Saskatchewan's Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) recently concluded its 2nd Entrepreneur draw of 2024, extending invitations to 15 aspiring entrepreneurs. The draw, held on April 11, 2024, showcased a range of scores among candidates, with the highest Expression of Interest (EOI) scoring at 125 points, while the average settled at 100...

On April 11, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the 1st occupation-specific Express Entry draw of 2024 for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals and issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates. In a move to bolster its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce,...

On April 5, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times remained the same for the Global Talent Stream.  Global Talent Stream - 7...

According to the World Happiness Report Canada's standing as one of the world's happiest Countries is a testament to its enduring spirit and commitment to collective well-being. Canada shines brightly on the global happiness stage, claiming the prestigious title of the second happiest country within the G7 alliance. Delving into...

Saskatchewan's study permit allocation grew by 25.4 percent to 15,054 in April. It is expected to result in around 7,200 study permits for international students in the upcoming year. Advanced Education Minister Gordon Wyant stated that international students are vital for economic growth and labor market needs.  IRCC has also...

On April 5, 2024, Ontario took a significant step in welcoming immigrants by announcing an increased nomination allocation for OINP 2024. This move reflects the province's commitment to facilitating pathways to permanent residency and addressing labor market needs.  Enhanced Nomination Quota The Government of Ontario has revealed that the annual...

On April 5, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC, announced the international student distribution across provinces and territories in 2024. The cap is set at 485,000 permits, with an expected 20% extension rate. This leads to a revised target of 364,000 approved permits. Considering a 60% approval rate, the application...

Canada's immigration policies have been instrumental in attracting highly educated individuals from across the globe. Recent statistics from Statistics Canada shed light on the transformative impact of these policies, particularly on racialized women. The data underscores a significant educational achievement among this demographic, surpassing even the average Canadian education level. ...

PEI PNP held a new draw under the Labour Impact and Express Entry stream on April 4, 2024. Prince Edward Island (PEI) took proactive steps in its immigration strategy by conducting a new invitation round under the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee...

BC held new invitation draws under the BC PNP on April 3, 2024. The Government of British Columbia continued its commitment to welcoming skilled workers through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) by conducting new invitation draws. These draw targeted candidates from various sectors, including healthcare, childcare, construction,...