On March 21, 2024, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In the fifth round of this year, the province issued 83 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streamsб working in the

On March 19, 2024, British Columbia announced updates to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), effective January 2025. The updates aim to create clearer pathways for international workers and better outcomes. A detailed summary will be available in late 2024, and the criteria will be in the BC

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has released an important update for the candidates of the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream. Applicants who have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) before March 12, 2024, are encouraged to withdraw their applications and submit a new one. All applicants should note

BuildForce Canada’s latest report calls for reforms to the immigration system to address skilled labour shortages in the construction sector. Executive Director Bill Ferreira highlights four consensus principles recommended by industry stakeholders. These include addressing educational bias in Express Entry and better aligning federal and provincial immigration policies. The report

On March 12, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated program delivery instructions specifically addressing study permits. The program delivery update outlines the application process for foreign nationals who have received study permit approval overseas but did not obtain the permit upon entry into Canada. The instructions emphasize

Canada’s immigration got off to a robust start in January, with a 28% increase in new permanent residents compared to December, totalling 47,660 arrivals. However, this figure is slightly below the numbers recorded in the same month last year. The projected immigration for 2024 based on January’s levels is 571,920,

On March 5, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates in the general draw and to candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the general

As of March 4, 2024, the government of British Columbia has initiated the issuance of Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) directly to eligible postsecondary institutions. These PALs are essential for new international student applicants seeking to apply for a study permit in the province. Following the January 22, 2024 announcement by

On March 1, 2024, Ontario invited 2,583 candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). This was a targeted draw, focused on candidates working in 48 NOCs with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranging from 350 to 424. Candidates who created their profiles in

On February 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 90 candidates. The minimum score