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Canada introduced new instructions for international students working on campus
On March 1, 2022, the Government of Canada updated instructions for international students who work on campus. According to the new instructions, foreign students who have not submitted an immigration medical exam (IME) while applying to their study permits and perform on-campus work as research or teaching assistants at facilities located off-campus will have to undergo an IME if their on-campus work is considered as essential and is in a hospital or any other public health facility. The Government also updated the section regarding work authorization for full-time students with a part-time course load in their final academic session.
#International_students, #Study_permit, #IME, #medical_exam, #on_campus_work
Ottawa extended the public policy allowing visitors to apply for a work permit
On March 1, 2022, the Government of Canada extended the public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit. The public policy, which came into effect on August 24, 2020, has been extended until February 28, 2023, allowing all temporary residents who are in Canada to apply inland for an employer-specific work permit, regardless of their arrival time in Canada. The public policy also allows eligible former temporary foreign workers to work in Canada while a decision on their work permit application is pending.
#Work_permit, #Temporary_residents, #temporary_foreign_workers, #visitors
Immigration Minister issued a statement on Fraud Prevention Month
On March 1, 2022, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Sean Fraser issued a statement on Fraud Prevention Month. The Minister stated that immigration fraud continues to be a common and serious crime in Canada for many prospective immigrants who decided to get help from unlicensed consultants or lawyers. Every March, IRCC actively participates in the Government of Canada’s Fraud Prevention Month to inform newcomers about the risks associated with fraud and the ways they can protect themselves. He advised newcomers to be informed and prepared to protect themselves and prevent possible fraud.
#Fraser, #Fraud_Prevention_Month, #immigration_fraud, #IRCC
Ontario issued 411 invitations through the Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams
On February 28, 2022, Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 238 invitations to apply (ITAs) for the Masters Graduate stream. The minimum score of this round was 41 points, 6 points more than it was in the previous draw. On March 1, 2022, Ontario also invited 173 candidates under the PhD Graduate Stream. The minimum score for this draw was 16, 9 points fewer than in the previous program-specific draw. In 2021, the province invited 2,038 candidates under these two streams. In total, Ontario invited 7,287 candidates under all streams in 2022.
#Ontario, #OINP, #PNP, #Employer_Job_Offer, #international_students, #Occupations_in_demand, #skilled_workers, #Masters_graduates, #PhD_graduates
Ontario issued 1,082 invitations in Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and International Student Streams
On March 1, 2022, the Government of Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) and International Student Stream (EJO IS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province issued 456 invitations to apply (ITAs) to the eligible candidates through the EJO FW Stream with a minimum score of 39, and 626 ITAs to international students through the EJO IS Stream. The minimum score for this stream was 42 and above. This year, the OINP invited 2,923 candidates under all Employer Job Offer streams. In total, Ontario invited 7,287 candidates under all OINP streams in 2022.
#OINP, #Ontario, #Employer_Job_Offer, #foreign_workers, #International_students, #EJO_IS, #EJO_FW
Alberta updated the AAIP inventory
On March 1, 2022, Alberta published the update of the inventory of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). According to the update, there were around 375 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications and 950 Expressions of Interest in the Alberta Express Entry pool. In 2021, the province issued all 6,250 nomination certificates to eligible applicants and invited 6,608 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry. In 2022, Alberta has already issued invitations to 1,000 candidates.
#Alberta, #AINP, #PNP, #ITA, #Nomination_certificate, #Express_Entry
British Columbia issued 136 invitations in the new the BCPNP Tech draw
On March 1, 2022, British Columbia held a new draw in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Tech Program (BC PNP Tech). In this draw, the province invited 136 candidates in four categories: Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker, Skills Immigration – International Graduate, Express Entry British Columbia – Skilled Worker, and Express Entry British Columbia – International Graduate. The lowest score in all categories was 85 points, the same as it was in the previous draw. In 2022, in total, British Columbia invited 1,482 candidates, including 595 applicants under the BCPNP Tech.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #Tech_Pilot, #PNP, #BCPNP_Tech
Prince Edward Island introduced a new stream to fill in-demand jobs in the province
On March 1, 2022, Prince Edward Island’s Office of Immigration has introduced a new stream to help employers fill in-demand jobs in the province. The new Occupations in Demand stream will be an employer-driven program that allows employers to hire prospective immigrants to positions, such as nurses, accommodation housekeepers, truckers, or construction labourers that they are unable to fill through the local job market. According to Matthew MacKay, Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture Minister, “Prince Edward Island is facing significant labour shortages, while also experiencing an increased demand for specific skills.”
#PEI, #Occuparions_in_demand_Stream, #labour_shortage, #PEI_OIDS
Prince Edward Island is ready to accept Ukrainian families through the government-assisted refugee program
On March 1, 2022, Prince Edward Island’s Premier Dennis King announced readiness to work with the Federal Government to accept Ukrainian families through the government-assisted refugee program. The province donated $50,000 to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal Fund to support Ukraine. In addition, the province also will raise the Ukrainian flag at the Provincial Administration Buildings for the next seven days and illuminate the Shaw Buildings facing Rochford Street in the colours of the flag of Ukraine.
#PEI, #Ukraine, #refugees