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IRCC held a new all-program Express Entry draw
On June 27, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #251, the cut-off score was 486 points, the same as in the previous all-program draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was June 21, 2023, at 00:57:04 UTC. As of June 27, 2023, there are 220,003 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 2,163 fewer than in the previous update. In 2023, Canada issued 59,048 ITAs through fifteen Express Entry draws.
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA, #immigration_to_Canada, #PR
Alberta invited new candidates under the new occupation-specific AAIP draws
On June 27, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new invitation rounds in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The province held three draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). On June 20, 2023, Alberta invited 68 candidates working in the construction sector. On June 21, the province issued 19 invitations under the Designated Healthcare Pathway, while on June 22, the AAIP invited 125 candidates under the Family Connection pathway. As of June 27, 2023, the province invited 1,643 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry and issued 5,282 nomination certificates.
#Alberta, #AAIP, #PNP, #ITA, #Nomination_certificate, #Express_Entry
The Government of Canada announced a new policy to help foreign workers enhance their skills
On June 27, 2023, Canada introduced a new temporary measure that allows temporary foreign workers without a study permit to pursue longer study programs. This measure allows foreign workers to pursue additional training and education to enhance their careers and future job prospects. The measure applies to those who hold a valid work permit or have applied to renew their work permit on or before June 7, 2023 and are authorized to work. Under this new measure, foreign workers can study full-time or part-time without restrictions on the length of the program until the policy expires, which is three years.
#Foreign_workers, #work_permit, #study_permit, #international_students
BC invited over 180 candidates in the new BCPNP draws
On June 27, 2023, 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 130 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 87-109 points. The province issued 30 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 20 candidates who scored 60 points. In addition, the province invited fewer than five candidates working in other priority occupations. In total, British Columbia issued up to 185 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 5,310 candidates.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP, #ECE
Nova Scotia will provide pre-arrival services for newly arrived immigrants
On June 27, 2023, the Canadian Government invested $6.8 million in the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) to provide pre-arrival services for new immigrants. This program helps newcomers make informed decisions, including employment preparation, to better integrate into their new community. The investment is part of over $60 million in settlement funding across Canada, which helps newcomers apply for recognition of their foreign credentials and links them to federal and provincial settlement services. In total, 15 organizations will receive funding for pre-arrival services based in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and internationally.
#Nova_Scotia, #funding, #investment, #pre_arrival_services, #ISANS
Immigration Minister announced Canada’s new Tech Talent Strategy
On June 27, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023. The strategy aims to help businesses in Canada compete by attracting highly skilled workers in in-demand occupations and promoting Canada as a destination for digital nomads. The strategy includes creating an open work permit stream for H-1B visa holders, expanding the Innovation Stream under the International Mobility Program, improving the Start-up Visa Program, and increasing spots for applicants. The government will prioritize applications supported by venture capital, angel investor groups, and business incubators. The goal is to attract the skills and business talent needed to create jobs for the future.
#IRCC, #Fraser, #Tech, #Tech_Talent_Strategy, #H1B_visa, #tech_workers