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Canada’s population has now surpassed 40 million people

Canada’s population has reached a significant milestone, hitting 40 million people just before 3 pm on Friday, June 16. According to Statistics Canada, the country’s population growth rate currently stands at 2.7%, its highest since 1957 during the postwar baby boom. This growth rate is due to a few factors, including recent birth trends, deaths, and international migration data.  Last year saw a record increase of 1.05 million people, 96% of that increase due to international migration. Statistics Canada predicts that Canada’s population could reach 50 million as early as 2043 if current trends continue. This projection underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to manage population growth and ensure that Canada remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The significant turning moment in the history of the country comes after a year of growth that broke all previous records. Most of the 1.1 million new permanent and temporary residents that were included in Canada’s population in 2022 were immigrants. The increase allowed the 40-million milestone to be achieved faster than expected. It’s a wonderful chance to celebrate Canada’s growth and reflect on how far we have actually come as a country. “Canada has reached an exciting milestone. It is a clear indication that Canada is still a vibrant, welcoming nation with lots of promise,” according to chief statistician Anil Arora, who made the statement to the media. Immigration Levels Plan One of the key strategies that the country uses to deal with its demographic concerns is immigration. The population of Canada is aging, and the country’s natural birth rate is insufficient to increase it. As a result, Canada needs immigrants to support both the growth and sustainability of its workforce. Nearly all of the increase in Canada’s workforce may be due to immigration. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada anticipates that by 2023, immigrants will make up roughly 30% of the country’s population. Over 460,000 new immigrants will be welcomed annually, according to Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan. The objectives of Canadian immigration are to support the economy, reunite families, and aid refugees Canada’s goal for new immigrants in 2023 is 465,000 new permanent residents. By 2024, the goal will increase to 485,000 then 500,000.   Post-war Baby Boom The number of births unexpectedly grew in Canada and many other countries after the Second World War. With fertility hitting a peak of 3.94 children per woman in 1959, Canada saw one of the strongest post-war baby booms in the world. That is over three times higher than the previous record low, which was 1.41 in 2020. A record-breaking number of 463,000 babies were born in Canada in 1960. In comparison, just 368,000 babies were born in 2021, despite the fact that the population as a whole was more than twice as large as it was in 1960. Canada’s population peaked at 20 million people in 1966, at the end of the baby boom period, with a substantial proportion of children between the years of 0 and 14. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada’s population has now surpassed 40 million people” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Streams

Ontario invited 1000 candidates under EJO: In-Demand Skills and Foreign Worker Streams

On June 20, 2023, the Government of Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IS) and Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Streams (EJO FW) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  The province held two draws in the EJO FW Stream and issued 744 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates working in healthcare and construction occupations.  In addition, Ontario held another draw for the EJO IS stream. Ontario issued 256 invitations to apply in a general draw to candidates with a minimum score of 26. In total, OINP issued invitations to 20,198 candidates in 2023. Overview of the latest Foreign Worker Streams draw The Government of Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IS) and Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) of OINP. Targeted invitations to apply were also sent out by the OINP to individuals in the EOI pool who might be qualified for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. OINP invited 426 and 318 candidates in two separate draws with a score range of 36 and above and 33 and above, respectively. OINP issued invitations to different occupations in both draws.   Occupations Invited in 1st Draw of OINP Only those candidates who had a job offer in one of the NOC occupations listed below were given an ITA: NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians NOC 22221 – User support technicians NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing, and related occupations NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators NOC 72101 – Tool and die, makers, NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers NOC 72103 – Boilermakers NOC 72104 – Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters NOC 72105 – Ironworkers NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system) NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers NOC 72300 – Plumbers NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers NOC 72310 – Carpenters NOC 72320 – Bricklayers NOC 72321 – Insulators NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers NOC 72422 – Electrical Mechanics NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics NOC 72500 – Crane operators NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers NOC 73101 – Tilesetters NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers NOC 73111 – Glaziers NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators Occupations Invited in 2nd draw of OINP Candidates who have received a job offer in one of the NOC occupations listed below received ITAs from OINP in a separate draw: NOC 30010 – Managers in healthcare NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians NOC 31103 – Veterinarians NOC 31110 – Dentists NOC 31111 – Optometrists NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists NOC 31120 – Pharmacists NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists NOC 31201 – Chiropractors NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals NOC 32100 – Opticians NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment NOC 32110 – Denturists NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists NOC 32201 – Massage therapists NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Ontario invited 100 candidates under Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream” you can

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Express Entry streams

New Brunswick issued new invitations under the Express Entry streams

In May 2023, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the three Express Entry streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).  The province issued 21 ITAs under the New Brunswick Employment Connection stream, 10 ITAs through the New Brunswick Student Connection stream, and 62 ITAs under the Express Entry Occupations In-Demand Connection stream.  In total, New Brunswick invited 93 candidates in May. In 2023, 509 candidates received ITAs under these three NBPNP streams.   New Brunswick Express Entry Streams You will have a greater chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada if you participate in the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), which is linked to the federal Express Entry system. How to be eligible for the NB Express Entry stream? You must meet the following requirements to be nominated through the NB Express Entry Stream: Make a Federal Express Entry profile to be added to the candidate pool. Through IRCC, you can make a profile at any time. meets at least one of the requirements for participating in the Federal Express Entry Immigration program. Program for Federal Skilled Workers. Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program You have 45 days to submit a complete application after receiving an ITA. If your application is accepted, the province will designate you. The nomination must be accepted in your Federal Express Entry account within 30 days. A nomination is not assured just because you submit an application and match the criteria for the New Brunswick Express Entry Streams. Click here for a free assessment from an immigration consultant to help you in getting a guaranteed nomination.  Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “New Brunswick issued new invitations under the Express Entry streams” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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new IEC draws

IRCC issued nearly 3,500 ITAs in the new IEC draws

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new IEC draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From June 3 to June 16, Canada invited 3,487 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of June 16, 23,707 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  In these rounds, the details for ITAs per country are given in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 17  Switzerland 508  Australia 1 Andorra 79  Belgium 7  Croatia 35  Costa Rica 130  Spain 46  Czech Republic 18  Denmark 3  Estonia 285  France 23  Greece 12  Hong Kong 215  Ireland 131  Italy 9  Slovenia 81  Korea 48  Poland 257  Germany 657  United Kingdom 18  Lithuania 4 Luxembourg 44  Netherlands 149  New Zealand 10  Norway 116  Taiwan 42  Portugal 28  Sweden 18  Slovakia 82  Austria 414  Japan In 2023, Canada issued 91,867 ITAs under the IEC Program. IEC Rounds of Invitations 2023   International Experience Canada (IEC) Program A number of programs known as International Experience Canada (IEC) allow young people from participating countries to visit Canada temporarily to live and work there. If an international applicant completes one of the IEC programs successfully, they will be qualified to apply for a work permit in Canada without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). With the acceptance of work permits, IEC permits temporary stay in Canada for a maximum of one year. EC work permits are authorized using a system of random draws. Not all foreign nationals who indicate interest in the program will be chosen. Success chances depend on the quota for each program and country. There are three separate programs administered by the IEC. Interested applicants should confirm the requirements for the various programs even if IEC has general standards. Each program has its own requirements and may lead to a sure kind of work authorization: Working Holiday Young Professionals International Co-op Internship Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “IRCC issued nearly 3,500 ITAs in the new IEC draws” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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biometrics

All permanent residence applicants will now be required to submit biometrics

On June 14, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the removal of the public policy allowing foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence with previous biometrics. As a result, all permanent residence applicants applying on or after June 14, 2023, are required to submit biometrics. The updated instructions have affected general processing measures implemented during COVID-19.  All applicants now have 30 days from the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL) date to provide their biometrics as was the procedure in the pre-pandemic time. Why do biometrics for immigration to Canada? An individual’s recognition must be verified using biometrics. The Canadian government advises that biometrics help the safety of Canadian immigrants in several ways, despite the fact that it may not seem like urgent steps at the moment. For example, having biometrics on file makes it more difficult for someone to steal your identity by fabricating, swiping, or using it. The resolution of problems or errors that might occur when a person’s name, birthday, and/or place of birth are similar to those of another person is also made easier by biometrics.   IRCC Published Important Instructions for PGWP holders On June 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a temporary policy allowing eligible post-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders to apply for an additional open work permit valid for up to 18 months.  All applications must be received between April 6 and December 31, 2023, and their PGWPs have expired or will expire between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2023. These instructions guide the issuance of the additional open work permit during the policy’s effectiveness period. Certain PGWP holders will have the opportunity to take part in a facilitative process to extend their work permit beginning on April 6, 2023. Join our RSS Feed  Also, Read: RNIP boosts Manitoba school enrolment   Want to know more details about “All permanent residence applicants will now be required to submit biometrics” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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PEI EOI draws

Two PEI EOI draws held in the first half of June

In the first half of June, Prince Edward Island held two PEI EOI draws. On June 1, 2023, PEI conducted a new invitation round in the Labour Impact Category and invited 97 candidates. Only Labour and Express Entry applicants were invited to the most recent Prince Edward Island PNP draw. On the PEI PNP draw held on June 1st, no invites for Business Work Permit Entrepreneurs were sent out. The previous draw of this sort was held on May 4, 2023. The Prince Edward Island PNP has invited 2,256 Labour & Express Entry applicants over the past 12 months, while 92 Business Work Permit Entrepreneur applicants received invites. Entrepreneur invitations to start a business over the last 12 months: 4% Invitations to apply for work and Express Entry in the last 12 months: 96% On June 15, 2023, the province issued 118 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams. PEI also invited four candidates to the Business Work Permit Entrepreneurs stream. The lowest score for business candidates was 82 points, 17 points more than in the May draw.  PEI EOI Draws 2023 PEI EOI Draws till 18 June 2023 held are listed in the table below, and in 2023, PEI invited a total of 1,321 candidates. According to the schedule, the next PEI PNP draw will occur on June 29, 2023. Date Business Work Permit / Entrepreneur Minimum Points Labour & EE Invitations Invitations total Jan 19, 2023 7 62 216 233 Feb 16, 2023 6 70 222 228 Mar 2, 2023 – – 46 46 Mar 16, 2023 6 52 138 144 Mar 30, 2023 – – 113 113 Apr 20, 2023 9 72 180 189 May 4, 2023 – – 122 122 May 18, 2023 3 65 156 159 Jun 1, 2023 – – 97 97 Jun 15, 2023 4 82 118 122   Who is eligible for PEI PNP 2023? To be eligible for nomination through PEI Express Entry, you must: meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs:  Federal Skilled Worker Program; Federal Skilled Trades Program; or Canadian Experience Class Join our RSS Feed  Also, Read: RNIP boosts Manitoba school enrolment   Want to know more details about “Two PEI EOI draws held in the first half of June” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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PGWP

IRCC published important instructions for PGWP holders

On June 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a temporary policy allowing eligible post-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders to apply for an additional open work permit valid for up to 18 months.  All applications must be received between April 6 and December 31, 2023, and their PGWPs have expired or will expire between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2023. These instructions guide the issuance of the additional open work permit during the policy’s effectiveness period. Certain PGWP holders will have the opportunity to take part in a facilitative process to extend their work permit beginning on April 6, 2023. Foreign nationals who were qualified for the 2022 PGWP facilitative measure and whose PGWP expires in 2023 will also be able to apply for an additional 18-month work permit. Even after the 90-day restoration period ends, those with expired work permits can still have their status back. They will also get an interim work authorization while waiting for their new work permit application to be processed. About the Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Students who have graduated from authorized Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program, allowing them to get an open work permit and achieve valuable Canadian work experience. Graduates can become eligible for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class in Express Entry by collecting skilled Canadian work experience in TEER categories 0, 1, or 3 through the PGWP Program.   Who is eligible for PGWP? A foreign national may be eligible for PGWP who must be at least 18 years old and have completed a program of full-time study in Canada that lasted at least 8 months in order to be qualified for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A Designated Learning Institution (DLI) must have offered the study program, and it must have been one of the programs specified below. Additionally, a foreign national must submit an application for a work permit within 180 days of completing their study program. Join our RSS Feed  Also, Read: RNIP boosts Manitoba school enrolment   Want to know more details about the “Supreme Court of Canada upholds Safe Third Country Agreement, Canada-U.S. deal to control flow of refugees” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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international student fraud

Fraser responded to reports concerning international student fraud

On June 13, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, made a statement concerning the reports of international student fraud.  He said international students who are not found to be involved in immigration-related fraud will not be deported. Fraser said he directed the issuance of temporary resident permits (TRP) to foreign students who came to Canada intending to study and were unaware of the use of forged documents.  The minister’s statement came after a group of Indian students in Canada was threatened with deportation for allegedly submitting fraudulent letters of acceptance. He urged applicants to make sure they do proper research and access the official website before applying for a study permit.   The honorable Minister’s Statement regarding International student fraud The following statement has been issued by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC):  “I understand that those affected by fraudulent individuals consider this situation upsetting and I want to encourage them that their well-being is of the highest priority. As a result, I’ve already put together a team of my officials and asked them to collaborate closely with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to identify the victims of fraud, or those students who came to Canada to study and actually did so.” “Let me be clear: International students who aren’t found to have committed fraud will not be deported. I have discretionary authority under the Immigration Refugee Protection Act, which I think I should use in this instance. I have thus given officers instructions to issue a Temporary Resident Permit to an international student if the facts of a particular case indicate that the individual came to Canada with the intention to study and were unaware that they were using fraudulent documentation.  This will guarantee that those with good intentions students and graduates can stay in Canada and prevent them from being subject to the usual 5-year ban on re-entering Canada that usually results from misrepresentation. Preliminary Temporary Resident Permits will be provided if needed to stop imminent deportation for anyone under assessment while this process ends.” “To better detect and combat fraud and uphold the integrity of our immigration programs, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been working together even more closely with designated learning institutions (DLIs), the provinces and territories, and organizations that represent Canadian colleges and universities. This is in line with my instructions to officials.” “The Government of Canada is not focused on penalizing anyone who may have been affected by the fraud; rather, it concentrates on discovering those who are responsible for the fraudulent action. “We are committed to offering an honest and open pathway to Canada because we comprehend the immense value that international students make to our nation. All applicants must make sure they do their research, have an acceptance letter from a DLI, and visit the official website to find out about all of our programs before applying for a study permit. We encourage you to come forward and report fraud if you think you have been misled by fraudulent experts. Join our RSS Feed  Also, Read: RNIP boosts Manitoba school enrolment   Want to know more details about “Fraser responded to reports concerning international student fraud” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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EOI Draw 182

Manitoba invited 540 immigrants in EOI Draw 182

On June 15, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round 182, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 255 applicants who scored 602 points and above.  Manitoba also issued 205 LAAs in the regular SWM draw. The minimum score for the LAA in this category was 665 points, four points fewer than the previous draw.  In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, MPNP issued 21 LAAs to candidates invited under the Strategic Recruitment Initiative. The lowest score in the SWO category was 718 points, 83 points fewer than in the previous draw.  In addition, 59 invitations were issued in the International Education Stream. Manitoba has issued LAAs to 540 candidates, including 187 Express Entry candidates for this round.  In 2023, MPNP invited 6,662 candidates, and 1,781 of them received invitations in the Express Entry. Also, Read: MPNP has introduced the new Skilled Worker Webform to process the requests MPNP Draws 2023   EOI Draw 182 The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new EOI draw 182 on June 15, 2023, using its Expression of Interest (EOI) procedure. The pool of eligible candidates received 540 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). Candidates from all three MPNP streams—Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas—received LAAs in this new Manitoba PNP draw. In the table below detailed overview is added about the new EOI draw number 182 No of invitations Minimum Score Category 255 (Occupation-specific) 602 Skilled Workers Manitoba 205 (All occupations) 665 Skilled Workers Manitoba 59 – International Education Stream 21 718 Skilled Workers Overseas Join our RSS Feed  Also, Read: RNIP boosts Manitoba school enrolment   Want to know more details about “Manitoba invited 540 immigrants in New EOI Draw #182” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement

Supreme Court of Canada upholds Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement

The Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement to manage the flow of asylum seekers across their common border has been considered legal by Canada’s highest court.  Refugees are obligated by the agreement to apply for asylum in the first of the two nations they arrive in; if their application is denied by one, they will not be successful if they apply on the other side of the border. The top court was asked by treaty opponents to rule that the laws supporting the agreement violate the rights to life, liberty, and security because many asylum seekers are not truly safe in the United States. The Supreme Court decided that Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is not violated by the proposal for legislation enabling the agreement. The Supreme Court has invited the Federal Court to investigate the opposition’s claim that the accord violates Section 15 of the Charter due to the alleged discriminatory treatment of women escaping domestic violence in the United States. The Canadian Press first published this news on June 16, 2023.   About the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement The U.S.-Canada Smart Border Action Plan includes the Safe Third Country Agreement between the two nations. Unless they meet the requirements for an exception to the Agreement, those who wish to claim refugee status must do so in the first safe country they arrive. The Agreement allows both governments to more effectively control who has access to each nation’s refugee systems when they pass the Canada–U.S. land border. The Agreement was finalized on December 5, 2002, and the two countries signed it. It became effective on December 29, 2004. Following the completion of regulatory modifications, the two countries signed an Additional Protocol to the STCA, which went into effect on March 25, 2023. A revised agreement is represented by the two documents together. According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, Canada has only designated the US as a safe third country. Join our RSS Feed  Also, Read: RNIP boosts Manitoba school enrolment   Want to know more details about the “Supreme Court of Canada upholds Safe Third Country Agreement, Canada-U.S. deal to control flow of refugees” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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