The BCPNP announced the final skills immigration draw for 2024

The Government of British Columbia announced that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is set to conduct its final immigration draw of 2024 on December 10, focusing on Skilled Workers and Entry Level & Semi-Skilled streams. While these streams will continue accepting registrations for future invitations, the Health Authority stream remains open for applications. […]
Alberta conducted six draws under the AAIP

The Government of Alberta published the results of the recent six invitation rounds under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). On November 8, 14, and 15, 2024, the AAIP invited 4, 150, and 412 candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway, Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sector Pathway (construction), and […]
Ottawa conducted a new PNP draw under Express Entry

On December 2, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the 13th Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates of the year. IRCC issued 676 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the PNP-targeted draw. In round #328, the cut-off score was 705 points, 111 points lower than in the previous […]
Important changes to visa application fees in Canada starting December 1, 2024

Starting December 1, 2024, Canada implemented increased application and processing fees for visitor, worker, and student visa applications. Below are the categories affected by the fee adjustments: Additionally, the International Experience Canada fee will rise from $172.00 to $179.75 starting December 1, 2024. The IRCC will guide candidates on adjusting the application fee if additional […]
New Brunswick paused the Strategic Initiative stream

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program has suspended accepting new Expressions of Interest and issuing Invitations to Apply under its Strategic Initiative stream, effective November 28, 2024. This pause, implemented after reaching the program’s annual allocation, will continue through the end of 2024. While new applications are on hold, the program continues to process previously […]
Canada may open doors for permanent settlement to Ukrainians

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has indicated that Canada is considering the possibility of allowing Ukrainians to settle permanently in the country. While not an immediate priority, Miller acknowledged the reality that many of the 298,000 Ukrainians who arrived under the emergency travel program have established lives in Canada. The statement comes as over 90% of […]
Manitoba launches rural immigration initiative to boost local workforce

To address rural labour shortages, Manitoba’s government has introduced a three-year West-Central Immigration Initiative pilot program. The project, announced by Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino, partners with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation to support west-central Manitoba employers. The initiative aims to fill an estimated 240-300 positions within three years, responding to workforce […]
IRCC invited 174 PNP candidates in the Express Entry draw #325

On November 18, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the twelfth Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates of the year. IRCC issued only 174 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the PNP-targeted draw. In round #325, the cut-off score was 816, four points more than in the previous […]
Temporary pause on Atlantic Immigration Program for NOC 62020

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration has temporarily suspended the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry (NSEEE) stream for NOC 62020, which pertains to food service supervisors. As a result, individuals with work experience in NOC 62020 are currently ineligible under the NSEEE, and job offers related to NOC […]
Prince Edward Island invited business candidates and skilled workers

On October 28, 2024, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, the province issued 89 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors. PEI also invited two candidates in the Business Work Permit Entrepreneurs stream. The […]