Statistics Canada: Higher Immigrant Retention Through the Atlantic Immigration Program

A comparative study between Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) by Statistics Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) saw AIP retained more immigrants one year after admission than PNPs.

AIP is a permanent immigration option that allows local employers to nominate foreign talents to immigrate to any of the four Atlantic provinces without having to get the expensive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LIMA).

Atlantic Canada consists of provinces such as New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador.

The one-year retention rate of skilled workers admitted under AIP stood at 67.6% in 2019. This is more than three times higher than the 21.5% rate in 2016.

The purpose of the report is to simplify immigration decisions for thousands of aspirants manifesting the dreams of Canadian immigration.

Improved Retention Rates in Atlantic Canada

Another report identified major reasons for immigrants to retain themselves in Atlantic Canada, even after two years of their stay because

they liked their community,
the cost of living was affordable, and
they liked their job.

Nova Scotia saw the highest retention rate among newcomers while Prince Edward Island saw the lowest retention rate in the country despite recording the largest increase in admissions between 2010-2015.

Non-Atlantic provinces of Canada like Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan experienced drops in retention rates in the range of 5% – 10% between 2010-2015.

The study noted those who arrive in a province through an economic immigration program are less likely to remain in their province of admission. Whereas those who arrived under family class sponsorship had a 92.3% retention rate in 2015.

Take this free assessment online to determine your unique eligibility based on your work profile.

How to Qualify for AIP?

Candidates for the AIP must have 1,560 hours of work experience over the past five years. There is an education requirement that can vary depending on your National Occupational Codes (NOC) TEER. The language requirements also vary depending on the NOC TEER category of your job offer.

International students with graduation in any four of the Atlantic provinces can apply. However, they must already be in Canada on a study permit and have lived in one of the Atlantic provinces for at least 16 months during the past two years before graduation.

Is Canada PNP Favoring Immigrants More in 2023?

Canada PNP is the most preferred pathway for economic-class immigration in recent times. PNP is set to make a record in 2022 with over 80,000 allocations to be filled by various streams. PNP nominations for permanent residence in 2023 will target over 105,000 profiles under specific Express Entry and provincial streams.

Various PNP options to settle in Atlantic Canada include

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
Newfoundland And Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

While immigrants under “base” and “enhanced” Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams have shown above-average retention rates, the AIP proved to be significant in improving the positive short-term outcomes for immigrants.

The success of the AIP led to the program becoming permanent in 2022 as well as the establishment of other pilot programs such as the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program.

Any foreigner with adequate work experience and language proficiency can gain “Canadian experience” through permanent visa options like AIP and qualify for Canada PR within 3 years.

The “Canadian experience” would typically include work experience in any province, family ties in any province, or study/graduation from any provincial institution.

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Saskatchewan Held New EOI Draws Inviting 635 Profiles For Provincial Nominations

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) released the nomination results of EOI draws held on December 15. The provincial draws invited 635 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

The province invited 348 candidates under the Express Entry stream, and 285 candidates under Occupations-In-Demand stream in the latest EOI draw. Candidates from both categories required a minimum score of 82 points to qualify.

EOI draw requires interested candidates to get their profile assessed on a score out of 100 according to the International Skilled Worker Points Assessment Grid.

The province favors candidates with bilingual capability in both English and French. The highest-scoring candidates are then issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan.

The invited candidates usually have work experience as managers or executives in IT, Healthcare, Agriculture, or Service industries.

Check your eligibility by filling out this free assessment online.

More PNP intakes than Express Entry in 2023

Saskatchewan has expectations to meet and exceed the cap of 6,000 under the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program. The province expects that international recruitment may be delayed without the increase of the federal cap.

But the new immigration levels plan 2023-25 increases the intake target for Canada PNP and we would expect a rise in the SINP’s intake cap.

Canada has recognized that provincial governments are in the best position to respond to local labor market necessities with new immigrants. Even during the peak of the pandemic, IRCC’s Express Entry draws invited only eligible candidates with prior provincial nominations to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

Qualifying for Upcoming Saskatchewan PNP Draws

In order to be considered for nominations under the upcoming Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) draws, candidates must register their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the provincial authority.

Candidates must demonstrate their commitment to meaningfully settling in Saskatchewan by demonstrating their work experience, education, language ability, age, and connections to the province.

All the invited candidates must have valid Educational Credential Assessments.

Additionally, candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool need to register another EOI and choose Saskatchewan.

Route to Permanent Residency

On successfully receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for a provincial nomination, candidates are awarded an additional 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. It will effectively guarantee an ITA for Canada PR in the subsequent Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC.

Interesting Read>> How To Qualify For Canada PR Under Canada PNP?

Statistics Canada in its recent report noted the continued dependence of Canada on immigration to support its population growth. The report projected that Canada’s population could reach up to 57 million people by 2068 and is largely driven by increased immigration.

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Manitoba PNP Draws Nominates 1,030 Profiles Under Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

Manitoba held a new set of provincial immigration draws on December 15. The Expression of Interest (EOI) draws led to 1,030 new Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) for provincial nominations from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

All LAAs for provincial nominations went to profiles that qualified for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream.

Further, December 15 draw invited 656 profiles with Expressions of Interest (EOI) who had a job seeker validation code and an Express Entry profile.

Candidates who scored 600 points received invitations in the latest MPNP draws.

Typically, profiles with work experience in Health, Business, Finance, Sales, and Administration jobs receive provincial nominations from the prairie Canadian province, Manitoba.

How to Qualify for Upcoming Manitoba PNP Draws?

In order to qualify for upcoming Manitoba PNP draws, interested applicants must first register their Expression of Interest (EOI) with the province.

An EOI profile is not an application for Canadian immigration but an immigration profile that is evaluated and assessed for 1,000 points based on core human capital, mainly work experience, education, and language proficiency.

Depending on their profile assessment score, they may qualify for receiving LAAs through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas streams, or International Education Stream.

If you are applying from outside Canada

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream:

Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
Human Capital Pathway

If you are already in Canada on temporary work permits

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream:

Manitoba Work Experience Pathway
Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

If you studied in Manitoba

International Education Stream:

Career Employment Pathway
Graduate Internship Pathway
Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for Canadian immigration.

Manitoba PNP on new NOC 2021

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) switched to a new classification for economic-class immigrants earlier this month.

Each year some 15,000 people from countries all over the world move to Manitoba in search of better career opportunities and a standard of life.

MPNP has aligned its provincial intake with the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) from the previous December 01 draw.

However, if your MPNP application was submitted before November 16, 2022, the MPNP nomination and subsequent permanent residence application will be assessed using NOC 2016.

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Canada PNP in 2023 will target more immigrants than Express Entry for permanent residency. The PNP targets for 2023-2025 are as follows:

105,500 in 2023
110,000 in 2024
117,500 in 2025

The validity of the EOI profile in Manitoba is one year.

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Canada Express Entry Rounds Will Target Occupation-Specific Candidates Starting In 2023

The Canadian government will implement the approved Express Entry reforms starting in 2023 to enhance the intake criteria. As per the passed C-19 Bill, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will target eligible profiles in the Express Entry pool based on economic goals (occupation or education) in future Canada Express Entry rounds.

Currently, IRCC does not have the ability to invite candidates from the Express Entry pool who have a particular work experience, educational credential, or language skills. Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent or passed in both houses of parliament, on June 23, now gives IRCC the scope to new frame rules around it.

Statistics Canada reported over 800,000 job vacancies and Canadian employers are keen on addressing the talent shortage with the immigration of foreign skilled workers.

Even though Provincial Nominee Programs will target more immigrants in 2023, Canada Express Entry will continue to play a prominent role in the country’s immigration system and economy.

Now that Express Entry is promising normalcy and most new applications will be processed within six months, employers will have better access to more foreign talent.

Take this free assessment online to determine your best chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration.

Healthcare Candidates Could be Targeted

IRCC could now invite Express Entry candidates based on the most pressing economic needs and urgent labor shortages.

However, IRCC is yet to confirm any date for targeted draws as the federal government is expected to consult provinces, business councils, and other stakeholders to best evaluate which candidates to target.

As per the preliminary understanding of the intention behind the new Canada Express Entry reforms, healthcare is seen as one of the most pressing occupational categories.

The job vacancy rate within the healthcare sector in Canada stood above 6% for the most part of 2022. In the recent past, Canada took suitable measures to fill jobs in the sector such as removing entry barriers for internationally trained physicians who are already in Canada.

The expected Express Entry reforms to target candidates with backgrounds in healthcare professions to fill vacant positions at a faster rate seems believable.

Benefits of Entering the Canada Express Entry Pool

Canada Express Entry is a database management system for permanent residency programs – the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP).

The FSWP is the main pathway to welcome skilled immigrants, while the CEC benefits temporary residents like international recent graduates with a minimum of one year of experience to qualify for PR via Canada Express Entry.

Some noticeable advantages of entering the Canada Express Entry pool ahead of 2023 reforms are

Work experience in target occupations increases chances of qualifying.
Canada Express Entry profile is valid for 12 months.
Permanent residency applications will be processed within six months after responding to ITA for Canada PR
You can take advantage of the tie-breaker rule by getting in the Express Entry pool early.
Fortnightly Canada Express Entry draws to keep your chances high for provincial nominations.
Provincial nomination increases CRS by 600 points, effectively guaranteeing a permanent residence invitation from IRCC.

You can be among the many immigrants with relevant work experience and not necessarily a job offer in Canada to qualify for Canada Express Entry.

Applying through a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove can boost your chances of qualifying for Canada PR.

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December PNP Draws From Prince Edward Island Nominates Express Entry Profiles

Prince Edward Island (PEI) held a low-profile nomination draw on December 01, inviting 69 profiles under its Express Entry and Labour streams.

With this, a total of 1,721 candidates are invited by PEI to apply for provincial nominations and eventually qualify for Canadian permanent residence.

In order to be considered for nominations under PEI PNP draws, candidates must create an Expression Of Interest (EOI) profile with the province.

EOI profiles are given points based on the province’s unique points grid. The highest-scoring candidates are then invited to apply through monthly draws.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to get a provincial nomination.

PEI PNP Express Entry & Labout Impact category

If a candidate is already registered in the federal Express Entry pool, they could qualify for provincial nomination under the PEI PNP Express Entry category.

Foreigners like Skilled Workers, Critical Workers, and International Graduates with a valid job offer in PEI, and having support from their employer may qualify under the Labour Impact category.

PEI PNP Business Impact category

Prince Edward Island also favors the immigration of foreign entrepreneurs to boost its economy. Such candidates are issued invitations under the Work Permit Stream, which is for foreign entrepreneurs who want to own and operate a business in PEI.

Further, eligible candidates with a successful provincial nomination can apply to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency.

Future of PEI PNP Draws

The division between provincial invitations issued over the last 12 months (Jan 20, 2022, to December 01, 2022):

Business Invitations over the last 12 months – 8% (118)
Labour Invitations including Express Entry over the last 12 months – 92% (1603)

Prince Edward Island is among the four Atlantic provinces in Canada which are dependent on immigration for their population growth and sustaining the economy. The other three provinces Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are also making significant efforts to welcome and retain more immigrants.

Interestingly, Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province yet has the country’s highest population growth rate. Thus, it enjoys Canada’s highest per capita intake of foreign newcomers.

You can read about other active PNP updates from British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia here.

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Immigrants Make Canada The G7’s Most Educated Country: StatsCan Report

The larger share of the immigrant population with a college or university credential makes Canada the most educated among the G7 countries, according to a report from Statistics Canada (StatsCan)

The G7 group of developed countries attracts skilled immigrants from all over the world and includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US. The European Union (EU) is also a non-enumerated member.

Immigration-Led Growth in the Canadian Workforce

StatsCan rank Canada first in the G7 for the highest share (57.5%) of working-age people (aged 25 to 64) with a college or university credential.

Recent immigrants made up nearly half of the growth in the share of Canadians with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

In the last five years (2016 to 2021), the working-age population in Canada saw an increase of nearly one-fifth (+19.1%), and all with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Canada has been successful in attracting newcomers in the fields of healthcare and computer and information science during this period.

Also, read>> Three Canadian Universities Placed In Top 100 World’s Best Universities

Canada’s CRS Points System Boosted Educated Immigrants

Immigrants with a bachelor’s degree or higher get preferred because of CRS or Comprehensive Ranking System scores.

Canada’s most preferred pathway for permanent residency, Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Program ranks registered profiles according to the CRS scores.

Under the CRS, applicants are awarded more points for higher academic qualifications. It can make a significant impact on whether to issue an Invitation to Apply (ITA) or not.

The Canadian federal authorities invite the highest-ranked candidates and issue them ITA for Canada PR.

Take this free assessment online to explore new opportunities and determine your chances of qualifying for immigration.

Canada Focuses on Immigration-Led Population Growth

StatsCan in another report noted 94.5% of the Q2 growth in Canada’s population came from the rise in immigration.

International migration accounted for adding 118,114 people to Canada’s population in Q2 2022, mainly contributed by work and study permit holders

Even in Q3 of 2019, the pre-pandemic era, Canada witnessed a record number of immigration-led population growth by adding 175,907 new members.

Canada is targeting over 460,000 new permanent residents per year, about 60% of which will be coming from economic class programs like Express Entry, and the Provincial Nominee Program.

Also, read Recent Canadian Immigration Trends 2022 That You Should Know.

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Canada will be dependent on immigration as most of its local population nears retirement age. Moreover, skill shortages, record-high job vacancies, and high employment prospects are enough to suggest why Canada needs more skilled immigrations than ever.

Canada is interested in foreign skilled workers to fulfill the increased job vacancies across provinces, and invite more international students to study and gain Canadian experience and eventually qualify for permanent residency.

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Nova Scotia Could Welcome Over 14,000 Permanent Residents By The End Of 2022

The Atlantic province of Canada, Nova Scotia has already set an immigration record for 2022, even though the year is yet to end.

According to a recent report by the province’s public accounts committee, Nova Scotia has already welcomed 10,670 new permanent residents in the first 9 months of 2022.

“That is more than any previous year and we still have three months remaining in the calendar year for processing,” said provincial Deputy Immigration Minister Ava Czapalay.

Based on this trend, the total number could increase to a total of 14,227 permanent residents by the end of 2022. It is 55.4 percent more or 5,042 new permanent residents settling in Nova Scotia than in 2021.

Additionally, a projected 59.8 percent growth in foreign nationals working in Nova Scotia through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will be recorded by the end of 2022. This show Nova Scotia is welcoming more temporary foreign workers.

With a record high number of study permits being issued for study in Nova Scotia, the province’s International Mobility Program (IMP) is also on track to set a new record. The province could see 7,780 work permits issued under the IMP this year, or roughly 1.8 percent more than the record-setting 7,645 last year

Also read>> Nova Scotia Plans To Target More French-Speaking Immigrants For Issuing Provincial Nominations

Projected PR Targets 2022 Landing in Nova Scotia

2022 projected intake for Nova Scotia through various PR programs and student visas are listed below:

Immigration Programs	Number of Projected Invites
Nova Scotia Nominee Program	6,407
Atlantic Immigration Program	2,900
Federal Skilled Worker Program	253
TR to PR	1,740
Family sponsorship	1,067
Study Permit	12,853

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Any eligible foreigner can get nominated to qualify for Canadian permanent residency through Nova Scotia in two ways:

the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and
the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program.

Additionally, the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry allows you to settle anyeher in Canada, including Nova Scotia. A study permit pathway is also a popular choice for qualifying for Canada PR by gaining work experience.

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Quebec PNP Holds Two Back-to-Back Arrima Draws For Canada Permanent Residency

Recent Quebec immigration Arrima draws held on November 24 and December 01 issued over 1,500 invitations to eligible foreign skilled workers to apply for Canada permanent residency.

November 24 invited 998 skilled workers (general draw) with a minimum Arrima Expression of Interest score of 603 points whereas an additional 513 profiles with scores of at least 589 points were targeted on December 1.

Furthermore, November 24 Arrima draws did not target specific NOCs, but candidates required job offers outside of the Montreal Metropolitan Community whereas the December 1 draw targeted candidates with specific NOCs who also had job offers outside of the Montreal Metropolitan Community.

All the invited candidates had already submitted their Expression of Interest (EOI) under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

How To Qualify Under Quebec EOI Draw?

Candidates submit an online expression of interest profile via Arrima.
Profiles enter into an Expression of Interest pool, where they are ranked against each other using a points system and are valid for 12 months.
The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Certificate of Selection (CSQ) under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program via periodic draws.
They have about 60 days to submit a full application.
Candidates with a CSQ may then apply to IRCC for Canadian permanent residence.

With the announcement of Quebec immigration targets for 2023, now is certainly a good time to plan your Quebec immigration to Canada.

Book your free consultation with our experts to determine your chances today.

Quebec Target Occupations List

Skilled workers including Nurses, Computer Engineers, Technicians, Designers, and Educators are eligible to qualify for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) under Quebec Arrima draws.

List of 21 targeted occupations in Quebec include:

Engineers	NOC 0213 Computer and information systems managers NOC 2147 Computer engineers NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers
Healthcare	NOC 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 3233 Licensed practical nurses NOC 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
Educators	NOC 4031 Secondary school teachers NOC 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers NOC 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
Designers	NOC 5223 Graphic arts technicians NOC 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators NOC 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers NOC 2175 Web designers and developers
Other Skilled Work	NOC 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade NOC 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians NOC 2281 Computer network technicians NOC 2282 User support technicians NOC 2283 Information systems testing technicians NOC 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators NOC 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations,

However, Quebec immigration programs are distinct from federal & other provincial immigration programs to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

Check your eligibility for Quebec immigration here with our free immigration assessment tool.

Canada Permanent Residency via Quebec Immigration

Arrima system is a dedicated online portal to submit EOI for Quebec immigration under the Skilled Worker Program. It is modeled after the federal Express Entry system.

Under the new EOI system for Quebec immigration, Quebec invites nurses or any other eligible skilled worker to create a profile in Arrima.

Equivalent to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in the federal Express Entry system, candidates are ranked in Arrima based on score which is dependent on factors such as their age, education, proficiency in French, area of training, and work experience.

Technically, an EOI is not regarded as an application but is only a way for interested candidates to notify the Government of Quebec that they would like to be considered for the Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, or CSQ).

Eligible candidates are invited to apply for a CSQ based on either their scores or other factors such as labor shortages in the province’s outlying regions.

Those who apply for and receive a CSQ are required to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the federal Immigration Ministry which verifies medical and criminal admissibility.

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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Invites 193 Profiles Under Priority Occupations

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its scheduled draw on December 06 targeting eligible candidates under its skilled immigration stream. It resulted in 193 invitations to apply for provincial nominations under one Tech draw and other targeted occupation draws.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Tech draw is a fast-track, employer-driven immigration program. It targets international students and in-demand tech workers including engineers to apply for provincial nominations.

December 06 BC PNP Tech draws nominated 144 such tech workers to eventually qualify for Canada permanent residency. While the targeted occupations draw invited –

32 profiles having an occupation as Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) and
17 profiles with Targeted draw: Healthcare, other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104).

Factors that were considered in the latest BC PNP Draw

Level and field of education along with where it was completed
Proficiency in language skills
Qualified occupations
Eligible professional nomination in British Columbia
Skill level work experience and its duration
Intention to live, work and settle in the province and
Skill-level job offer and wage

The invited candidates must meet the requirements of either Express Entry or Skills Immigration provincial categories to qualify.

Both these categories are managed by the Skills & Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Eligible profiles are assessed and evaluated on SIRS based on criteria like age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and others.

Invited candidates were required to have a higher provincial score of 95 points and above in the latest BC PNP tech draws. The average qualifying score witnessed in previous draws was 75 points.

The Provincial Nominee Program gives interested aspirants them to live and work in British Columbia and a path to Canada permanent residency in a few years.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

Qualify for Upcoming BC PNP Tech Program

Generally, the Provincial Nominee Program requires eligible candidates to have work experience and a valid job offer. BC PNP Tech program requires immigration candidates to have work experience in one of 29 eligible occupations.

Some in-demand tech occupations include:

Web designers & developers,
Graphic designers, illustrators,
Software engineers and designers,
Civil Engineers,
Mechanical Engineers,
Chemical Engineers,
Software Engineers,
Tech Managers,
Media technicians,
Writers/Editors etc.

Invited candidates will need to submit a complete application within the next 30 days. The province processes most tech applications within two to three months.

Plan Your Permanent Residency in Canada with CanApprove

Canada is expecting to admit over 800,000 new immigrants over the next three years through economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, or the Quebec programs.

A successful provincial nomination can guarantee you an invitation to apply for Canada PR via Express Entry.

CanApprove recommends you enter the Express Entry pool as earlier as possible to increase your chances of qualifying for Canada permanent residency in near future. The profile is valid for upto two years.

We are running a dedicated program for Engineers to help them immigrate to Canada. Book your free appointment with us to find more targeted immigration programs based on your work or academic profile.

Quebec Announces Its Immigration Targets For 2023

Canadian province of Quebec released its immigration target plan for 2023 on December 8. It will admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023, the majority will be admitted under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and the Québec experience program (PEQ).

The province’s economic immigration streams will target a maximum target of 33,900 newcomers, categorized as

29,500 skilled workers
up to 4,300 business immigrants, which would include investors, entrepreneurs, and the self-employed.

The 2023 Quebec immigration plan closely follows the 2022 plan set out under the leadership of current premier François Legault. The Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration expect that 79% of economic immigrants in 2023 will have knowledge of the French language, as well as 66% of immigrants across all categories.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for Quebec immigration.

Current Job Vacancies in Quebec

Statistics Canada noted an increase in employment levels in Quebec with most of the reported employment gains concentrated in Montréal.

The overall employment increased by 28,000 jobs in Quebec, while the provincial unemployment rate reached a new record low of 3.8% as per the latest labor force survey for November 2022.

The provincial government is taking measures to address labor shortages by increasing Quebec immigration levels. The eastern province is making it easier for employers to hire more temporary foreign workers. Given the retention rate in Canada, these temporary foreign workers may qualify for Canadian permanent residency in a couple of years.

The need for qualified workers in Quebec will continue to grow, especially in health care, social assistance, educational services, information technology, and construction industries.

Get in touch with our expert consultants to know the latest job vacancies in Quebec.

Canadian Permanent Residency via Quebec Immigration

Arrima system is a dedicated online portal to submit EOI for Quebec immigration under the Skilled Worker Program. It is modeled after the federal Express Entry system.

Eligible candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, or CSQ) based on either their scores or other factors such as labor shortages in the province’s outlying regions. Those who apply for and receive a CSQ are required to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the federal Immigration Ministry which verifies medical and criminal admissibility.

Quebec Immigration Arrima Draw Review

Quebec Arrima draws for Quebec Immigration target candidates with a valid job offer outside the Montréal Metropolitan area and who work in occupations that are currently in high demand in Quebec.

List of 21 most targeted occupations by Quebec:

Engineers	NOC 0213 Computer and information systems managers NOC 2147 Computer engineers NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers
Healthcare	NOC 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 3233 Licensed practical nurses NOC 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
Educators	NOC 4031 Secondary school teachers NOC 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers NOC 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
Designers	NOC 5223 Graphic arts technicians NOC 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators NOC 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers NOC 2175 Web designers and developers
Other Skilled Work	NOC 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade NOC 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians NOC 2281 Computer network technicians NOC 2282 User support technicians NOC 2283 Information systems testing technicians NOC 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators NOC 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

Quebec invites nurses regularly and attracts Engineers, Designers, Educators, and international students who are in search of better career opportunities. However, Quebec immigration programs are distinct from federal & other provincial immigration programs to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

Quebec aims to process complete applications within 6 months.

If you’re looking for better career opportunities or study abroad options, Canada should be on your top priority list. Book your free consultation with CanApprove to explore more immigration options based on your work experience and academic profile.

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Manitoba PNP on new NOC 2021

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Healthcare Candidates Could be Targeted

Benefits of Entering the Canada Express Entry Pool

PEI PNP Express Entry & Labout Impact category

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Future of PEI PNP Draws

Immigration-Led Growth in the Canadian Workforce

Canada’s CRS Points System Boosted Educated Immigrants

Canada Focuses on Immigration-Led Population Growth

Visit CanApprove to Simplify Canadian Immigration

Projected PR Targets 2022 Landing in Nova Scotia

Plan your Canadian Immigration with CanApprove

Quebec Target Occupations List

Canada Permanent Residency via Quebec Immigration

Factors that were considered in the latest BC PNP Draw

Qualify for Upcoming BC PNP Tech Program

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Current Job Vacancies in Quebec

Canadian Permanent Residency via Quebec Immigration

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