Author: Mercedes Sanchez

On June 5, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held new rounds of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. The province issued 278 Invitations to Apply to candidates working in the healthcare, educational and financial sectors. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the Notification of Interest (NOI) from the OINP was 312-487…

On May 31, 2023, the Government of Canada launched a category-based selection for Express Entry, allowing the IRCC to invite prospective permanent residents with specific skills, education or language abilities. This year, invitations will focus on candidates with strong French language skills or experience in health care, STEM occupations, skilled trades, transportation, agriculture and agri-food. Category-based selection supports Canada's commitment…

Quebec Premier François Legault has moved forward with his plan to limit economic immigration to Quebec to those who already speak French. On May 25, Legault proposed changing Quebec's immigration system to require all adult economic immigrants to prove they speak French. The province is also seeking feedback from Quebeckers and organizations on whether Quebec should limit annual immigration to…

IRCC admits approximately 80 percent of these immigrants under the Spouse, Partner and Child Program and the remaining 20 percent under the Parent and Grandparent Program. 824214

On May 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #249, the cut-off score was 488 points, five points more than in the previous all-program draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was December 26, 2022,…

On May 18, 2023, Manitoba held a new round of invitations for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In Round #179, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific selection under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 287 applicants who scored 610 points and above. Manitoba also issued 191 LAAs in the regular SWM draw. The cut-off score for…

On May 2, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the minimum required income for the Super Visa applications. The new minimum income requirement represents an increase of over 3.33% compared to the previous year. The minimum required income for a single-person family unit is C$27,514, while the minimum required income for a two-person family unit is C$34,254. The…

On May 10, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 589 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the fourth PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #248, the cut-off score was 691 points, 57 points fewer than in the previous PNP-targeted Express Entry draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was March…

Canada is the most popular study abroad destination, according to a survey conducted by a global student recruitment firm. More than 21,000 students from 100 countries chose Canada as their top choice. The IDP Connect report, Emerging Futures 3, reveals that Canada has surpassed Australia and the United States as the preferred location for international students to pursue their education.…

On May 5, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the latest tech draw, the OINP issued 1,863 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand tech occupations. Those candidates' CRS Express Entry score was between 475-482 points. The OINP invited…