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British Columbia invited new Skilled Immigration candidates under the BCPNP
On December 13, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates. In the general draw, the province invited 180 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 80-104 points. In addition, British Columbia invited 19 candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 13 candidates. Additionally, less than five invitations have been issued for other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104). In total, the province invited up to 217 candidates for this draw. In 2022, British Columbia has already issued 8,845 invitations.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP, #ECE
IRCC is trying to resolve the IT glitch in the Express Entry system
Following the introduction of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed disruptions in the Express Entry system. Unfortunately, Provincial Nominee Programs candidates were also impacted by this technical glitch. IRCC has stated that they are actively investigating these issues and striving to find solutions. However, the department has yet to indicate when a resolution will be available or what the underlying problems may be. Furthermore, IRCC asserts that candidates should check for updates regularly as more information becomes accessible.
#IRCC, #NOC_2021, #Technichal_glitch, #IT_glitch, #Express_Entry, #PNP
BC invited up to ten business candidates
On December 13, 2022, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, BC PNP invited up to five candidates. The lowest score of this round was 116 points, 4 points fewer than the previous draw. In addition, the province invited fewer than 5 candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot category with a minimum score of 134. The maximum points in the Entrepreneur Stream grid are 200. 120 points candidates can get for self-declared factors such as Experience & Ownership, Net Worth, Investment, etc. Another 80 points are given for the business concept. This year, the province invited up to 59 entrepreneurs under the BCPNP.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #Entrepreneurs, #Business_immigration, #Regional_Pilot, #Rural_immigration, #PNP
Canada cannot provide residencies for foreign-trained healthcare professionals
Returning Canadian and international medical graduates have difficulties practicing medicine in Canada due to the scarcity of residency spots. Unfortunately, those who studied abroad face even more adversity in obtaining a residency than their counterparts who studied in Canada. This makes it almost impossible for them to pursue careers in Canada. Despite increased demand, the number of available spots for healthcare professionals in Canada has been gradually declining since the late 1980s. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has attempted to open up immigration programs for physicians and nurses alike. However, these efforts have not sufficiently remedied this growing shortage.
#Healthcare, #IRCC, #Healthcare_workers, #medicine