On December 2, 2020, Nova Scotia Nominee Program published an update regarding the online acceptance of applications in the Nova Scotia Skilled Worker and Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry streams. Beginning January 4, 2021, applications in those streams will be accepted online only. A paper application will not be accepted and processed after this date. At the moment, Nova Scotia…
On November 30, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced a minor update for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) regulation. In the section qualifying work experience for CEC, the Government changed the term “implied status” and added the correct term, “maintained status.” In addition, for easier navigation, the “On this page” section has been added, and expand and collapse functionality has…
On November 30, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech Program (BC PNP Tech). In this draw, the province invited 89 candidates in four categories: Skills Immigration - Skilled Worker, Skills Immigration - International Graduate, Express Entry British Columbia - Skilled Worker, and Express Entry British Columbia - International Graduate. The lowest score…
On November 25, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a new pilot under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to tackle the hard-to-fill positions in the province. Hard-To-Fill Skills Pilot Program (HTFSPP) is scheduled to launch in December 2021. The Pilot will allow Saskatchewan employers to hire workers through overseas missions, or other international recruitment activities, into jobs that have…
On November 26, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced an updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification form for interpreter professional services contracts. New requirements include procedures for obtaining the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification for accredited interpreters to continue their jobs. Interpreters who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition, religion, or other reasons under the Canadian Human Rights Act must…
In September 2021, Quebec had the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada among all other provinces. Labour shortages in the province create tremendous opportunities for immigrants in the francophone province. JobBoom job-hunting website analyzed the job market in Quebec and introduced the top 10 most in-demand jobs in the province: 1. Computer Network Technicians (NOC 2281) 2. Electrical and electronics engineers…
On November 24, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 613 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-targeted draw. In round #210, the cut-off score was 737 points, 52 points more compared to the previous PNP draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was June 22, 2021 at 20:19:59 UTC.…
On November 23, 2021, the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) was replaced by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). The Government gave the College increased regulatory powers such as the ability to investigate professional misconduct, take disciplinary measures against fraudulent licensees, and obtain court injunctions against unauthorized immigration practitioners (UAP). These expanded powers will be directed…
On November 22, 2021, Saskatchewan updated the number of spots remaining through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for international graduates in the framework of the temporary immigration policy. The provincial government has allocated 1,000 spots for direct submission of a nomination application for those who resided in the province on September 1, 2020, and has completed an academic program…
On November 19, 2021, the Government of Canada updated the list of post-graduation work permit-eligible (PGWP) programs and institutions. The new list includes Quebec’s institutions that offer programs of at least 900 hours leading to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) as well as an attestation of vocational specializations (AVS). Since the province provides vocational and professional training programs at…
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