Author: Mercedes Sanchez

On January 10, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 123 invitations with a minimum score of 90 points. In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited up to 5 candidates who scored 60…

On January 6, 2023, Statistics Canada published Labour Force Survey for December 2022, revealing a positive shift in the Canadian job market, with 104,000 new jobs. There was a slight decline in the unemployment rate, lowering to 5.0%, just below the recent historic low of 4.9% observed in June and July! In addition, Canada's employment rates saw a dramatic uptick…

On December 21, 2022, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 725 invitations to apply (ITAs) to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool for the Masters Graduate stream. The minimum score of this round was 46 points, 11 points more than in the previous program-specific draw. This was the highest score for the stream in 2022. The profiles…

On December 15, 2022, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 348 ITAs. Another 285 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 82 points, 13 points more than in the previous draw. In addition, the SINP also invited…

On December 13, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held the 6th round of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. In this round, OINP issued 160 Invitations to Apply for the Francophone candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the Notification of Interest from the OINP was between 341-490 points. The province…

Canada is on track to welcome a whopping 28,667 permanent residents under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) by the end of this year - which is more than double last year's total. Within the first nine months alone, 21,500 individuals have been able to move closer to their relatives in Canada. That would mean 16,927 additional parents and grandparents…

On December 6, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates and Tech workers. In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 144 invitations with a minimum score of 95 points. The province invited 32 candidates in the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). A…

On December 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new instructions for employers and temporary workers. Canada is expanding its work permit program to include family members of temporary foreign workers. This will help address labour shortages by making it easier for employers to find the needed workers. Effective January 2023, Canada will temporarily expand work eligibility to…

On November 30, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced updated instructions for the off-campus work hours public policy. The new public policy announced on October 7, 2022, permits certain students to work off campus more than 20 hours per week during an academic session if IRCC received their study permit application on or before October 7, 2022. This public policy…

On November 28, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates. In the general draw, the province invited 253 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 82-105 points. In addition, British Columbia invited 49 candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early…