On November 30, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced a minor update for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) regulation. In the section qualifying work experience for CEC, the Government changed the term “implied status” and added the correct term, “maintained
On November 30, 2021, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech Program (BC PNP Tech). In this draw, the province invited 89 candidates in four categories: Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker, Skills Immigration –
On November 25, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a new pilot under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to tackle the hard-to-fill positions in the province. Hard-To-Fill Skills Pilot Program (HTFSPP) is scheduled to launch in December 2021. The
On November 26, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced an updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification form for interpreter professional services contracts. New requirements include procedures for obtaining the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification for accredited interpreters to continue their jobs. Interpreters
In September 2021, Quebec had the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada among all other provinces. Labour shortages in the province create tremendous opportunities for immigrants in the francophone province. JobBoom job-hunting website analyzed the job market in Quebec and introduced
On November 24, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 613 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-targeted draw. In round #210, the cut-off score was 737 points, 52 points
On November 23, 2021, the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) was replaced by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). The Government gave the College increased regulatory powers such as the ability to investigate professional misconduct, take
On November 22, 2021, Saskatchewan updated the number of spots remaining through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for international graduates in the framework of the temporary immigration policy. The provincial government has allocated 1,000 spots for direct submission of
On November 19, 2021, the Government of Canada updated the list of post-graduation work permit-eligible (PGWP) programs and institutions. The new list includes Quebec’s institutions that offer programs of at least 900 hours leading to a diploma of vocational studies
On November 18, 2021, Manitoba conducted a new draw in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #130, Manitoba invited 376 candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The lowest score of those who received a Letter of
