British Columbia’s International Credentials Recognition Act, set to come into effect on July 1, represents a significant policy initiative aimed at improving the recognition of foreign qualifications and credentials. This legislation seeks to address the longstanding challenges faced by internationally trained professionals in having their credentials recognized, thus enabling them to integrate more effectively into […]
Month: June 2024
“Quebec’s Latest Immigration Draw Lowers Minimum Score: 1,470 Invited for Permanent Residency”
In the latest Quebec draw, held on June 20, 2024, a total of 1,470 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency. This draw saw a minimum score requirement of 585 points, marking a notable decrease from prior draws, which typically had higher cut-off scores. For example, the draw on June 6, 2024, required a […]
Australian Government Introduces New Student Visa Restrictions From 1st July 2024
Starting 1 July 2024, holders of certain visas, including Visitor and Temporary Graduate visas, will no longer be able to apply for Student visas while in Australia. Student visa applicants with a genuine intention to pursue studies in Australia will still be able to apply for a Student visa from offshore (outside of Australia). What […]
Manitoba PNP latest draw invites 163 candidates for PR
The last Manitoba PNP draw took place on June 21, 2024. This draw offered a total of 163 invitations issued to International Education Stream and Skilled Worker Overseas candidates with a minimum score of 721. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) regularly searches the IRCC’s Express Entry pool to find candidates who may meet the criteria of one of Manitoba’s […]
Express Entry: IRCC invites 1,499 Candidates in Latest Draw
The most recent Express Entry draw conducted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,499 candidates to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for this draw was 663 points. The Express Entry system is a popular immigration pathway for skilled workers who wish to move to Canada. Candidates are […]
Saskatchewan Issues 120 Invitations for Immigration
Saskatchewan has extended 120 invitations for Canadian immigration in its latest Expression of Interest draw, conducted through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This is the first such draw since March. The draw distributed 32 invitations through the Occupations In-Demand Stream and 88 through the Express Entry Stream. These invitations targeted 59 different National Occupational Classification […]
Canada’s Path to Phasing Out Closed Work Permits
The Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SCSAST) has released a report recommending that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stop issuing closed work permits. The report examined the structure and use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which was introduced in 1973 to help Canadian employers fill urgent, unstaffed positions […]
Canada’s Salary Surge: What You Need to Know About the Rising Wages
The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, effective October 1, 2024. This 3.9 per cent annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) and brings Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest in Canada. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is helping […]
Canada’s Express Entry Draw Invites 3,000 Skilled Workers.
The latest Express Entry draw, conducted on May 31, 2024, was notable for its focus on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants. In this draw, 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency were issued, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cutoff of 522. This draw marked the first CEC-specific draw of the year and the […]
Canada Unveils Game-Changing Policy – Caregivers Rewarded with Instant Permanent Residency at Arrival!”
Canada has made a big move to welcome caregivers even more warmly. Now, caregivers arriving in Canada may have the opportunity to become permanent residents right away. This means they can settle in Canada with ease and enjoy all the benefits of being a permanent resident, including access to healthcare and education for their families. […]
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