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IRCC to Offer Financial Support for Gazans Arriving in Canada 

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Palestinians leaving Gaza will soon receive transitional financial aid from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when they arrive in Canada. This support is designed to help cover essential needs such as food, housing, and clothing while they search for employment. The IRCC plans to release more information about the program when it becomes available.  Canada’s immigration minister, Marc Miller, emphasized that providing both settlement and financial assistance is crucial to supporting Gazans as they find safety in Canada.  Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Additional Support for Gazans  In addition to financial assistance, Gazans fleeing the ongoing conflict will benefit from several other forms of support, including:  Temporary Health Coverage: Three months of coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program to address urgent medical needs upon arrival.  Settlement Services: These include language training, guidance on integrating into Canadian society (e.g., enrolling children in school or setting up bank accounts), and help with finding employment.  Current Numbers  As of now, 4,245 applications are under processing through IRCC’s temporary resident pathway for extended Palestinian family members in Gaza, and 733 individuals have been approved to come to Canada. These individuals had pending Temporary Resident Visa applications and were able to submit their biometric information.  IRCC has acknowledged that movement out of Gaza is highly difficult due to factors beyond Canada’s control but has committed to working with local authorities to facilitate the process. As of October 5, 334 people have arrived in Canada under the temporary public policy.  Humanitarian Aid  Canada has also committed $140 million in humanitarian assistance to help address urgent needs in Gaza, the West Bank, Israel, and surrounding areas. This funding will support critical supplies, including food, water, and emergency medical care.  Broader Humanitarian Measures  IRCC has implemented several additional measures for Palestinians and Israelis affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  Earlier this year, the department introduced a new policy for Palestinians in Gaza who have close family members that are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This policy supports their transition to life in Canada. Eligible relatives include:  Spouses or common-law partners  Children or grandchildren  Siblings  Parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents  Successful applicants under this pathway can receive temporary resident status in Canada for up to three years, allowing them to work (with an open work permit) and/or study during this time. Family members accompanying these applicants may also apply for study or work permits.  Additionally, IRCC has expedited the processing of family-class permanent residence applications for Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict.  Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

NEWS

“Canada Shines: Ranked Top 10 Globally for Work-Life Balance!”

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According to a survey conducted by the international human resources company Remote HR, Canada is among the top ten nations in the world for work-life balance, or as the report refers to it, life-work balance. Overall, New Zealand, Ireland, Belgium, and Denmark occupied the top four positions, with Canada coming in fifth. Rankings for a number of variables that affect an employee’s work-life balance are included in the data. These include of minimum wage, percentage of sick pay, number of hours worked per week, mandatory yearly leave, and an overall happiness score. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada achieved an overall score of 72.75 out of a possible 100. It scored high for its relatively short work week (an average of 32 hours for most Canadians), safety, and for being 2SLGBTQ+ friendly. Germany, Finland, Australia, Norway, and Spain rounded out the top ten. Canada’s closest neighbour, the United States, ranked 55 out of 60 in the Remote rankings with a score of 31.82 due to no annual paid vacation or sick leave, non-universal healthcare, and more hours worked per week. The data on average working hours in Canada reported by Remote is supported by the most recent Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) work-life balance rankings where Canada again placed fifth overall. OECD said that “just 3% of employees work very long hours in paid work, much less than the OECD average of 10%.” OECD noted that full-time workers in Canada use 61% of their day (14.6 hours) for personal care. This includes eating and sleeping as well as leisure activities. This is just slightly less than the global average of 15 hours. Canada short on vacation time The Remote report showed that Canada fell short in annual statutory leave and vacation time. The data said that people employed in Canada receive 17 days of annual statutory leave. However, this is not always easy to measure as employment standards in Canada are mandated by provincial governments. For example, in Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, workers in the private sector (meaning those not employed by the federal government or in a federally regulated industry) can spend the first five years in any job with just 10 days (two weeks) of vacation time per year. According to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, minimum vacation entitlement increases to three weeks (15 days) after five years.   Again, this timeline can vary by province. Employees in Saskatchewan are entitled to three weeks of paid vacation after one year of employment, going up to four weeks after ten years. Quebec’s annual vacation entitlement rises from two weeks to three weeks after three years of employment. This does not account for Canada’s federal statutory holidays such as Christmas Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Good Friday, and Victoria Day. There are also other public holidays but, in many instances and depending on the province, employees are not automatically entitled to take those days off. It often depends on their employer. Comparatively, in both New Zealand and Ireland, all employees are entitled to four weeks of paid annual vacation after 12 months of continuous employment. Regularly attaining high rankings Canada usually comes up high on international lists. For instance, in January of this year, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) named it the world’s safest country for travelers, while in late 2023, Givetastic conducted a study that revealed Canada to be the most popular “dream work destination” worldwide. In addition, Canada’s passport is ranked seventh strongest in the world in the most recent rankings released by citizenship and residency consulting firm Henley & Partners. These rankings add to Canada’s appeal as one of the most sought-after destinations for newcomers. In 2023, it welcomed over 470,000 new permanent residents and the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024 targets admitting a further 485,000. While Canada’s immigration minister, Marc Miller, has recently indicated that immigration levels in the near future may look different, he also recognized the economic and social benefits of welcoming newcomers sustainably. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

NEWS

Candidates for Express Entry continue to see favorable economic results.

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Newcomers who immigrate to Canada through an Express Entry-managed program often see a rapid increase in their median employment income during their first five years in Canada. This is according to the 2023 Year-End Express Entry report. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) included data that shows the median income of newcomers through an Express Entry managed program is higher than that of Canadian-borns. The data analyzes the median employment incomes of Express Entry candidates admitted between 2016 and 2021. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Earnings are continuously rising. Candidates under Express Entry have continuously experienced favorable long-term economic results since the program’s launch in 2015. For instance, the 2023 study revealed that median employment earnings for those accepted in 2016 increased to $58,400 in 2017 and then to $76,800 in 2021 (five years after landing). Additionally, it states that the typical income of newly enrolled students in 2018 was $55,200 in their first year of employment and increased to $70,800 three years later. This demonstrates how quickly newcomer earnings increased. Over the course of the five years, the median employment income for Canadians remained largely unchanged, averaging only $40,870 in 2021 (compared to $38,006 in 2017). Newcomers who enter the country under a federal program for highly skilled workers, like Express Entry, are frequently qualified to fill positions in the labour market in Canada. Based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score—which assesses individuals’ in-demand human capital traits such language proficiency, work experience, vocation, age, and education—they are asked to apply for permanent residence status. According to IRCC, persons who have the highest CRS ratings have the best chance of assimilating into the Canadian economy. The IRCC advanced this idea in 2023 by instituting invitation-only rounds of selection based on categories. Rather than receiving an overall high CRS score, Express Entry candidates are invited in these draws based on a particular criteria, usually their job experience. There is currently no information available on the economic effects of these arrivals. In contrast, the median salary of economic immigrants admitted to Canada via a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream that is not associated with Express Entry is often lower. According to the report, after a year of admission, the median job wages for the PNP entrance cohorts varied from the mid-$40,000s to the low $50,000s. There is little effect of additional score criteria on income. The survey points out that additional information submitted with an Express Entry application may have an impact on median salaries. On the other hand, unless candidates achieved the maximum possible scores for these traits, additional scoring criteria do not always translate into higher median wages two to three years after admission, according to report data. For instance, it discovered that candidates with a three-year or longer post-secondary certification from a Canadian university who were allowed to Canada in 2019 had somewhat higher median job earnings than those without such a credential. On the other hand, the median salary of individuals admitted in 2019 who held a post-secondary Canadian credential for one to two years was less than that of those who had no post-secondary education in Canada ($51,000 vs. $61,100). For those with siblings living in Canada, the same applied. For those who arrived in 2019, the typical salary two years after arrival was $53,100 for those who had a sibling who was a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, compared to $61,200 for those who did not. Those with pre-arranged employment in other occupations were also found to have higher median incomes than those who did not. For example, those who arrived in 2018 with an “other” job offer had median incomes of $84,500 while those without an arranged employment reported a median income of $60,700. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

Express Entry

In this week’s third Express Entry draw, the IRCC is inviting 2,000 candidates.

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In the most recent Express Entry lottery, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In a category-based selection draw for individuals with French language competency, the department extended invitations to 2,000 candidates. A minimum score of 394 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was required for candidates to be considered. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Following a program-specific draw for 3,200 candidates for the Canadian Experience Class on August 14, this is the third draw of the week. 763 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates were awarded ITAs in a draw held on August 13. A minimum CRS score of 690 was required. The draws this week come after an exceptionally high number of Express Entry drawings held in July. In nine different drawings, the IRCC awarded almost 25,000 ITAs to hopefuls. This indicates that since the system’s inception in 2015, July has seen the highest number of Express Entry draws of any month. It represents a noteworthy recovery after a sluggish June that saw only one. Two of the four draws held in July were for candidates who satisfied the requirements for French language competency. The other four draws were category-based selection draws. This category’s draw on July 18 has the lowest CRS score of the month (400). ITAs were given to candidates in commerce and healthcare occupations in the other two category-based draws. Three of the five draws that remained were for candidates who were already enrolled in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and two of the draws were specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). PNP candidates received the highest CRS score of the month on July 2 (739). The IRCC is meeting its objective of holding more domestic drawings for candidates for permanent residency who are currently residents of Canada, as seen by the number of program-specific draws held after a year of just category-based selection and general draws. This is a part of the department’s declaration that it will endeavor to meet its goal for admissions of permanent residents while simultaneously working to decrease the number of temporary residents in Canada. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS August 15 French language proficiency 2,000 394 August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509 August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690 July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 Express Entry: What Is It? IRCC launched Express Entry, an application management system, in 2015 to assist in the selection of economic immigrant candidates who have the best chance of successfully assimilating into Canada’s employment and economy. Applications from three programs are managed by it using the Comprehensive Ranking System: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the CEC. Based on human capital variables like age, occupation, education, language proficiency, and job experience, the system assesses and ranks candidates. A candidate’s total CRS score is determined by adding the scores for each factor. The best scorers have the best chance of being invited to submit an application for permanent residence. What is category-based selection? Category-based selection rounds of invitations were introduced in May 2023 as a means for IRCC to further target the Express Entry candidates that are likely to either fill an urgent need in the workforce or to help the department reach a demographic target. IRCC says the department decided on the six categories following months of consultations with relevant stakeholders. Categories include: Healthcare occupations Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors Transport occupations Agriculture and agri-food occupations French-language proficiency The recently released Express Entry year-end report for 2023 found that candidates in the STEM category received the most ITAs throughout the year (32,111) followed by French-language candidates (15,812). However, according to an Access to Information Request shared with CIC News earlier this year, it is expected that candidates in the French-speaking category will receive the highest number of ITAs in 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

Express Entry

PNP candidates are invited to Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw.

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In the most recent Express Entry lottery, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In a draw linked with the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the department invited 763 candidates. A minimum score of 690 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was necessary for candidates to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment The lottery that took place today is the first of August and comes after an extraordinary number of Express Entry draws in July. In nine different drawings, the IRCC awarded almost 25,000 ITAs to hopefuls. This indicates that since the system’s inception in 2015, July has seen the highest number of Express Entry draws of any month. It represents a noteworthy recovery after a sluggish June that saw only one. Two of the four draws held in July were for candidates who satisfied the requirements for French language competency. The other four draws were category-based selection draws. This category’s draw on July 18 has the lowest CRS score of the month (400). ITAs were given to candidates in commerce and healthcare occupations in the other two category-based draws. Three of the five draws that remained were for candidates who were already enrolled in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and two of the draws were specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). PNP candidates received the highest CRS score of the month on July 2 (739). The IRCC is meeting its objective of holding more domestic drawings for candidates for permanent residency who are currently residents of Canada, as seen by the number of program-specific draws held after a year of just category-based selection and general draws. This is a part of the department’s declaration that it will endeavor to meet its goal for admissions of permanent residents while simultaneously working to decrease the number of temporary residents in Canada. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application management system introduced by IRCC in 2015 to help select economic immigration candidates who are most likely to integrate into Canada’s economy and workforce successfully. It uses the Comprehensive Ranking System to manage applications from three programs; the CEC, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). The system evaluates and ranks candidates based on human capital factors such as their age, occupation, education, language ability and work experience. Each factor is assigned a score, and the sum is a candidate’s overall CRS score. Those with the highest scores are the most likely to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency. What is category-based selection? Category-based selection rounds of invitations were introduced in May 2023 as a means for IRCC to further target the Express Entry candidates that are likely to either fill an urgent need in the workforce or to help the department reach a demographic target. IRCC says the department decided on the six categories following months of consultations with relevant stakeholders. Categories include: Healthcare occupations Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors Transport occupations Agriculture and agri-food occupations French-language proficiency The recently released Express Entry year-end report for 2023 found that candidates in the STEM category received the most ITAs throughout the year (32,111) followed by French-language candidates (15,812). However, according to an Access to Information Request shared with CIC News earlier this year, it is expected that candidates in the French-speaking category will receive the highest number of ITAs in 2024. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

Family Sponsorship, NEWS

Invitations to the Parents and Grandparents Program will be distributed beginning today.

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Invitations to apply (ITAs) will be sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to sponsors who completed “Interest to Sponsor” forms via the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) as of today, May 21. For a period of two weeks beginning today, the IRCC will send out 35,700 invitations in an attempt to approve 20,500 full applications for permanent residency (PR). Sponsors who initially submit their “Interest to Sponsor” form will get ITAs at the email address they provided. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Who is qualified to be invited to the PGP in 2024? In order for sponsors to be qualified for an invitation under the PGP this year, they need to: Have filled out an Interest to Sponsor form on the IRCC website in 2020 (but not in 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023, when they were not sent an ITA); Be a registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, a citizen of Canada, or a permanent resident of Canada; Be at least eighteen years old; Reside in Canada (during the Interest to Sponsor process, prospective applicants will be required to furnish proof of status); Surpass the program’s minimum income requirement (if married or in a common-law partnership, the sponsor’s and spouse’s income can be combined) and give the IRCC documentation of your income; and Sign a contract:   Must provide 20 years of financial assistance for the sponsored (beginning from the day of their permanent residency); Quebec applicants will be required to sign a 10-year undertaking; Must reimburse the sponsored family members for any social assistance benefits received (if any) over a 20-year period; and A supplementary “undertaking” with the province of Quebec needs to be signed if the sponsor calls that province home. After receiving an ITA from the PGP, what should I do?   Sponsors must reply to an ITA by the deadline specified in the invitation email by submitting an application. At this point, application costs (which typically start at $1,205 CAD) must also be paid. The IRCC advises sponsors to prepare their application by reading the instruction manual in its entirety and completing the application package. Keep in mind that you have to send in your completed application to IRCC by the time mentioned in the email inviting you. Applications that are incomplete, submitted after the deadline, or completed incorrectly may result in issues or, in certain cases, be simply rejected. Applications are going to be sent back if They lack certain details; There are no fees; They are sent in after the ITA email’s specified deadline; The applicant did not at first acquire an ITA; or The application’s contents and the information on the “Interest to Sponsor” form do not match. Applications must be filed via either the Representative Permanent Residence Portal (if the sponsor is working with a representative) or the Permanent Residence Portal. If sponsors don’t get an ITA this year, what can they do?   The immigration service will only take into consideration PGP candidates from the 2020 intake this year for the fourth year in a row. The Super Visa is an additional means via which Canadian citizens and permanent residents can reconnect with their parents and grandparents, according to the country’s immigration laws. Parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be sponsored to visit and temporarily dwell in Canada through the Super Visa temporary residence stream. Family members can travel to Canada for up to five years at a time with the Super Visa starting in June 2022, without needing to reapply for status. Holders of Super Visas are also eligible to seek for a two-year visa extension, which would allow them to stay in the country for up to seven years at a time. The Super Visa, which is available year-round and has no cap on the number of applications processed by IRCC, provides an accessible means of bringing family members to Canada, even if it only grants temporary residence status to parents and grandparents. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

Citizenship, NEWS

In 2024, Canada will observe Citizenship Week.

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Citizenship Week is being observed annually in Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said in a statement issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that this week is a chance for Canadians to consider what it means to be Canadian. The week of May 13–19 is in effect. Throughout the week, the Minister will visit “local organizations that provide assistance to newcomers by offering a range of services from official language training to finding employment” in addition to attending many citizenship ceremonies and celebrations. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, Canada welcomed 393,500 new citizens, surpassing the almost 364,000 new citizens over the same time in the previous year. This month’s other events in Toronto that cater to newcomers include the yearly Newcomer Day. Anyone in Toronto can attend Nathan Phillips Square on May 23 to learn more about employment opportunities, settlement services, Canadian history, and other topics. There will also be a naturalization ceremony that day. What makes one a citizen of Canada? Many rights and liberties are afforded to Canadian residents in a multicultural society that promotes tolerance for people of many backgrounds, including gender, race, and religion. A Canadian passport, which is one of the best in the world and grants visa-free travel to more than 100 nations, is also available to citizens. They don’t need to bother about acquiring a visa or permit in order to enter or exit Canada. In addition, citizens have access to additional government benefits and are promised free healthcare (as long as they have a provincial health card). They can also vote in federal, provincial, and local elections. Last but not least, Canadian citizens pay a lot less for post-secondary education than do international students. How to apply for citizenship in Canada There are several steps involved in obtaining Canadian citizenship. First and foremost, all newly naturalized citizens must be long-term residents of Canada. You can do this by submitting an application via any of the more than 100 Canadian immigration routes. A candidate for citizenship must then fulfill the requirements for physical residency after obtaining the status of permanent resident. In particular, candidates for citizenship need to have spent a minimum of three of the previous five years, or 1,095 days, in Canada. Additionally, candidates must have at least a four-star Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score in either French or English, which are the country’s official languages. The following can be used to illustrate this: Outcomes of an authorized third-party examination; or Transcripts or a diploma from an English- or French-speaking school or post-secondary institution; Proof that the student completed some government language programs with a CLB 4 or higher. After fulfilling these prerequisites, candidates need to ace a citizenship exam. The IRCC administers this test, which takes 20 to 30 minutes to finish and includes questions regarding geography, political process, Canadian history, and the rights and obligations of Canadian citizenship. A score of 15 out of 20 is required for passing. Ceremony for citizenship An applicant for citizenship in Canada is required to attend a citizenship ceremony upon approval. In the course of the event, candidates will Take the Oath of Citizenship; Get their citizenship certificate; Sign the Oath or Affirmation of Citizenship form; and Sing the national anthem. The ceremony can take place in person in front of a judge or through a video link provided for those unable to attend in person. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

NEWS

In the most recent draws, PNP candidates are invited by three provinces.

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This week, notices of interest were sent to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) by Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba. With the exception of Nunavut and Quebec, every province and territory in Canada has its own PNP. These initiatives support the efforts of provincial governments in choosing economic immigrants who will successfully integrate into the community and bolster its economy. Established in 1998, the Permanent Residence Program (PNP) aims to disperse the economic advantages of immigration over the entire country of Canada, rather than just a select few major hubs like Toronto or Vancouver. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Depending on their eligibility, all PNPs offer a variety of streams to draw in a broad pool of applicants, including individuals with experience in particular fields, international students, and those with job offers in the province. Results of provincial immigration, April 20–26 The Ontario Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the Employer Job Offer; Foreign Worker Stream were sent to 209 individuals by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on April 23. Every contestant received a minimum of 53 points. Candidates in skilled trades occupations were the focus of the draw. Since the province solicited 630 candidates on January 9, this was the first draw of that kind. British Columbia A relatively minor draw was held on April 23 for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), which invited little over 86 candidates from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams (including BC candidates for Express Entry). Five lotteries were held with the purpose of selecting candidates for particular jobs. 45 applicants with a minimum score of 120 in tech jobs were invited to the largest draw. Additionally, 19 candidates with a minimum score of 95 in healthcare occupations were invited by the province. Eleven applicants were solicited for positions in childcare and construction. Candidates for childcare and construction required to score 95 and 92, respectively. Lastly, less than five applicants with a minimum score of 85 in veterinary jobs were also invited. Manitoba In the most recent draws of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), 327 candidates were invited on April 24. Three streams of candidates were invited by the government, with 203 individuals from the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream who had finished their post-secondary education in Manitoba being one of them. To be considered, these individuals needed to receive a minimum score of 811. Additionally, 66 candidates from the International Education stream received invitations. There was no reference to a minimum score. In the end, 58 applicants were invited via the Skilled Worker Overseas stream as a result of a calculated recruitment campaign. To be considered, these contenders had to receive a score of at least 644. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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