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IRCC issues 911 invitations to apply in Express Entry draw for PNP 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). Only candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were eligible to receive 911 ITAs from the department. To be considered, candidates had to receive a minimum of 732 points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Get a Free Express Entry Assessment The first drawing of the month is today, and it comes after a hectic summer. In 14 distinct Express Entry lotteries, the IRCC solicited candidates in July and August. More precisely, since the system’s debut in 2015, July has broken the record for the most drawings in a single month. Between July 2 and July 31, there were nine drawings. In the most recent Express Entry, which was held on August 27, 3,330 individuals received invites in a lottery that was limited to those enrolled in the Canadian Experience Class. IRCC has recently adopted a pattern of multiple draws every other week. They generally include at least one draw for PNP candidates. This is line with IRCC’s previously announced intention to hold more “domestic” draws to ensure that temporary residents in Canada have increased opportunity to become permanent residents and to reduce the volume of temporary residents entering Canada. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS September 9 Provincial Nominee Program 911 732 August 27 Canadian Experience Class 3,300 507 August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694 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 What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application management system that was introduced by IRCC in 2015 to help the department select economic immigration candidates with in-demand human capital attributes. It oversees three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. The Comprehensive Ranking System is the cornerstone of the system. It assigns a point score to applicants for several attributes such as their language ability, work experience, education, occupation and age. Taken together, these points make up a candidate’s overall score. Those with the highest scores are the most likely to recieve an ITA. Candidates in these programs can also apply for streams of the Provincial Nominee Program that are aligned with Express Entry, a process known as enhanced nomination. Express Entry candidates who are nominated through a PNP automatically recieve an additioanl 600 CRS points, making it extremely likely they will recieve an ITA in an upcoming Express Entry draw, depending on the type of draw. IRCC also introduced category-based selection draws in 2023 to allow the department to target the candidates with more specific in-demand attributes, mostly based around work experience. Candidates who recieve ITAs in one of these draws are not required to be in any specific Express Entry  program (although they must still be in the Express Entry application pool) and the minimum CRS required is generally lower than it would be for a program-specific or general draw. The six categories are: 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 IRCC reviews these categories every year and says that as labour market priorities and demographic demands shift, the categories may change in coming years. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“Ontario and BC Nominate New PNP Candidates: Your Path to Canadian PR!”

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Provincial selections for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) were held this week for each program’s respective PNPs. The selection of candidates was based on their work history, language skills, and professional experience. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Results of provincial immigration (August 31–September 6) The Ontario The OINP conducted a draw for skilled workers who speak French on September 5. Candidates with scores in the range of 290 to 393 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) received 96 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) from the province. The French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream is for French-speaking skilled workers who want to settle in Ontario. To be eligible, candidates must qualify for the federal Express Entry pool through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC), meet specific work experience and language proficiency requirements, hold a recognized degree, intend to reside in Ontario, and demonstrate sufficient settlement funds. Candidates cannot apply directly and must first receive a NOI Ontario to proceed with their permanent residence (PR) application to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). British Columbia On September 4, the BCPNP conducted two provincial nominee lotteries using various channels. A general selection was made for the Entry Level & Semi-Skilled, International Graduate, and Skilled Worker streams in the first draw. With the exception of the Entry & Semi-Skilled stream, which needed a minimum score of 110, the draw sent invitations to 75 candidates who scored at least 128. The second draw was a focused selection process via the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams for applicants with prior expertise in important sectors of the British Columbian economy. The following is a breakdown of this draw: 31 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 83 to be invited; 33 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 89 to be invited; 19 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 99 to be invited; and At least one candidate with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 80 to be invited. Closure of the Saskatchewan Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot 31 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 83 to be invited; 33 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 89 to be invited; 19 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 99 to be invited; and At least one candidate with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 80 to be invited. Closure of the Saskatchewan Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot has been permanently closed as of August 30, 2024. After this date, no more employment approval forms or applications will be received. Applications that have already been filed and have a current Candidate-Specific Job Approval Letter will still be handled through to the end. The closure is intended to improve settlement outcomes and expedite immigration procedures. There are still open program categories under SINP, and potential applicants have access to alternate routes. On September 6 and 11, 2024, the SINP will provide information sessions on substitute choices. Email or the SINP’s communication channels can be used to get more information and specifics about this move. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“Who’s In? Meet the Latest CEC Candidates Receiving ITAs!”

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An applicant’s ability to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency through Express Entry (EE) is contingent upon their CRS score. Candidates that meet the requirements of the CEC program can apply to join the Express Entry (EE) pool, where they will be compared to other candidates and assigned a score based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The Canadian government periodically chooses the top scorers who meet the requirements for the draw and sends them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency in Canada. 3,300 CEC-eligible applicants were most recently chosen by the IRCC from the EE pool. These applicants met the lowest cut-off score in this draw category since the year’s beginning with a CRS score of 507 or above. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment We have created a few fictional profiles of candidates who would have been selected in the previous CEC draw. EXAMPLE 1: Bio: Sehan is a 26-year-old chemical engineer from Sri Lanka. He moved to Canada to do a three-year bachelor’s degree in engineering after which he did a diploma course. After graduating, he got a job at a Canadian company as a process engineer and has worked there for a little over two years. He has advanced English language skills (CLB10+ in all categories), which have earned him the maximum number of points in that category but does not speak French. Here’s a breakdown of his skills and qualifications – and the points allotted to them. Age 26 110 Education Two or more post-secondary credentials with at least one being three years 128 English language proficiency Advanced 136 Work Experience in Canada 2.5 years 53 Education (Language + Canadian Work Experience)   50 Canadian education   30   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (427 / 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (50/100)    Additional Factors: (30/600)  Based on this profile, Sehan has 507 points, which is exactly equal to the last CEC cutoff score. That means that there are high chances he would have received an ITA following the latest draw. EXAMPLE 2: Bio: Helena is a 29-year-old marketing professional from England who already has two years of work experience there. She moved to Canada to pursue a master’s degree in marketing and then joined a firm in Canada where she worked for a year. Helena has excellent English skills (CLB10+ in all categories) but does not speak French. Here’s a breakdown of her skills and qualifications, and the points allotted to them.   Age 29 110 Education Master’s degree 135 English language proficiency Advanced 136 Work experience in Canada 1 year 40 Education (language + work experience)   50 Foreign work (language + Canadian work experience)   38 Canadian education   30   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (421/ 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (88/100)    Additional Factors: (30/600)  Results: Based on this profile, Helena has 539 points, which is higher than the last CEC cutoff score. That means that she would have received an ITA following the latest draw. EXAMPLE 3: Bio: Samia is a 31-year-old architect with a year of experience in an Egyptian company with a global presence. After receiving a valid job offer from Canada, she arrived on a work permit and has worked in the country for a year. She has arranged employment with an LMIA. Samia has good English skills (CLB9 in all categories) but doesn’t speak French. Although she has two degrees, she has never studied in Canada.   Age 31 99 Education Two or more post secondary credentials with at least one being 3 years 128 English language proficiency Initial advanced 124 Work experience in Canada 1 year 40 Education (language + Canadian work experience)   50 Foreign work (language + Canadian work experience   38 Qualifying Canadian job offer   50   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (391/ 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (88/100)  Additional Factors: (50/600)    Results: Based on this profile, Samia has 529 points which is higher than the last CEC cutoff score. That means that she would have received an ITA following the latest draw. EXAMPLE 4: Bio: Sami is a 33-year-old from Algeria who moved to Canada to become an electrician. He enrolled in a trade school and completed an apprenticeship program. After finishing this, he worked for a year as an electrician. He speaks good English (CLB9 in all categories) skills and is also fluent in French (CLB8 in all categories).   Age 33 88 Education Three-year post-secondary credential 128 English language proficiency Initial advanced 124 French language proficiency High intermediate 12 Work experience in Canada 1 year 40 Education (language + Canadian work experience)   50 Trade certification   50 Canadian education   30 Proficient in French   50   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (392 / 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (100/100)  Additional Factors: (80/100)  Results: Sami received 572 points, which is well-above the current cut-offs in the CEC category.   Where do I rank in the Express Entry pool? IRCC has a comprehensive and up-to-date record of all the profiles in the Express Entry pool which can give candidates an idea of the overall state of the EE pool and how they rank within it. This list is constantly changing as new profiles are submitted and older ones expire. As of August 27, there are 205,137 candidates in the pool. According to this draw, most candidates seem to be in the 450-500 points range, with that bracket having 61,133 candidates. With current cut-offs in the CEC draws being higher than 500, boosting points by improving language abilities, getting an eligible job offer or exploring PNP options can help a candidate get an ITA. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“Ontario, BC, and Manitoba Open Doors: Provincial Nomination Invites Sent!”

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In the most recent round of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, invitations have been sent out to three Canadian provinces. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the provinces share joint authority over immigration. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, every province and territory in Canada runs PNPs. Quebec and the federal government have a separate agreement that gives Quebec complete control over who it chooses as economic immigrants. A certain number of nominations are sent to each government, which they can then distribute to candidates for economic immigration. The population and labor requirements of a province are among the many variables that determine how many nominations the IRCC accepts. For instance, the most nominations are given to Ontario, which has the greatest population in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Immigration Levels Plan for 2024–2026 states that the IRCC wants to use the PNP to bring in 110,000 new permanent residents this year. A provincial government’s nomination does not equate to an invitation from the IRCC to submit an application for permanent residence. Applications for the two distinct programs must be submitted separately. Provincial immigration figures for August 24–30 The Ontario 1,287 candidates for the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) received letters of interest from Ontario on August 22. To be considered, candidates had to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 435–435. Additionally, they mandated work experience in a targeted field that had a certain National Occupation Classification code. British Columbia On August 27, British Columbia sent out more than 158 invitations to candidates for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) who were skilled workers and international graduates (including those who applied through Express Entry into the province). The province held five targeted draws for candidates in specific occupations. The minimum score required varied for each draw. Draw results included: 40 candidates in childcare occupations with a minimum score of 83 31 candidates in construction occupations with a minimum score of 88 18 candidates in healthcare occupations with a minimum score of 99 69 candidates in tech occupations with a minimum score of 118 Less than five candidate in veterinary care occupations with a minimum score of 80 Manitoba The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program  (MPNP) held a draw on August 30 inviting 150 candiates from two PNP streams. The province invited 126 candidate from the International Education stream. No minimum score was reported. It also invited 24  candudates from the Skilled Worker Overseas stream under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative. These candidates required a minimum score of 727. Among all the letters of advice issued, 21 went to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“Canada Issues 3,300 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw!”

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In the second Express Entry draw of the week, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 3,300 applicants were invited by the government through a Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-only lottery. A minimum score of 507 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was required for candidates to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Yesterday, the department invited 1,121 candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program-only (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 694 to be considered.  The last round of multiple Express Entry draws took place between August 13-15. The draw on August 15 was a category-based selection draw for those eligible for the French-speaking proficiency category. On August 13, Canada invited 763 candidates in a PNP only draw. Candidate’s needed a minimum score of 690 to be considered. A draw on August 14 was for 3,200 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum score of 509. IRCC has recently developed a pattern of holding multiple draws every other week. Over the past few months especially there has been an increased number of PNP and CEC draws. This is in line with the department’s priority to hold more domestic draws to help reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada while also working toward hitting the permanent resident admissions targets outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. IRCC is planning to welcome 110,770 newcomers through Express Entry in 2024 and 117,500 in 2025. Candidate’s who recieve ITAs in the later half of the year are more likely to help meet the 2025 target because IRCC has a service standard of six months to process all finalized Express Entry applications. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS August 27 Canadian Experience Class 3,300 507 August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694 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 What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application managment system that oversees three prominent economic immigration class programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates in these programs are evaluated and ranked based on human capital factors using the Comprehensive Ranking System. They receive scores for their occupation, work experience, age, education, language ability and occupation in addition to other factors such as if they are immigrating with a spouse or partner or have a sibling in Canada. The points they receive for each factor are added together and make up an overall CRS score. Those who have the highest scores are the most likely to recievev an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in an upcoming Express Entry draw. In May 2023, IRCC also annouced it would begin holding category-based rounds of invitations for Express Entry candidates who meet certain criteria due to their occupation or language abilities. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“Express Entry: 1,121 PNP Candidates Invited in Latest IRCC 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). The department held a draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) solely, and 1,121 individuals were invited. A minimum score of 694 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was required for candidates to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw is the the fourth of the month. The last Express Entry draw happened on August 15 and was a category-based selection draw for those eligible for the French-speaking proficiency category. Two other draws took place the same week. On August 13, Canada invited 763 candidates in a PNP only draw. Candidate’s needed a minimum score of 690 to be considered. A draw on August 14 was for 3,200 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum score of 509. IRCC has recently developed a pattern of holding multiple draws every other week. Over the past few months especially there has been an increased number of PNP and CEC draws. This is in line with the department’s priority to hold more domestic draws to help reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada while also working toward hitting the permanent resident admissions targets outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. IRCC is planning to welcome 110,770 newcomers through Express Entry in 2024 and 117,500 in 2025. Candidate’s who recieve ITAs in the later half of the year are more likely to help meet the 2025 target because IRCC has a service standard of six months to process all finalized Express Entry applications. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694 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 What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application managment system that oversees three prominent economic immigration class programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates in these programs are evaluated and ranked based on human capital factors using the Comprehensive Ranking System. They receive scores for their occupation, work experience, age, education, language ability and occupation in addition to other factors such as if they are immigrating with a spouse or partner or have a sibling in Canada. Their total CRS score is the sum of the points they receive for each factor. In a future Express Entry draw, the candidates with the highest scores stand the best chance of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Additionally, the IRCC announced in May 2023 that it will start hosting category-based invitation rounds for Express Entry applicants who satisfy specific requirements related to their profession or language proficiency. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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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

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British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

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This week, applicants are being asked to apply for provincial immigration programs in three Canadian provinces. Invitations were sent out by Alberta and British Columbia (B.C.) via their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Instead of having a PNP, Quebec has a separate arrangement with the federal government that gives the state the power to choose every candidate for economic immigration. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration figures for August 3–9. British Columbia Over 144 individuals were asked by British Columbia this week to submit nomination applications via the BC PNP. 52 applicants were invited by the province in a general draw that took into account applicants from the entry-level, semi-skilled, skilled worker, and international graduate streams. With the exception of Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled candidates, who had to score 110, all candidates needed to receive a minimum score of 132. Additionally, four occupation-specific drawings were held by British Columbia for applicants in the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams. Among them were: 32 candidates in childcare occupations with a minimum score of 88 29 candidates in construction occupations with a minimum score of 90 24 candidates in healthcare occupations with a minimum score of 101 and; less than five candidates in veterinary care occupations with a minimum score of 80 Alberta On July 30, Alberta conducted a drawing for applicants in the Alberta job offer stream of its Dedicated Healthcare Pathway. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 or above was necessary for the 54 candidates. Alberta shares the outcomes of these draws in retrospect. Candidates must already have an application in the Express Entry application pool in order to be considered for this stream, which is in line with Canada’s federal Express Entry system. In an upcoming Express Entry draw, applicants who obtain an invitation from the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will automatically receive an extra 600 CRS points on their application, almost guaranteeing them an ITA. Alberta is also launching a new expression of interest system on September 30, 2024, for worker streams. This new system will replace the current monthly application intake and allow for an ongoing intake of applications. The AAIP says that applicants will be placed in a selection pool and then be invited to apply based on their “candidate ranking and provincial labour market needs and priorities.” Quebec Quebec invited provincial immigration candidates on August 1. Like Alberta, Quebec posts provincial immigration results retroactively. The province invited 1,490 people to apply. They required a minimum score of 580 to be considered in addition to  a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français  (Quebec’s scale of French proficiency levels for adult immigrants) or its equivalent; Candidates may also have been considered if they had a job offer outside of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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Immigrating to Canada through Ontario’s PNP

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Temporary residents living in Ontario, Canada’s most popular arrival destination, have access to multiple avenues to permanent residency (PR) through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This is made possible by Ontario’s specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The OINP gives the local government the authority to extend invitations to immigrant applicants who they believe have the greatest potential to close demographic and labor market gaps in the community. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration It is one of the eleven PNPs that the Canadian provinces and territory run. Which OINP streams demand that you live in Ontario? Three PNP streams in Ontario particularly call for previous or current residency in the region. Stream of Skilled Trades: Human Capital Division The OINP often falls into four groups. One of such categories is the Skilled Trades stream under the Human Capital category (more on that later). In order to be eligible for this stream, applicants must be residents of Ontario at the time of their application for permanent residence and hold a valid work permit. Note: Because this stream is connected to the IRCC’s Express Entry program, candidates in the Skilled Trades stream who accept an OINP nomination will get 600 extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. There are other eligibility criteria for candidates looking to pursue PR through this stream. Applicants must: Have a valid Express Entry profile Have accumulated at least one year of full-time paid work experience Possess a valid license or certificate (if applicable) Achieve a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 or higher (English or French) Graduate Stream for Masters: Masters and PhD Applicants may also think about the Masters and PhD programs offered by the OINP. The Masters Graduate stream in Ontario is one of the two streams available in this category. This stream employs the Expression of Interest (EOI) mechanism of the province and is intended for foreign nationals with a Masters degree from Ontario universities that meet the requirements. This implies that in order to be considered for PR, prospective individuals must register an EOI and develop a profile. It is not connected to the IRCC’s Express Entry system, in contrast to the Skilled Trades stream. In addition to having a Masters degree from an eligible university in Ontario, applicants must meet the following two criteria: Must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one of the last two years Must have achieved a CLB Level 7 or higher (English or French) PhD Graduate Stream: Masters and PhD Category The PhD Graduate stream for candidates who have a PhD degree from an eligible Ontario university. Similar to the Masters Graduate stream, this stream is not Express Entry-aligned. Again, interested candidates must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the past two years to be eligible for PR through this stream. Interested applicants must create a profile and register an EOI to be eligible for PR. Note: there is a $1,500 dollar (Canadian) application fee for both streams. What are my other OINP immigration options? The OINP has four larger categories. The following will briefly summarize the streams (as well as their eligibility criteria) that have not yet been mentioned in this article. Visit this dedicated webpage for full details on all of the OINP’s categories and streams, including application fees, how each stream works and what happens when you receive an OINP nomination. Note: Both of the OINP’s Masters and PhD Category streams were outlined above. Human Capital Category Stream Name Express Entry Linked? Details Human Capital Priorities Yes * Includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC)* Applicants must have a valid Express Entry profile* Applicants must have a Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD degree* Applicants must have a minimum of one year full-time paid work experience French-Speaking Skilled Worker Yes * Includes the FSWP and CEC* Requires applicants to have strong skills in English and French (including CLB level 7 or higher in French)* Applicants must have a Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD degree* Applicants must have a valid Express Entry profile* Applicants must have a minimum of one year full-time paid work experience   Employer Job Offer Category   Stream Name Express Entry Linked? Details Foreign Worker No * Requires a job offer* For skilled workers with two years of work experience if the occupation does not require a license or other certification* Job offer must include pay that is higher than the median wage level for that occupation in Ontario International Students No * Requires a job offer* For recent graduates of Ontario post-secondary institutions In-Demand Skills No * Requires a job offer* For “intermediate skilled workers” in certain eligible sectors who have a job offer to work in an in-demand occupation* Applicants must have at least nine months of work experience* Job offer must include pay that is higher than the median wage level for that occupation in Ontario* Requires applicants to have CLB level 4 or higher (English or French)* Applicants must have a high school diploma Skilled Trades No * Requires a job offer* Job offer must include pay that is higher than the median wage level for that occupation in Ontario* Applicants must have a two-year degree or diploma from a Canadian institution   Business Category   Stream Name Express Entry Linked? Details Entrepreneur No * For foreign nationals looking to start a business or buy an existing one in Ontario* Applicants must have business experience of 24 months in the last 60 months* Applicants must control at least one-third of the business’ equity* Applicants must be actively involved in managing the business Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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