performed […]
Quebec adds occupations to facilitated LMIA process list for 2022
The Quebec government has expanded the list of occupations for which employers are not required to post vacant positions before hiring a foreign worker. Canadian employers who hire workers through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) are normally required to post the position for which they are hiring through a number of means before they […]
Quebec immigration: candidates awaiting permanent residence can now apply for new open work permit
Recognizing the limited pool of skilled workers in the country and in Quebec in particular, this measure aims to facilitate the recruitment of workers from abroad to address labour shortages in the French-speaking province. “As Canada’s economy continues to grow and recover from the pandemic, addressing the labour market challenges faced by employers is a […]
Express Entry Draw : Canada invites 589 PNP candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the latest Express Entry draw was 741. IRCC used its tie-break rule in the May 25 draw. The time stamp used was February […]
Express Entry Draw : Canada invites 545 PNP candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the latest Express Entry draw was 753. IRCC used its tie-break rule in the May 11 draw. The time stamp used was December […]
3 Canadian Universities rank inside QS World University Rankings for 2024
As they pick their Canadian educational institution, it is common for international students to consult trusted rankings and evaluators to help choose the best school for their needs. QS is one of many post-secondary institution ranking providers, trusted globally as a leader in analyzing higher education institutions around the world. Recently, QS released their 2024 World University […]
