Nova Scotia has introduced a Program Integrity Policy to enhance accountability within its economic immigration programs. The policy, announced by the Immigration and Population Growth Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, sets forth mechanisms to ensure transparency and fairness in immigration decisions. By prioritizing program integrity, Nova Scotia aims to bolster public […]
On August 30, 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled two new talent pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to address workforce shortages in agriculture and healthcare. As labour shortages challenge businesses nationwide, these new provincial immigration pathways will help Saskatchewan employers access the skilled workers necessary for growth. The Agriculture Talent Pathway will […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,364,700 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories. According to the update, 57.6% of applications in the inventory are within service standards. IRCC aims to process 80% of […]
On August 27, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the tech draw, the province invited 69 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this […]
On August 26, 2024, the Alberta Government unveiled a groundbreaking temporary measure to support select applicants with expiring work permits. Under the new policy, eligible Alberta Opportunity Stream and Rural Renewal Stream nominees may receive support for up to 2-year open work permits from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This initiative targets applicants awaiting […]
In a significant move affecting temporary foreign workers, Quebec has announced a six-month suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing for low-wage job offers in Montreal. Starting September 3, 2024, the measure will apply to positions with hourly wages below $27.47, the province’s median wage. Premier François Legault and Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette introduced […]
Ontario streamlines internal review requests for OINP applicants On August 19, 2024, the Government of Ontario announced changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) regarding the submission of Internal Review requests by individual applicants. Effective August 26, 2024, applicants must use the new Internal Review section available on the OINP e-Filing Portal, aligning with […]
On August 16, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, this update provides a view of the current average LMIA processing times. It is important to note that the processing times have increased […]
On August 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #310, IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 394 points, six points fewer than the previous draw for this category, held on […]
On August 12, 2024, Alberta unveiled a temporary special measure to assist individuals impacted by the recent wildfires. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will now accept open work permits issued by Immigration, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (IRCC) for the Alberta Opportunity and Tourism and Hospitality Streams. This initiative aims to help those transitioning from […]
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