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“BREAKING: Canada Conducts First Healthcare Express Entry Draw Since July!”

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. In this healthcare-specific category-based draw, 3,000 ITAs were sent to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463. This marks the third Express Entry draw within a single week, following a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on November 19 and a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18. It is also the second consecutive week of multiple Express Entry draws. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment The previous week saw a total of 1,933 ITAs issued across various categories, including CEC, PNP, and French-speaking candidates.   According to IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, the federal government is set to increase Express Entry targets for next year, aiming to welcome 124,680 candidates.   Of these, over 82,000 admissions will be allocated to a new category, the In-Canada Focus category. This will predominantly include candidates from the CEC but may also feature those in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned streams.   Additionally, 41,700 permanent residence admissions are reserved for the “Federal Economic Priorities” category. This stream targets candidates with expertise in in-demand occupations critical to Canada’s labor market needs. What is Express Entry? Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for three primary economic immigration programs: Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)   Applicants are evaluated using the CRS, which awards points based on factors like age, occupation, language proficiency, education, and work experience.   Additional CRS points can be earned for having a sibling in Canada, applying as a couple, or combining Canadian and foreign work or education experience.   Candidates with a provincial nomination under an enhanced PNP stream receive an extra 600 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of securing an ITA.   Those with the highest CRS scores are most likely to receive an ITA in future Express Entry draws, provided they meet the draw’s specific criteria. Summary of 2024 Express Entry Results The recent draws reflect IRCC’s commitment to meeting Canada’s immigration targets while addressing labor market demands and prioritizing qualified candidates across different streams. Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS November 20 Healthcare occupations 3,000 463 November 19 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 November 18 Provincial Nominee Program 174 816 November 15 French language proficiency 800 478 November 13 Canadian Experience Class 400 547 November 12 Provincial Nominee Program 733 812 October 23 Trade occupations 1,800 433 October 22 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 October 21 Provincial Nominee Program 648 791 October 10 French language proficiency 1,000 444 October 9 Canadian Experience Class 500 539 October 7 Provincial Nominee Program 1,613 743 September 19 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 509 September 13 French language proficiency 1,000 446 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 Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“IRCC Invites CEC Candidates for the Second Week in a Row!”

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates. A total of 400 ITAs were issued in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, with candidates requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to qualify. This draw follows a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18, which invited 174 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 816. It also marks the second consecutive week of Express Entry draws. Last week, IRCC issued 1,933 ITAs to candidates in the CEC, PNP, and French-language proficiency streams. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment According to IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, federal immigration targets through the Express Entry system are set to rise in the coming year. The department aims to welcome 124,680 Express Entry candidates in 2025. Of this total, over 82,000 admissions will focus on a new “In-Canada Focus” category, primarily targeting CEC candidates but also including those in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned Express Entry streams. The remaining 41,700 permanent resident admissions will be allocated to the “Federal Economic Priorities” category, which prioritizes candidates with experience in high-demand occupations across the Canadian labor market. What is Express Entry? Express Entry is the system used to manage applications for three key economic immigration programs: the CEC, FSWP, and FSTP. Candidates in these programs are evaluated through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns scores based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and occupation. Additional points are awarded for factors like having a sibling in Canada, applying with a spouse, or combining education and work experience in Canada and abroad. Those with a provincial nomination through an enhanced PNP stream receive an extra 600 CRS points, significantly boosting their chances of receiving an ITA. Candidates with the highest CRS scores are most likely to receive ITAs in upcoming Express Entry draws, provided they meet the specific criteria of the draw. Express Entry in 2024 This year, IRCC has consistently focused on draws targeting various categories, aligning with its strategy to meet Canada’s economic and labor market needs. Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS November 19 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 November 18 Provincial Nominee Program 174 816 November 15 French language proficiency 800 478 November 13 Canadian Experience Class 400 547 November 12 Provincial Nominee Program 733 812 October 23 Trade occupations 1,800 433 October 22 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 October 21 Provincial Nominee Program 648 791 October 10 French language proficiency 1,000 444 October 9 Canadian Experience Class 500 539 October 7 Provincial Nominee Program 1,613 743 September 19 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 509 September 13 French language proficiency 1,000 446 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 Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“IRCC Invites PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw!”

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Invitations to apply (ITAs) for the latest Express Entry draw have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 174 ITAs were distributed by the department through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be taken into consideration, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 816. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This is the second week in a row that Express Entry draws have occurred. The previous week issued a total of 1,933 ITAs to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, PNP candidates, and candidates with French-language proficiency. Federal targets for immigration through the Express Entry system are set to increase next year, per IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan. The immigration department hopes to welcome 124,680 Express Entry candidates to Canada in the next year. In addition, more than 82,000 of these admissions will be dedicated to a new category for Express Entry candidates in Canada, known as the In-Canada Focus category. This category will be comprised primarily of CEC candidates in the Express Entry pool, but may also include candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned Express Entry streams. Per the latest Levels Plan, the remaining 41,700 permanent residence (PR) admissions will be reserved for the “Federal Economic Priorities” category. This category will invite candidates in the Express Entry pool who have professional experience in in-demand professions and occupations in the Canadian labour market. What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application management system for three major economic immigration programs for those seeking permanent residence: the CEC, the FSWP, and the FSTP. Candidates in these programs are evaluated using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns scores based on key factors like age, occupation, language proficiency, education, and work experience. Additional points may be granted for having a sibling in Canada, applying with a spouse or partner, or combining Canadian and international education and work experience. Receiving a provincial nomination through an enhanced PNP stream adds 600 CRS points, greatly boosting the likelihood of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Those with the highest CRS scores are the most likely to receive an ITA in upcoming Express Entry draws, as long as they meet the criteria for the specific draw. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS November 18 Provincial Nominee Program 174 816 November 15 French language proficiency 800 478 November 13 Canadian Experience Class 400 547 November 12 Provincial Nominee Program 733 812 October 23 Trade occupations 1,800 433 October 22 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 October 21 Provincial Nominee Program 648 791 October 10 French language proficiency 1,000 444 October 9 Canadian Experience Class 500 539 October 7 Provincial Nominee Program 1,613 743 September 19 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 509 September 13 French language proficiency 1,000 446 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 Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“Canada’s Happiest Provinces Revealed: New Survey Results!”

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Quebec is the happiest province in Canada, according to a recent Angus Reid Institute survey. A randomized sample of 1,609 Canadians aged 18 and older participated in an online poll administered by the non-profit between July 31 and August 2, 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration  The survey specifically looked at Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and grouped the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) together. Province Rank Net total happy “Very happy” “Pretty happy” Quebec 1 75% 16% 59% Manitoba 2 65% 3% 62% Atlantic Provinces 3 63% 11% 52% British Columbia 4 61% 12% 49% Alberta 5 60% 11% 49% Ontario 7 55% 10% 45% Saskatchewan 7 53% 7% 46% The biggest percentage of respondents came from Quebec, where 59% said they were “pretty happy” and 16% said they were “very happy.” Manitoba came in second (62%). In the middle of the spectrum were British Columbia (61%), Alberta (60%) and the Atlantic provinces (63%). With only 53% of respondents describing themselves as pleased, Saskatchewan had the lowest score, followed by Ontario with 55%. Survey variables Respondents were asked to score their level of happiness and satisfaction on a variety of criteria, including: health outlook on life relationship with family community housing free time personal finances love life stress levels support systems how others think of them and overall quality of life. Canadians appear to be generally content with their relationships and sense of community. Relationships with friends (77%), family (85%), support system (80%), community (77%), and how others perceive them (85%) were among the factors that respondents evaluated highly, indicating that more individuals are content with those characteristics. However, stress levels (56%) and money (53%) were the two areas that Canadians were least satisfied with. Shifting attitudes According to the study, 36% of people say they are “not too happy” or “not happy at all,” and the number of people in this group has increased since 2015. It cites several factors, including the COVID-19 epidemic and its aftermath, inflation, housing costs, and affordability, as causes of this decline in the perceived general quality of life in Canada. Another aspect that was identified was growing polarization. However, the data shows that most Canadians are generally content, with 76% saying they were satisfied with their overall quality of life and 61% describing themselves as cheerful. Relocating to a province in Canada The Provincial Nominee Program is a useful route if you’re considering relocating to a particular Canadian province. In order to assist in the selection of talented workers worldwide, almost every province and territory runs a PNP. For people considering relocating to Canada via this path, there are now more than 80 PNP streams available. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“November 2024 Express Entry Pool Update: What’s Changing for Canadian Immigration?”

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) boosted the frequency of federal immigration choices in October following a slowdown in Express Entry draws throughout September. The second Express Entry trade vocations draw of 2024 was also held by IRCC; this was the first time this group had been selected since July of this year. In addition to discussing the makeup of the Express Entry candidate pool at the beginning of November, this article will analyze the October drawings. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Express Entry pool’s current condition Which drawings took place in October? Six Express Entry drawings in four streams and selection categories took place in October. Through these draws, the immigration authorities sent out 5,961 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR), matching the 5,911 ITAs sent out the month before. Draw sizes tended to be smaller in October than in September because a comparable number of ITAs were issued over a greater number of draws. Additionally, compared to September, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores for every draw went up. The following table details Express Entry draws in October: Draw Number Date Round Type ITAs Issued CRS Cut-off Scores 316 October 7, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 1,613 743 317 October 9, 2024 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 500 539 318 October 10, 2024 French Language Proficiency 1,000 444 319 October 21, 2024 PNP 648 791 320 October 22, 2024 CEC 400 539 321 October 23, 2024 Trade Occupations 1,800 433 In the Express Entry pool, the IRCC has continued to regularly invite candidates from the CEC, PNP, and French-language categories to apply for permanent residence. Since July of this year, the immigration service has regularly staged lotteries for applicants in these streams/categories. Additionally, the IRCC has said in their 2018 Immigration Levels Plan that they would keep giving priority to these applicants for selection as permanent residents via the federal Express Entry system. Despite the fact that October saw a marginally larger number of ITAs than September, the overall number of ITAs issued was still lower than in prior months: Month ITAs Issued July 25,125 August 10,384 September 5,911 October 5,961 What is the Express Entry pool’s current score distribution? The breakdown of candidate scores in the Express Entry pool as of October 22, the date of the most recent draw at the time of writing, is as follows: CRS Score Range Number of Candidates 0-300 5,462 301-350 22,928 351-400 51,048 401-410 10,871 411-420 11,071 421-430 10,583 431-440 12,047 441-450 10,931 451-460 11,306 461-470 12,900 471-480 14,914 481-490 12,240 491-500 11,925 501-600 13,430 601-1200 124 Total 211,780 This data is also presented as a bar graph for further visualization: How do the pool’s scores compare to one another? To better understand how particular CRS scores fit within the general distribution of CRS scores in the Express Entry candidate pool, the following table use percentile scores. For the upper limit of each CRS score range, we have computed a percentile score, which indicates the percentage of applicants having scores at or below that cutoff point in relation to the entire pool. We only determined the percentile for the highest CRS score within each range because the IRCC data is displayed in ranges. The percentage of candidates who scored within each percentile range is shown below, along with the percentile ranges for the highest scores in each IRCC-reported range: CRS Score Range Number of Candidates Percentile Range Percentage 0-300 5,462 0 – 2.58% 2.58% 301-350 22,928 2.58 – 13.41% 10.83% 351-400 51,048 13.41 – 37.51% 24.10% 401-410 10,871 37.51 – 42.64% 5.13% 411-420 11,071 42.64 – 47.87% 5.23% 421-430 10,583 47.87 – 52.87% 5.00% 431-440 12,047 52.87 – 58.56% 5.69% 441-450 10,931 58.56 – 63.72% 5.16% 451-460 11,306 63.27 – 69.06% 5.34% 461-470 12,900 69.06 – 75.15% 6.09% 471-480 14,914 75.15 – 82.19% 7.04% 481-490 12,240 82.19 – 87.97% 5.78% 491-500 11,925 87.97 – 93.60% 5.63% 501-600 13,430 93.60 – 99.94% 6.34% 601-1200 124 99.94 – 100.00% 0.06% Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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Ontario and British Columbia Conduct Provincial Nominee Program Draws 

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The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), established in 1998, enables provinces and territories to collaborate with the federal government on immigration responsibilities. This program aims to spread the benefits of immigration throughout Canada. While a provincial nomination does not directly grant permanent residency, it substantially enhances an applicant’s profile by adding 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Express Entry candidates, greatly increasing the likelihood of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in future draws.  Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Recent Provincial Immigration Highlights  Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)  Date: October 17, 2024  Stream: Express Entry – Skilled Trades  Invitations: 1,307 candidates  CRS Range: 405-435  Eligibility: Candidates must have work experience in specific occupations as outlined by the National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes.  British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)  Date: October 16, 2024  Total Invitations: More than 190 candidates  Draw Breakdown:  General Selection: 102 candidates were invited across various streams.  Targeted Draws: Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams (including Express Entry BC options) focused on candidates with professional experience in specific industries.   General draw  Newfoundland & Labrador Approaching Maximum Nomination Capacity for 2024  On October 8, 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills announced that the province is nearing the limit of its allocated nominations for the year.  Each year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets an immigration target, which includes a quota for provincial nominations. These quotas vary by province based on factors like labor market needs and the province’s capacity to support new immigrants.  As Newfoundland and Labrador reaches the end of its 2024 allocation, the provincial immigration department will focus on applications in key labor shortage areas, such as:  Healthcare  Early Learning  Construction  While applications will continue to be accepted under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), they won’t be processed until early 2025, except for those with extenuating circumstances. The standard 25-day processing time for the NLPNP will resume in January 2025.  Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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Provincial immigration nominations are issued by Manitoba and British Columbia.

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Invitations to apply (ITAs) for immigration have been sent out by Manitoba and British Columbia via their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Through streams designated for skilled workers with expertise in critical employment fields, a job offer from the province, or prior academic coursework in the nominating province, candidates were solicited. Go on for a detailed explanation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Results of immigration, May 3–May 10   Note: The processes used by various PNPs to rate applicants for immigration are unique. Therefore, it is not appropriate to compare the cut-off scores for immigration drawings in one PNP with those from PNPs in other provinces. Furthermore, certain provinces may refer to ITAs using different words (like “Notifications of Interest” or “Letters of Advice to Apply”), although they all refer to the same type of invitation. BC, or British Columbia   Through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s (BCPNP) streams for skilled workers and international graduates (which includes the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option), at least 77 individuals were invited by British Columbia. Those with qualifying professional expertise in the BCPNP target industries (veterinary care, childcare, construction, healthcare, and tech) were encouraged to apply for the posts. Each draw had different minimum scores, with the following cut-offs: Cut-off score for childcare draws: 90; Cut-off score for construction drawings: 93; Score threshold for healthcare draws: 100; Cutoff score for Tech Draw: 120; and Cut-off score for veterinary care draws: 80. Those who have just graduated within the last three years from an approved Canadian institution or college are the target audience for the International Graduate stream, which also includes the EEBC option. To be eligible for this stream, a job offer from a B.C. employer must be secured. The stream is an improved PNP stream that is compatible with the federal Express Entry system, as shown by the “includes EEBC option.” This implies that the BCPNP may extend invitations to qualified applicants in the Express Entry pool to immigrate and establish themselves in the province via this stream. Manitoba This week, 371 individuals were invited by Manitoba via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Three distinct streams of candidates were solicited, along with a draw tailored to a particular occupation. A selection process focused on profiles indicating current employment in occupations where there is a high labor shortage in the province was used for the initial draw. Candidates with experience in the following 18 National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes* were awarded ITAs: 72024 – Supervisors, operators of motor vehicles and other ground transportation; and 73301 – Transportation operators, including bus drivers and subway operators. * Canada’s national system for defining and classifying various employment in the nation’s labor market is known as the NOC system. 242 qualified applicants were called to the second draw, which was an all-program selection held under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, which consists of the Employer Direct Recruitment and Manitoba Work Experience paths. To be invited, candidates had to receive a minimum ranking score of 836. The International Education Stream invited 76 qualified candidates for the third draw. Graduates from Manitoban institutions who fit the demands of the province’s labor market are invited to apply for the International Education Stream. The International Student Entrepreneur pathway, Graduate Internship track, and Career Employment pathway are all included in this stream. The last draw, which included 35 applicants with a minimum ranking score of 698, was held under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. Candidates from overseas with professional expertise and in-demand skills can nominate themselves for immigration to Manitoba under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. The Human Capital pathway and the Manitoba Express Entry pathway make up the stream. Sixty-six of the 371 invited individuals indicated they had a valid Express Entry profile and a valid job seeker validation code. 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 Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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In the most recent drawings, five provinces invited applicants for provincial immigration

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This week, applications for provincial immigration have been extended to five provinces: Prince Edward Island (PEI), British Columbia (BC), Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec. Provincial Nominee Programs, a type of regional immigration program, are used in every Canadian province and territory—with the exception of Nunavut and Quebec—to choose candidates for economic immigration (PNPs). The goal of these programs is to assist each participating province and territory in welcoming talented immigrants who, in the opinion of their local government, can best assist in addressing the demands of the local labor market and demographic issues. Note: Because of its government’s agreement with the federal government to retain control over its own economic immigration, Quebec does not operate a PNP. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Immigration outcomes by province from April 27 to May 3. The British Columbian On April 30, 2024, two provincial immigration draws were held in British Columbia. The province of British Columbia (BC) invited 47 people to a general draw for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In keeping with the format of all previous BCPNP general draws this year, candidates were taken into consideration from each of the following five streams: Expert Laborer Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option for skilled workers Foreign Alumnus Foreign Graduate: EEBC choice Beginning and Moderately Skilled A minimum score of 131 was necessary for invitation to all but one of these streams, with the exception of the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled applicant group (minimum score of 107). In addition to the main draw, BC held four further draws in which it extended invitations to applicants in the categories of skilled worker and international graduate (including EEBC option). In particular, invitations were sent to candidates in the following four occupational groups. Below is a breakdown of the precise numbers: Candidates in childcare jobs (minimum score of 91) received nine invitations. Candidates for construction vocations received nine invites (minimum score of 93). Candidates in healthcare occupations (minimum score of 100) received nine invitations. For veterinary care vocations (minimum score of 80), less than five invitations were sent out to candidates. Quebec Just now, the results of two different lotteries for provincial immigration were released by Quebec, one of the two provinces that does so. On April 11, 2024, the first of these two draws took place. 1,036 persons were invited by the province to apply for permanent selection as a result of this draw. Note: The Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) is in charge of immigration in Quebec. On April 8, 2024, a drawing was held from the Arrima bank in Quebec for this batch of invites. During this draw, candidates had to satisfy both of the following requirements in order to be invited: An oral French skill level of level 7 or above, as determined by the French proficiency level scale for adult immigrants in Québec or its equivalent. The Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français is the name of this scale. Hold a legitimate employment offer from anywhere outside the boundaries of Montréal’s metropolitan area Furthermore, individuals whose occupations were included in one of two grouped lists of National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes were invited to participate in this draw. The website of the Government of Quebec provides further information on the particular NOCs that were invited. It should be noted that candidates with a NOC in group one of occupations had to receive a minimum score of 536, whilst candidates in group two of occupations had to receive a minimum score of 606. April 25th illustration An additional 1,415 individuals were invited by Quebec to apply for permanent selection on April 25. On April 22, 2024, a selection was made from the Arrima bank for this round of invites. Candidates had to fulfill three requirements in order to be invited during this draw: an oral French competency level of seven or above, as determined by the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français own a legitimate work offer from anywhere outside the boundaries of Montréal’s metropolitan area A minimum of 598 points is required. Next Steps: Those who were invited by the Quebec government may now submit an application for a Quebec Selection Certificate. If an applicant for immigration is planning to settle in Quebec, they must have this certificate before submitting an application to the IRCC for permanent residence. Alberta Other than Quebec, only Alberta posts the results of its provincial immigration draw in retroactive fashion. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), the province’s PNP, announced this week the outcomes of a draw held on April 17, 2024. 49 Notifications of Interest (NOI) letters were sent out by the AAIP during this draw to individuals who qualified for its “dedicated healthcare pathway with Alberta job offer” category. All of these applicants had to have a CRS score of at least 302. Manitoba Manitoba released updated PNP draw results on April 30. In compliance with the specific immigration measure for Ukraine implemented by the provincial administration, this particular draw was devoted to welcome immigration candidates. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) sent 451 Letters of Advice to Apply for this special immigration measure to qualified candidates during this draw. On May 2, Manitoba held another draw in which candidates were invited from three streams. Initially, the MPNP sent out 488 Letters of Advice to Apply in an occupation-specific selection from the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. The qualified candidates listed below received these letters: Individuals who hold the subsequent NOC 2021 occupations: 33102 – Orderlies, patient service associates, and nurse assistants Managers of retail and wholesale commerce, 60020 Individuals employed in the following NOC 2021 sub-major group: 731 – General trades in construction Individuals employed in the following three primary groups of the NOC 2021: 12-Supervisors of finances and administration as well as specialized administrative jobs 14-Supply chain logistics and financial and administrative assistance 22-Technical jobs in the applied and scientific sciences Apart from the aforementioned, 66 letters were sent by

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