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Saskatchewan immigration has conducted a new Expression of Interest draw, issuing 259 invitations to apply across two streams. In the May 6 Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program draw, Occupations In-Demand candidates with skills and experience in one of 63 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes received 123 invitations, with a minimum score of 70 points. A further
Restrictions imposed to combat the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic took their toll on the Canada jobs picture in April, new figures show. The federal government Labour Market Survey reveals employment fell by 207,100 jobs during the month, as several provinces were forced into new lockdowns. Unemployment rose from 7.5 percent to 8.1 percent,
The launch of Canada’s new permanent residence pathway for international graduates and essential workers went relatively smoothly on Thursday, although some users reported issues with the online payment system. Fears that a huge rush of applicants would overload the system proved unfounded, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confounded the critics with the rollout.
Francophone immigration to Canada outside Quebec was on a steep incline until the COVID-19 pandemic struck, figures reveal. In the five years ending in 2019, the number of francophone new permanent residents tripled, jumping from 2,965 to 8,470. The increase was a result of initiatives at both federal and provincial level to boost the number
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino unveiled Wednesday the details of six new pathways that will start Thursday, May 6 at noon to grant permanent residence for up to 90,000 temporary foreign workers and international graduates. The new pathways are being touted as vital to bolster Canada’s healthcare system and industries providing essential services, particularly during the
British Columbia immigration has issued 84 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates in a new BC PNP Tech Pilot draw. The May 4 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 –
Canada launches its new pathway to permanent residence for 90,000 international graduates, health care workers and other essential workers at noon on Thursday May 6, 2021. Those who qualify for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence Pathway (TR to PR Pathway) streams must upload several supporting documents to show proof that they qualify. Read More
Quebec immigration has issued 83 invitations in the third draw of 2021 through the Arrima Expression of Interest system. The April 29 draw was aimed primarily at candidates with a job offer, but also included other criteria listed below. Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application to the Quebec Skilled
Canada Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino is going live on YouTube today (May 5, 2021) to discuss the new pathway to permanent residence for 90,000 international students and essential workers that opens at noon tomorrow (May 6, 2021). Mendicino is live at 3.45pm EST Wednesday and you can watch it live here: Stakeholders are concerned the
Ontario immigration has conducted a new draw through the Express Entry-linked French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, issuing Notifications of Interest to 102 candidates. The May 4 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw NOIs issued to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 458 and 467. To qualify for the draw, candidates had to submit Express
