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Canada introduced a transition period for distance learning measures
On August 25, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) created a transition period for measures allowing international students to pursue their studies online from abroad. IRCC extended the distance learning measures until August 31, 2023. International students who submit a study permit application no later than August 31, 2022, will be able to complete up to 100% of their program online and remain eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). However, study time from September 1, 2023, will be deducted from the length of students’ post-graduation work permits, regardless of when they began their studies.
#IRCC, #PGWP, #Dintance_learning, #international_students, #online
Saskatchewan invited 629 candidates under the SINP
On August 25, 2022, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 295 ITAs. Another 334 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 65 points, 2 points fewer than it was in the previous draw. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited candidates under 10 different NOCs. This year, Saskatchewan has already invited 5,551 candidates.
#Saskatchewan, #SINP, #Express_Entry, #Occupations_in_demand, #PNP
New Brunswick will prioritize certain applicants for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream
The Government of New Brunswick processes applications considering the provincial labour market needs to support the goals of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). Effective immediately, the province has implemented specific measures to manage the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream inventory by end of 2022. According to the update, application processing priority will be given to Francophone applicants and international students graduating from the province’s educational institutions. In addition, the following NOC categories will also be prioritized: NOC 2147, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2281, 2282, 2283, and NOC 3012, 3233, 3413, 4412.
#New_Brunswick, #NBPNP, #Skilled_worker_stream, #NB_Skilled_Workers, #skilled_Workers, #NOC, #NB
Canada is the most popular immigration destination in the world
According to Australian research of English-language Google search terms, Canada is the world’s most popular immigration destination. According to the report, Canada took first place, being the most popular destination for prospective immigrants in 50 other countries across the world. Canada is a very open and pleasant nation for foreign nationals, which has resulted in it becoming a very diverse and multicultural nation. It also frequently ranks high on government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic freedom, and education.
#Immigration_to_Canada, #Immigrate_to_Canada, #Google