Author: Mercedes Sanchez

On October 25, 2022, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 535 invitations to apply (ITAs) for the Masters Graduate stream. The minimum score of this round was 35 points, 2 points more than it was in the previous draw. On October 25, 2022, Ontario also invited 106 candidates under the PhD Graduate Stream. The minimum score for this draw was…

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Tech is the leading pathway to permanent residence for foreign technology workers. It includes a guaranteed next-business-day assignment of applications in one of the outlined occupations, as well as concierge services. The pathway gives priority to applications from the tech sector for existing BC immigration categories. Candidates must still meet the basic requirements…

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program's (BCPNP) Tech stream is a great way to increase the number of newcomers in an essential sector to help improve a key part of the economy. Compared to other PNPs and the Global Talent Stream run by the Federal Government, British Columbia's Tech program is currently the most straightforward way for tech workers to…

On October 11, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the Government of Canada will accept 15,000 applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2022. This week, IRCC will send 23,100 invitations to potential sponsors to ensure they meet the goal of 15,000 applications. IRCC will follow the approach taken for the 2021 intake and invite…

On October 6, 2022, Saskatchewan updated the processing time of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). According to the new data, in the second quarter of 2022, in the International Skilled Worker category, the processing time in the Employment Offer stream was 2 weeks, in the Occupation In-Demand stream – 32 weeks, and in the Express Entry…

From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will be allowed to work over 20 hours per week off-campus while class is in session. This temporary measure will also apply to foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit application as of today. They will also…

On October 4, 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 184 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 82-120 points. In addition, British Columbia invited 32 candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early…

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) introduced new residency requirements for Alberta Opportunity Stream applicants. Open work permit holders under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) are now eligible to apply for permanent residence (PR) under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) applicants are also eligible if they are graduates of an Alberta Advanced Education…

On September 26, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced updated instructions regarding study permit assessment at the port of entry. As per the recent changes to the Instrument of Designation and Delegation, authorities regarding R220.1 have changed. Previously, it was stated that this authority may only be exercised by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the port of entry,…

Online programs for permanent residency become available this Friday, September 23. This includes sponsorship and adoption programs, non-Express Entry Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), Quebec Skilled Worker programs, and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). According to statements from Canadian officials, more PR applications will be phased in later on. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it…