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IRCC invited 964 PNP candidates under Express Entry
On July 30, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fifth Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates of the year. IRCC issued 964 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the PNP-targeted draw. In round #306, the cut-off score was 686 points, 16 points more than in the previous PNP-targeted draw, held on July 16, 2024. The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 27, 2024, at 07:07:21 UTC. As of July 30, 2024, 210,704 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. In 2024, Canada has already issued 63,579 invitations through the regular Express Entry draws.
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA, #PNP
British Columbia invited new skilled professionals and tech workers
On July 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 64 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 120 points. BC issued 33 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202) with a minimum score of 89. British Columbia invited 22 candidates who scored 101 points in the Healthcare-targeted draw. The province also issued 27 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. To get an ITA, candidates needed to receive 90 points or more. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. Thus, British Columbia issued up to 151 ITAs in this draw. In 2024, the province has already invited up to 4,018 candidates.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP, #ECE, #construction_workers #BCPNP_Tech
BC PNP achieved record growth in 2023
In 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) nominated a record 8,200 individuals for permanent residence, reflecting significant growth from the previous year. The program enhanced its strategic selection to support BC’s economic needs by focusing on education, language skills, and regional employment. As a result, over a third of the nominees were located outside Metro Vancouver. The BC PNP continued to prioritize sectors like healthcare, childcare, veterinary care, and technology, and in November, added construction to meet labour demands for housing projects. The program also transitioned the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot to an ongoing stream, reinforcing its commitment to regional economic development.
#BCPNP, #population_growth, #British_Columbia, #permanent_residence, #economic_growth
Canada’s spousal sponsorship immigration sees monthly rise
In May, Canada experienced a 10.7% increase in the number of new permanent residents through its Spousal Sponsorship program compared to April, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. This follows a 12.6% rise in April, rebounding from a 12.8% dip in March. By the end of May, 29,445 new permanent residents were welcomed under this program, although this is 21.6% fewer than the same period last year. Ontario led with the highest arrivals, followed by significant increases in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Based on current trends, Canada might see 70,668 new residents by year-end.
#Spousal_Sponsorship, #Immigration, #Permanent_Residents, #IRCC, #PR, #sponsorship