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Canada’s Start-Up Visa represents an important option for international students who do not qualify for permanent residence through skilled worker immigration streams. While Ottawa has taken steps to gear up the Express Entry system to favour international students, they are by no means guaranteed to qualify for a coveted Invitation to Apply (ITA). Despite specific
Manitoba immigration has issued 212 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The September 10 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 168 LAAs, with the lowest-ranked candidates scoring 475 points. International Education Stream candidates received 35 LAAs. The
The CEO of a major business group has issued a stark call for Canada to get its immigration system back up to speed sooner rather than later. Goldy Hyder, the president and CEO of the not-for-profit Business Council of Canada, believes immigration should be ‘a pillar of Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery plan’. In an article
A proposed Municipal Nominee Program is being eagerly anticipated by Canada business and community leaders, hungry for a greater ability to bring in and retain immigrants. “Business owners across the country are facing challenges finding the workers they need,” notes the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) on its website. “While it’s easier (and cheaper)
British Columbia immigration has issued 67 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates in a new BC PNP Tech Pilot draw. The September 8 draw featured invitations through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. Minimum scores were 80 for all four streams. The featured streams were: SI – Skilled Worker SI –
Ontario immigration is to adopt an Expression of Interest system to manage the application process for some of its most popular streams. The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development introduced the changes in a proposal published on Tuesday September 8. Under the proposal, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will introduce an EOI system
A new report says immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador often struggle to get their foreign qualifications recognized when they arrive to the Rock. “In relation to seeking employment and employment fit, there were some challenges in, for example, getting the services needed to pursue a career and having accurate information regarding the need for recognition
British Columbia immigration has issued up to 10 invitations in a new draw through its Entrepreneur Immigration streams. The September 1 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw featured invites through both the general Entrepreneur stream and the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot. Candidates for the general category received 6 invites with a minimum score of 126
Immigrants who work in Canada before making a permanent move earn more money and are more likely to remain employed, according to two new studies. In Two-step Immigration Selection: Skilled Work Experience vs. Pre-arranged Jobs, the fifth of Ottawa’s Economic Insight Series of studies, the authors note having a pre-arranged job and previous Canadian work
British Columbia immigration has conducted a new provincial draw, issuing 428 invitations to apply with certain jobs excluded due to coronavirus restrictions. The September 1 draw saw British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program officials exclude 31 occupations where a high-volume of applicants have recently been approved. Read More COVID-19: British Columbia to Exclude Certain Jobs from
