Category: Canada

Saskatchewan holds first PNP draw of 2022
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Saskatchewan holds first PNP draw of 2022

104 invited in Saskatchewan’s newest PNP draw for Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates. Saskatchewan invited 104 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 12.   In its first draw of the year, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two of its immigration streams. Of those invited, 37 may be […]

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Saskatchewan leads Canadian provinces in job growth
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Saskatchewan leads Canadian provinces in job growth

Saskatchewan recorded the highest job growth rate in all of Canada in December. The latest figures show that job growth is up across the country with Saskatchewan faring particularly well among Canadian provinces. Saskatchewan recorded the highest month-over-month job growth rate among Canadian provinces, according to the December Labour Force Survey. Saskatchewan gained 6,000 jobs in […]

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Ontario PNP invites 502 Express Entry candidates
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Ontario PNP invites 502 Express Entry candidates

Nurses, bankers, and food service managers were among the 18 occupations targeted in Ontario’s latest PNP draw. In its second draw in two days, Ontario invited 502 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 12.   Invited candidates had profiles in the Express Entry system with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 464 and 467. In […]

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British Columbia invites 232 in new PNP draws
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British Columbia invites 232 in new PNP draws

The BC PNP is designed to attract foreign workers in high demand and who want to become permanent residents. British Columbia invited 232 immigration candidates through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on January 11. The province held two draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. […]

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Nearly 80% of Express Entry candidates fall under FSWP
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Nearly 80% of Express Entry candidates fall under FSWP

ANALYSIS: IRCC’s snapshot of the Express Entry pool shows most candidates are eligible for FSWP. CEC candidates also increasing due to pause in draws. The number of Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool has swelled due to a lack of draws targeting these candidates.   Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided CIC […]

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Ontario holds first PNP draw of 2022
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Ontario holds first PNP draw of 2022

Candidates from all Employer Job Offer streams were invited in Ontario’s first draw of the year. Ontario invited 1,084 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 11.   The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had profiles in its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These candidates may be eligible for one of […]

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How Canadian employers can hire immigrants permanently
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How Canadian employers can hire immigrants permanently

An article for Canadian employers who want to hire a foreign worker through the Express Entry system. Canada’s Express Entry system is the main immigration pathway for foreign workers, but it is only open to “skilled” occupations. In this article, we will help you understand what is considered to be a “skilled” occupation, what makes a “valid […]

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PEI releases 2022 PNP draw schedule
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PEI releases 2022 PNP draw schedule

Prince Edward Island is the only Canadian province to make its PNP schedule public. PEI has released its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw schedule for the rest of the year. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is the only PNP to release its draw schedule ahead of time. The province usually follows this schedule, except in 2020 when […]

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How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa
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How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa

General info for Canadians who wish to sponsor their spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner from South Africa. If you want to sponsor your South African partner for Canadian immigration, the first step is to make sure you are both eligible.   Here are some of the general eligibility requirements for both Canadians foreign partners from […]

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Canada added 55,000 jobs in December
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Canada added 55,000 jobs in December

A greater proportion of core-aged newcomers were employed than before the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey. Canada’s employment rose 55,000 in December, while unemployment was little changed.   Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey captured economic conditions during the week of December 5 to 11. The reference week was just before the Omicron variant became […]

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