A recent Statistics Canada report examines how immigrant employment rates and wages compared to Canadian-born workers over the past two decades. In a recent report, Statistics Canada compared immigrant and Canadian employment and wages between 2000 and 2019. They found the outcomes differed depending on which outcome they were measuring, gender, and years in Canada. The […]
BC PNP Tech Pilot Draw: 84 candidates invited
So far in 2021, B.C. has issued 3,977 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its PNP. B.C. invited 84 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on May 4. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot issued invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories. Invited candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International […]
Canada’s new PR streams launch next week
Essential workers and international graduates can apply to become permanent residents starting May 6, 2021. Canada’s six new immigration streams for essential workers, international graduates, plus an unlimited number of French speakers are set to launch next week. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the pathways on April 14. Three of the streams will allow […]
Ontario launches EOI system for PNP streams
Ontario has opened up an Expression of Interest system for two PNPs under the Employer Job Offer Category. Ontario has opened a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for two of its provincial immigration programs. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) EOI system is now open for the following streams in the Employer Job Offer Category: Foreign Worker; […]
Express Entry: CRS 717 for PNP candidates, lowest of 2021
The CRS requirement in the new invitation round was 36 points lower than the previous PNP-only draw. Canada invited 381 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 28. Invited candidates needed to have previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This is why the cutoff score was 717 because PNP candidates […]
British Columbia issues 362 invitations in new PNP draws
So far in 2021, B.C. has issued 3,893 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its PNP. British Columbia invited 362 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held April 27. Today’s invitation rounds again saw B.C. conduct a general draw, and a second draw targeting retail and wholesale trade managers as well as restaurant […]
Alberta PNP draw CRS requirement drops slightly to 301
So far in 2021, Alberta has invited 1,409 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Alberta invited 200 more Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on April 20. Invited candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of at least 301. The score cutoff decreased one point compared to the previous draw. If […]
Manitoba holds biggest Skilled Worker in MB draw so far this year
Manitoba has now invited 2,636 PNP candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in 2021. Manitoba invited 367 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination, most of them skilled workers in the province. The province invited candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Most of the invited candidates may be eligible for the Skilled Worker in […]
Why Canada is focusing on immigration candidates living in the country
With international travel low and immigration targets high, Canada has been opening pathways for domestic immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Canadian government is depending on foreign nationals who are likely already living in Canada to meet its immigration targets for the year. Canada has set out to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents by the […]
CELPIP opens new test dates
More English language test dates are available starting in May. CELPIP has added new test dates amid high demand following the Canadian government’s announcement of six new pathways to permanent residency for workers and students in Canada. The English language test provider released details of the new test dates on its Twitter page on April […]