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On July 3, 2024, British Columbia issued 77 invitations through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech draw. This draw focused on attracting skilled workers and international graduates in the technology sector, which is a critical area for the province’s economic growth and innovation.     Streams and Requirements     The 77 invitations were distributed […]

The latest Express Entry draw for Canada took place on July 2, 2024. This draw issued 920 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 739. This score includes the additional 600 points awarded for having a provincial […]

Starting today, July 1st, 2024; Australia has introduced significant changes in the Student Visa application process. First of all, now you need to apply for a student visa while residing outside Australia. You won’t be allowed to apply for a student visa while residing in the country. As per the new rule, even Visitors and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]