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Alberta updated the AAIP inventory
On January 30, 2024, Alberta published the update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new update, there were around 4,690 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 1,420 Rural Renewal Stream applications, and 735 applications under all pathways (Family Connection and In-Demand Occupation Streams, Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Priority Sectors, and Accelerated Tech Pathway) of the Express Entry stream. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocated a quota of 9,750 nominations to Alberta for 2023 under the AAIP. For 2024, the allocation has yet to be published.
#Alberta, #AAIP, #PNP, #ITA, #Nomination_certificate, #Express_Entry
British Columbia invited new skilled candidates under the BCPNP
On January 30, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the tech draw, the province invited 89 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 103 points. BC issued 49 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). In the Healthcare-targeted draw, British Columbia invited 27 candidates who scored 60 points. The province also issued 29 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. British Columbia issued up to 199 ITAs in the fourth draw of 2024. This year, the province has already invited up to 1,004 candidates.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP, #ECE, #construction_workers #BCPNP_Tech
MPNP invited over 100 Ukrainian candidates
On January 30, 2024, the Government of Manitoba held the 22nd draw for Ukrainian candidates. In this draw, the province invited 117 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To be eligible, applicants must be Ukrainian citizens, have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language band, have connections to the province (close relative, community ties, previous employment, or studies in Manitoba), and score at least 60 points in the EOI registration points-grid, and possess a valid language test in one of the official languages. The province invited 815 candidates in 2024, including 117 Ukrainian nationals.
#Manitoba, #MPNP, #Ukrainian_nationals, #Ukraine
New Brunswick welcomes international nurses into the healthcare system
On January 30, 2024, New Brunswick’s Health Minister Bruce Fitch celebrated the contributions of internationally educated nurses at Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John. The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to healthcare workforce growth, emphasizing the importance of recruiting nurses. Over 180 job offers have been accepted from a recruitment mission in the Philippines, and since 2021, over 500 internationally educated nurses, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and healthcare aides, have been recruited. Over 200 are already employed in the province, with others undergoing the immigration process. The process to become licensed in New Brunswick has been expedited for nurses from 14 countries. These nurses can work in support positions before becoming licensed.
#New_Brunswick, #nursing, #healthcare_workers, #internationally_trained_nurses