Latest British Columbia PNP Draws Invites 164 Profiles To Apply For Canadian Immigration

The latest British Columbia PNP draw on July 12 issued more than 164 invitations to apply for Canadian immigration. The westernmost province invited a majority of profiles through a general stream draw and the remaining through two occupation-specific draws supporting the health and education sector.

Additionally, on July 19, BC PNP also held a targeted tech stream draw along with another set of targeted occupations supporting the health and education sector.

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British Columbia PNP general stream

The latest British Columbia PNP draw targeted 132 profiles managed through the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Registration and profile assessment under SIRS is based on education, work experience, and language skills from the core selection criteria.

All the invited profiles had a qualifying score in the range of 78 to 130 points.

Candidates qualifying under general draws must have a job offer or a current job to qualify, except for international graduates. However, profiles invited through the Express Entry British Columbia Stream need not have a job offer in the province.

British Columbia PNP Tech stream

The latest British Columbia PNP draw targeted 139 profiles under the tech stream to apply for provincial nominations. All the invited profiles had a qualifying score of 85 points.

The British Columbia PNP tech draw is a fast-track, employer-driven immigration stream for the immigration of talented candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand tech occupations.

Some in-demand tech occupations in British Columbia include

Web designers & developers
Graphic designers, and illustrators
Software engineers and designers
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Software Engineers
Tech Managers

British Columbia PNP draws: occupation-specific draws

The occupation-specific latest British Columbia PNP draw targeted two specific occupations on July 12:

22 early childhood educators (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 60;
10 healthcare professionals with a score of at least 70;
Less than five professionals as healthcare assistants (NOC 3413), animal health technologists and veterinarians (NOC 3114 and NOC 3213) with scores of at least 60.

The occupation-specific latest British Columbia PNP draw targeted two specific occupations on July 19:

18 early childhood educators (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 60;
08 healthcare professionals with a score of at least 70;

All the invited profiles qualified for any of the sub-categories – Skilled Worker and International Graduate.

It would mean that candidates required work experience and a job offer in the province to qualify. Additionally, if you had studied at any institution in British Columbia, you could be invited through the Graduate category without a job offer.

Receive Provincial Nominations & Apply for Canada PR

The latest British Columbia PNP draw nominations are valid for approximately six months from the date of confirmation.

A successful provincial nomination can lead to Canadian permanent residency. You can apply with IRCC under the Provincial Nominee Class and receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through fortnightly Express Entry nomination draws.

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A certified consultant like CanApprove can improve your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration.

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Canada Holds Second All-Program Express Entry Draws In A Row With 1,750 ITAs For Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a fresh round of all-program Express Entry nomination draws on July 20. This is the second all-program draw in a row after a pause of nearly 18 months.

For the past 18 months, IRCC issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency only went to Express Entry candidates with successful provincial nominations.

July 20 Express Entry draws invited 1,750 Express Entry candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 542 to apply for permanent residence.

Registered immigration profiles under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) & Canadian Experience Class (CEC) registered in the Express Entry pool received ITAs for Canada PR.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #227
Record-breaking Draw Size	1,750 invitations to apply for Canada PR.
Lower Express Entry Cut-off	Minimum CRS score required was 542.
Is the Tie-break rule applied?	Profiles registered on or before December 30, 2021, at 15:29:35 UTC were invited. This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

Anybody with work experience in popular in-demand occupations like Health, Business, Finance, Sales, or Engineering/IT has a good chance of qualifying for Canda PR.

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How to qualify for Canada PR via Express Entry?

Immigration in Canada means obtaining permanent residency.

Qualifying for PR via Express Entry is a two-step process.

Step1: Here the interested candidates confirm their eligibility for at least one of the three Express Entry programs – Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

Step2: Candidates can upload their Express Entry profile onto IRCC’s website.

All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on the CRS score.

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points. The human capital criteria like

age,
education,
work experience outside Canada,
language proficiency in English/French,
spouse adaptability,
Canadian study experience, etc. are considered for evaluation purposes.

Those invited for permanent residence have 60 days to submit their applications to IRCC. IRCC aims to process most applications within 6 months or less.

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Ontario’s Thunder Bay Offers More Employment Opportunities For Healthcare Workers

Thunder Bay is offering many job opportunities to immigrants, international students, and foreign workers looking to qualify for Canadian permanent residency.

Thunder Bay is located in Canada’s largest province of Ontario. The city is west of Toronto and south of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Thunder Bay is one of the vibrant communities in Ontario that is an ideal place to live and work. In recent times, the demand for healthcare and medical professionals is peaking in the city.

Thunder Bay is recruiting family physicians, specialists, psychology professionals, personal support workers, home care aides, technicians, pharmacists, administrative support staff, and much more.

Some of the largest healthcare employers include Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI), Lakehead University Paleo-DNA Laboratory, St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG), and Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM).

Thunder Bay offers rewarding professional careers, skilled trades jobs, and lower property prices that also benefit immigrants to obtain Canadian permanent residency through provincial nominations.

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Canada PR Through Ontario Regional Immigration

Thunder Bay is home to big-name manufacturers, local businesses, creative studios, and public sector leaders. There are many SMEs, world-leading research institutions, universities, and an international population to attract more immigrants.

Ontario offers two pathways for regional immigration – the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the Rural and Northern Immigration Program (RNIP).

The OINP allows skilled workers, international students, and other foreign individuals to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in Ontario. It also has a Regional Immigration Pilot that focuses on increasing immigration to rural communities in Ontario. The pilot works under the OINP’s Employer Job Offer streams.

In order to qualify for one of these streams, any interested candidate must have a full-time job offer from an employer in one of the eligible communities.

Ask our consultants for more details.

Another great option for regional immigration to Canada is through the RNIP.

Northern Immigration Program is a federal immigration program that works with small and remote communities across Canada. There are currently 11 communities participating in the RNIP, five of which are in Ontario:

North Bay
Sudbury
Timmins
Sault Ste. Marie
Thunder Bay

Interested candidates are required to receive a recommendation from one of the communities in order to qualify under the federal program. Otherwise, a graduation certificate from a post-secondary institution in the community or one year of continuous work experience in the past three years can also be produced in order to qualify.

Additionally, you must have a job offer from an employer in the community, and mandatory language requirements in English or French, financial stability to support yourself and your family must be demonstrated before applying.

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755 Express Entry Candidates Receive Nominations Under Ontario Skilled Trade Stream

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held its newest Express Entry Skilled Trades draw on July 14. The latest OINP draw issued 755 invitations to apply for provincial nominations to eligible Express Entry profiles that qualified under the Ontario Skilled Trade stream.

Ontario invited Express Entry candidates whose Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) scores at least 310 in this provincial draw. All the interested candidates are evaluated and assessed out of 600 points based on their core human capital like age, work experience, language proficiency, and education among others.

Eligible candidates with qualifying CRS scores get invitations to apply for provincial nominations from OINP, as in this case, it is under Ontario Skilled Trade Stream.

Typically, candidates with work experience in skilled trade occupations like Heavy-duty equipment technicians, Industrial electricians, Plumbers, Welders, Construction electricians, HVAC technicians, etc. may get nominated.

Additionally, any profile registered in the federal Express Entry pool and receiving a successful provincial nomination is eligible for an additional 600 CRS points, making a total of 1200 points. This will effectively guarantee an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residency in upcoming federal Express Entry draws.

All the invited candidates now have 45 calendar days to submit their application to receive a provincial nomination and eventually qualify for Canadian permanent residency.

Take this free online assessment to know your eligibility to qualify for upcoming OINP draws and obtain Canada PR in a quick time.

Ontario Skilled Trades Stream Opens PR Pathways for CEC Candidates

Ontario Skilled Trades Stream linked to the Express Entry pool offers an alternate pathway to Canadian permanent residency via Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.

Issuing invitations for permanent residency is the exclusive domain of the federal government. A provincial nomination may, however, fast-track the total time taken to receive an invitation to apply for Canada Permanent Residency.

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issues provincial nominations to eligible skilled workers under its famous Human Capital Priorities stream. The province also invites candidates already registered in the federal pool under its Tech draw.

Those with provincial nominations like the one from Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream or Express Entry Skilled Trades stream or Ontario Tech Draw or any other stream will get preferential treatment to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

The inclusion of additional 600 CRS points makes the entire process of applying for Canada PR through Canada Express Entry even simpler.

Read more about how Ontario’s Northern Regions All Set To Attract New Immigrants.

How to Qualify for Ontario Skilled Trades Stream?

In order to receive provincial nominations under the Ontario Skilled Trades Stream:

Candidates need to be living in Ontario with a valid work permit.
They also need to have a minimum of one year of full-time work experience or the equivalent of part-time work.
They must have completed this work experience in the province in a skilled trade listed in Minor Group 633 or Major Group 72, 73, or 82 under Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Candidates with no job offer can also apply under the Skilled Trades Stream. Contact our immigration experts to learn more.

Simplify Your Canadian Immigration with CanApprove

Canada is attempting to achieve the most ambitious immigration target in its history. Over 60 percent of the annual immigration target is to be met by economic-class immigration facilitated by the Express Entry system, Provincial Nominee Programs, etc.

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You can avail of immigration services like Canada PR services (including help for your Medical Verification documents, Police Clearance Certificate, Proof of Funds documents, and Job Experience supporting document) or language competency training.

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Global Liveability Index 2022: Three Canadian Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Most Liveable Cities

Canadian cities namely Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto continue to retain top spots on Global Liveability Index 2022.

The index is a yearly assessment by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on the urban quality of life, determined by five factors – stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

The Economist Intelligence Unit is a division of The Economist Group, which operates the popular magazine The Economist.

The survey ranked Calgary in Alberta province at third position out of 172 world cities, the highest by any city in Canada. It tied up with Zurich in Switzerland.

Vancouver in British Columbia province moved up a place to fifth, compared to last year’s rank. While Toronto in Ontario province slipped one place to secure the eighth position.

Together, they make three Canadian cities among the top 10 most ‘liveable’ cities.

The high ranking of Canadian cities- Calgary in Alberta province, Vancouver in British Columbia province, and Toronto in Ontario province also indicate that these urban cities are free from the threat of terror, military conflict or civil unrest.

The availability and quality of private and public healthcare as well as education are beyond expectations in these cities. Also, the quality of roads, public transportation, availability of housing, secularity and tolerance are all at its peak.

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Canadian Cities Popular Among Immigrants

According to Statistics Canada, Calgary had welcomed nearly 46% of total immigrants moving to Alberta. During the same period, nearly 81% of total immigrants moving to British Columbia landed up in Vancouver and about 76% of immigrants who moved to Ontario chose Toronto as their preferred destination.

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and is a competitor to Silicon Valley and Seattle in terms of tech jobs and settlements. Since 2013, it has added about 80,100 tech jobs and skilled foreign immigrants were its major beneficiaries.

Calgary, Alberta is known for heavy establishments such as the oil and gas industry and the same requires a skilled workforce which is fulfilled by foreign skilled Immigration.

Last year’s index applauded the efforts of Vancouver in maintaining corruption-free public services, a high-level of secularism, and greater sensitivity to climate change. Toronto outranked other Canadian cities in healthcare and education services.

Additionally, a recent study by the Canadian Bureau for International Education ranked Canada’s stability as the number one deciding factor for international students.

Qualifying for Canadian Permanent Residency

A unique agreement between the federal government and provincial governments of Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia offers immigration opportunities – Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) respectively.

A successful nomination under any one of the three provincial programs can boost your chances of qualifying for Canadian permanent residence.

Currently, the AINP has three immigration streams: Alberta Opportunity Stream, Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream, and Alberta Express Entry Stream. Each of these streams caters to a specific group of immigrants.

In recent times, Alberta’s Express Entry Stream has given provincial nominations to eligible candidates even with CRS cut-off scores as low as 300.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) accepts applications under three immigration categories namely Human Capital Category, Employer Job Offer Category, and Business Category. Express Entry candidates with work experience in specific tech occupations are targeted under the Human Capital Category.

British Columbia has two main immigration streams under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP): Entrepreneur Immigration, Skills Immigration, and Express Entry candidates.

Canada aims to welcome over 450,000 new permanent residents each year by 2024. To explore more about Canadian cities across 13 provinces and 3 territories and determine your chances of qualifying for immigration, contact a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove.

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Saskatchewan International Skilled Workers: Latest Expression of Interest (EOI) Selections For PR

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 627 profiles of international skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination. All the invited candidates under the SINP Expression of Interest (EOI) draws are required to have Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) for Canadian permanent residency (PR).

The provincial EOI draw held on July 14 invited immigration profiles under the ‘enhanced’ Express Entry & ‘base’ Occupations In-Demand Saskatchewan PNP streams. Not all occupations were selected but required a minimum score of 69, a four-point decrease that last week’s draws.

Category	Invites Issued	Minimum Score	Targeted Occupations
Express Entry	430	73	NOCs included: 0621, 0631, 0632, 0711, 2171, 2234, 2263, 2281, 2282, 3212, 3214, 3217, 3219, 3237, 6211, 6221, 6312, 7284, 7305, 8252
Occupations In-Demand	195	73

Targeted candidates are from a mix of managerial, professional and technician occupations in healthcare, IT, construction and commerce.

‘Enhanced’ Express Entry Stream: Out of the total 627 invitations, 430 invitations went to candidates who already had their profiles in the federal Express Entry pool.

The federal Express Entry pool is a database of interested applicants willing to obtain permanent residence in Canada. The pool manages three of Canada’s main economic-class immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

Certain streams under the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) target eligible profiles directly from the pool.

‘Base’ Occupations In-Demand Stream: Out of the total 627 invitations, 195 invitations went to candidates who have specific work skills that are in demand in Saskatchewan.

Those candidates who barely qualify to register a federal Express Entry profile may be nominated under the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.

The other two invitations went to candidates whose current country of residence is Ukraine as a special measure in response to the current conflict.

Towards the end of 2021, Saskatchewan opened a New International Healthcare Worker EOI Pool to apply for Canada Immigration.

Check your eligibility by filling out this free assessment online.

How to register for SINP EOI draws?

Candidates must register their EOI profile with the provincial authority for nomination.

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

The highest-scoring candidates are then issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan.

Regardless of the provincial category, all invited candidates need an EOI score of at least 71 in order to be invited. It is also to be noted that the points requirement is that 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.

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.

Canada is on track to invite over 80,000 new permanent residents through various PNP streams. This would include foreign skilled workers, international students graduates in that province, specifically skilled tech workers, or even business entrepreneurs.

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Survey: International Students Prefer Canada For Convenience Of Obtaining Permanent Residency

2021 annual international student survey is out and the findings are interesting to note. International students are known to choose Canada more for its reputation of being a safe and inclusive country for foreigners. Further, 40% of the students chose Canada in the hope of becoming permanent residents after graduation.

Over 41,000 students from 67 Canadian educational institutions participated in the survey conducted by the Canadian Board of International Education (CBIE).

The survey asked them about why they decided to study in Canada, their experiences while studying and their post-graduation plans. The students provided input on their experiences with all aspects of studying in Canada.

Canada shows a high rate of acceptance for international students

Most students reported a positive experience of living and studying in Canada.

This survey is significant because for the first time the criteria of safety outranked educational reputation as the deciding factor for students choosing to study in Canada.

An overwhelming 80% of respondents chose Canada for the safety over the reputation of educational institutions in Canada.

Nearly 70% of student respondents preferred Canada for its world-class reputation.

Additionally, over half of respondents said Canada’s tolerance, diversity, and inclusivity made it attractive as a place to study.

On being asked about their arrival in coming to Canada, the majority of respondents described coming to Canada as relatively easy.

Interestingly, where 39% of the respondents cited difficulty in obtaining a study visa, ‘getting a letter of acceptance from an educational institution’ criteria ranked as the easiest part of coming to Canada in the survey findings.

Some respondents reported accommodation listings as the biggest difficulty.

The survey asked students about their post-graduation plans to which many respondents indicated their interest in qualifying for Canadian permanent residency.

Remaining respondents expressed their interest in gaining international work experience in Canada before returning to their home countries.

Overall, international students are well-retained by Canada after graduation.

Options for international students in Canada after graduation

If you’re planning to pursue your study abroad in Canada & qualify for Canadian permanent residency, you may consider the following programs:

Post Graduation Work Permit

The survey found that over 70% of students wish to stay in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and gain full-time work experience.

Getting a PGWP allows you to gain valuable Canadian work experience that can count toward an application for permanent residence.

A PGWP is an open work permit issued based on how long your graduation program was, up to a maximum of three years.

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Canadian Experience Class

Graduates with atleast one year of work experience on a PGWP qualifies under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for Canadian permanent residency.

Graduates need one year of working in Canada and meet a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 for jobs with NOC 0 or A.

CEC is one of the most preferred programs under the Express Entry system.

Provincial Nominee Programs

Most provinces have programs designed specifically for recently graduated international students, each with unique eligibility criteria. They act similar to CEC but at regional level.

On successful provincial nominations, candidates may qualify for Express Entry to obtain permanent residency.

Quebec Experience Program

The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) is for international students who completed their studies in Quebec. You may be eligible for this program, if you have a high proficiency in the French language, are 18 or older and you intend to live and work in Quebec.

Further more, Canada has over 100 economic class pathways that international students may be eligible to apply for. Certified immigration consultants like CanApprove will assess your academic profile and work experience to suggest the most suitable immigration program.

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Travel To Australia Open To Unvaccinated Students & Other Visa Holders Effective From July 06

Unvaccinated visa holders including international students & leisure travelers are allowed to enter Australia without any restriction.

Australia now joins a list of western countries including the US, Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Iceland, Ireland, Croatia, and Aruba to have removed all pandemic-related entry restrictions.

Following the development, the Australian Border Force took tweeted, “COVID-19 border restrictions have changed. Travelers don’t need to complete a Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration and all visa holders can travel to Australia without a travel exemption.“

However, wearing face masks and social distancing norms continue to exist. Airlines like Qantas & Virgin Australia are still reportedly asking for proof of vaccination.

Unrestricted Entry to Australia Open Since July 06, 2022

Australia has finally removed all its remaining COVID-19 entry rules making it easier for travelers and visa holders to plan their immigration.

In fact, Australia was the only country that had implemented the strictest border restrictions following the onset of the pandemic in 2020. But from July 06, the nation removed all of its mandatory rules such as proof of vaccination or negative test report to enter.

The unrestricted border entry to Australia comes at a crucial time when the county is expecting to expedite Australian student visa processing times & other skilled worker programs.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government’s intent to give top priority to address the visa backlog, which is affecting the country’s skill shortages.

The State of Australian Immigration 2022

The beginning of the new financial year on 1 July means reshaping and readjusting targets under skilled immigration to Australia programs and opening up new opportunities for people from overseas. Here are some major highlights,

The Australian government has fixed the 2022-23 permanent migration program ceiling at 160,000 places.

The government has increased places in almost all Australian visa subclasses, making pathways for permanent residence accessible to many.

Subclass 485 visa applications in the Graduate Work stream will no longer require nominating a skilled occupation and obtaining an assessment.

Visa application fees to increase by 3 percent from 1 July.

Job Ready Program (JRP) for international students will move from a four-step to a three-step program. This will save time and money for many international students.

Read more on Major Policy & Visa Changes For Skilled Immigration To Australia here.

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We recommend getting in touch with a certified immigration consultant to apply for skilled migration to Australia. You can determine your eligibility and explore various options for skilled migration to Australia depending on your work experience and academic profile.

While countries like Canada, and Australia is poised well to welcome more skilled immigrants to boost post-pandemic recovery, you can book a free appointment with CanApprove and consult an expert before deciding on your Australian visa application.

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Latest Manitoba PNP Draws Invites 348 including Express Entry Profiles for Canadian Immigration

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new set of Canadian immigration draws on July 04. The latest Expression of Interest (EOI) Manitoba PNP draws led to 348 new Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) for provincial nominations. It may further lead to obtaining a Canadian permanent residency.

The prairie province of Canada invited a mixed pool of on-shore as well as off-shore immigration candidates. Most in-demand occupations in Manitoba include Health, Business, Finance, Sales, and Administration jobs.

They qualified for various Manitoba PNP immigration streams while some were also registered under the Canada Express Entry pool to apply for provincial nominations.

Here are the results from the latest draw:

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – 186 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 773;
Skilled Workers Overseas – 83 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 711; and
International Education Stream – 79 invitations with no EOI score requirement.
Additionally, about 59 invitations went to candidates registered in the federal Express Entry pool.

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

What are EOI Manitoba PNP Draws?

An Expression of Interest or simply EOI is another fancy word for your online profile. MPNP maintains a pool of eligible candidates who are willing to receive provincial nominations and qualify for Canada PR.

An EOI profile must not be mistaken to be an application for Canadian immigration itself. The profile is evaluated and assessed for 1,000 points based on core human capital, mainly work experience, education, and language proficiency.

The validity of the EOI profile registered for nominations under any Manitoba PNP draws is one year. Any eligible skilled worker, either on-shore or off-shore, may expect LAAs for provincial nominations.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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

Ask CanApprove about eligibility under each immigration pathway. Also, enroll in our dedicated International Engineering Graduate Program and explore more options to apply for Canadian immigration.

Labour Market in Manitoba to Plan your Canadian Immigration

Manitoba is one of the western provinces of Canada that is booming with new economic activities but the demography of the province is aging. The Canadian workforce is now more dependent on foreign skilled workers to apply for Canadian immigration due to a lack of native talents.

However, Canadian immigration can be overwhelming when applied on your own. Here is where a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove can help you.

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The Right Time To Apply For Canadian Immigration

Canadian businesses are dependent heavily on skilled immigration to fulfill increasing job vacancies across indsutries.

As a matter of fact, two-thirds of Canadian businesses surveyed by the Business Council of Canada (BCC) are already hiring talent from abroad.

Canadian immigration programs support the immigration of economic-class candidates with good work experience, educational qualifications, and language proficiency in English or French.

The country favors more immigrants in the age group of 25-32 years to apply for Canada PR.

Demand for immigrants in the Canadian labor market

Canada is facing a labor shortage that is bound to increase into 2030 as a consequence of aging demography. Labor shortages are particularly pronounced in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. These are also the Canadian provinces with the highest density of immigrant population.

Canada’s tech sector has been hit hardest by labor shortages. Now more professions such as computer science, engineering, and information tech are in high demand in these regions.

Our experts at CanApprove predict more scope for such professionals to receive invitations to apply for permanent residency.

Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 looks to welcome over 450,000 new permanent residents per year by 2024. Canada offers a multitude of work permits and economic class immigration pathways.

Fill-in this free online assessment to know more about your eligibility for various other immigration programs.

Employer-sponsored Canada immigration options

Popular immigration programs like Global Talent Stream, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cater to the needs of employers to hire foreign talent easily.

Express Entry Programs

Express Entry is the most preferred pathway for skilled immigrants to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

Over the years, more candidates with tech backgrounds are seen qualifying for permanent residence under Express Entry.

The most popular among other Express Entry option is the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) & Canadian Experience Class.

Federal Skilled Worker Program: This program is for those with at least one year of work experience (outside Canada) that falls under National Occupational Codes (NOC) 0, A or B, as most tech sector jobs do.

Canadian Experience Class: Those with one year of Canadian work experience completed in the past five years, as well as meet minimum language requirements may apply. Usually, international students qualify under this program.

Temporary Work Permits

The Global Talent Stream (GTS) is a temporary work permit that falls under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). It is exclusively for candidates with work experience in tech occupations and meant to meet the urgent demands of the rapidly growing tech sector.

Business must complete a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before hiring candidates under this program. LMIA is an assessment to determine no local talent is available for the said job vacancy.

The candidate that businesses intend to hire must submit their work permit application to Immigrants, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Apply For Canadian immigration with CanApprove

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CanApprove analyzes your work experience and academic background to suggest suitable immigration program. The follow-up of your documentation process is standardized to meet desired results.

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Latest British Columbia PNP Draw Invites 128 Profiles To Apply For Canadian Immigration

Latest British Columbia PNP Draws Invites 128 Profiles To Apply For Canadian Immigration

The latest British Columbia PNP draw on June 05 issued over 128 invitations to apply for Canadian immigration. The westernmost province invited a majority of profiles through its targeted Tech stream draw and the remaining through two occupation-specific draws supporting the health and education sector.

All invited profiles either had prior professional work experience or international graduates with study experience in Canada and were already registered in one of the BC immigration streams to receive the provincial nominations.

A successful provincial nomination can lead to Canadian permanent residency. Click here to read more about it.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for provincial nominee programs in Canada.

British Columbia PNP tech stream

The latest British Columbia PNP draw targeted 100 profiles under the tech stream to apply for provincial nominations. All the invited profiles had a qualifying score of 85 points.

The British Columbia PNP tech draw is a fast-track, employer-driven immigration stream for the immigration of talented candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand tech occupations.

Some in-demand tech occupations in British Columbia include

Web designers & developers
Graphic designers, and illustrators
Software engineers and designers
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Software Engineers
Tech Managers

All the invited profiles through BC’s Tech draws must meet the requirements of one of British Columbia’s Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories.

It would mean that the candidates under the Skills Immigration categories must have a job offer or a current job to qualify, except for international graduates. Whereas profiles invited through the Express Entry British Columbia Stream need not have a job offer in the province.

British Columbia PNP draws: occupation-specific draws

The occupation-specific latest British Columbia PNP draw targeted two specific occupations:

21 early childhood educators (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 60;
08 healthcare professionals including veterinarians (3114) and animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (3213) with scores of at least 60;

All the invited profiles qualified for any of the sub-categories – Skilled Worker and International Graduate.

Apply for Canadian Immigration via Provincial Nominee Program

Applying for Canadian immigration means qualifying and obtaining Canadian permanent residency.

Recent statistics show that the share of immigrants admitted within the provincial nominee program is 46%

The provincial nominee program’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) manages applications under the two skilled immigration programs. Registration and profile assessment based on education, work experience, and language skills form the core selection criteria.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a temporary resident visa and gain work experience in Canada. Based on their Canadian work experience, they may apply for permanent residence either through the provincial nominee program or Canada Experience Class (CEC).

The latest British Columbia PNP draw nominations are valid for approximately six months from the date of confirmation.

During this time period, you can apply with IRCC under the Provincial Nominee Class and receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through fortnightly Express Entry nomination draws. You may receive an additional 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of the Express Entry system.

A certified consultant like CanApprove can improve your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration. You may book a free appointment with us to explore suitable immigration pathways and determine your eligibility based on work experience and academic profile.

Latest Saskatchewan EOI Draw Nominates 682 Eligible Candidates For Canada PR

In a line-up to weekly PNP draws, Saskatchewan held a record-breaking Expression of Interest (EOI) nomination PNP draw on July 06. It resulted in 682 invitations to eligible immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

All the candidates have been invited under the ‘enhanced’ Express Entry & ‘base’ Occupations In-Demand Saskatchewan PNP streams. The province targeted 21 National Occupational Classification codes and required a minimum score of 73.

Category	Invites Issued	Minimum Score	Targeted Occupations
Express Entry	398	73	NOCs included: 0621, 0631, 0632, 0711, 2171, 2234, 2263, 2281, 2282, 3212, 3214, 3217, 3219, 3237, 6211, 6221, 6312, 7302, 7305, 8241, 8252
Occupations In-Demand	279	73

‘Enhanced’ Express Entry Stream: Out of the total 682 invitations, 398 invitations went to candidates who
already had their profiles in the federal Express Entry pool.

The federal Express Entry pool is a database of interested applicants willing to obtain permanent residence in Canada. Originally, the federal pool of candidates manage three of Canada’s main economic-class immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

Certain streams under the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) target eligible profiles directly from the pool.

‘Base’ Occupations In-Demand Stream: Out of the total 682 invitations, 279 invitations went to candidates who have specific work skills that are in demand in Saskatchewan.

Those candidates who barely qualify to register a federal Express Entry profile may be nominated under the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.

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How to get Nominated in Future 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 need to demonstrate their commitment to meaningfully settling in Saskatchewan by demonstrating their work experience, education, language ability, age, and connections to the province.

Saskatchewan gives candidates 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.

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

We could see Canada inviting over 80,000 new permanent residents through various PNP streams. This would include business entrepreneurs, international students graduates in that province, foreign skilled workers, specifically skilled tech workers, critical workers, etc.

Moreover, IRCC conducts regular Express Entry draws which prioritizes candidates with provincial nominations to apply for Canada PR.

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