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LMIA processing times updated

Author: Admin | July 12, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada

On July 10, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA processing times for LMIA applications under various streams. Service Canada is committed to providing all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and acknowledges the significance of the program in solving Canada’s labor shortages and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

35 candidates invited under the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream

Author: Admin | July 12, 2023 | Categories: Saskatchewan

On July 6, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted the fourth invitation round in the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream 2023 and invited 35 entrepreneurs. This round’s highest Expression of Interest (EOI) score was 125 points. The average score was 110 points. The lowest score was 105. The province will... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Canada published the results of the IEC draws held in the past two weeks

Author: Admin | July 11, 2023 | Categories: International Experience Canada

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the results of the IEC draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From June 24 to July 7, Canada invited 3,286 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of July 7, 25,848... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

IRCC held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

Author: Admin | July 11, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On July 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates, selecting candidates for French language proficiency. In round #256, IRCC issued 2,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates. This round had the lowest cut-off score of 2023 – 439 points! ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is attracting new permanent residents

Author: Admin | July 10, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Canada’s Start-Up Visa program (SUV) helped more foreign nationals become permanent residents of Canada this year compared to last year, according to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the first four months of 2023, the SUV welcomed 195 new permanent residents, an increase of 8.3%... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

IRCC held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw

Author: Admin | July 10, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On July 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 1500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations. In round #255, the cut-off score was 463 points, 13 points fewer than in the previous healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

748 candidates invited under the Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream

Author: Admin | July 9, 2023 | Categories: Ontario

On July 6, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation draw under the Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the latest tech draw, the OINP issued 748 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand tech occupations. Those candidates’... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Alberta published the results of the new AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream

Author: Admin | July 8, 2023 | Categories: Alberta

On July 4, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The province held two draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). On June 29, 2023, Alberta invited 65 candidates working in the construction sector. On July 4,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

New BC PNP Draw issued 137 invitations in the Skilled Worker–International Graduate categories

Author: Admin | July 7, 2023 | Categories: British Columbia

On July 5, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 97 invitations with a minimum score of 90 points. In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

IRCC invited the first STEM candidates in the new occupation-specific Express Entry draw

Author: Admin | July 7, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On July 5, 2023, IRCC held the first occupation-specific Express Entry draw for STEM candidates and issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates. In round #254, the cut-off score was 486 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 23, 2022, at 00:01:29 UTC. As of July... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Immigration Specialists in Toronto, Ontario | Gunness & Associates

LMIA processing times updated

35 candidates invited under the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream

Canada published the results of the IEC draws held in the past two weeks

IRCC held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is attracting new permanent residents

IRCC held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw

748 candidates invited under the Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream

Alberta published the results of the new AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream

New BC PNP Draw issued 137 invitations in the Skilled Worker–International Graduate categories

IRCC invited the first STEM candidates in the new occupation-specific Express Entry draw

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