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Canada plans to clear the visitor visa backlog by February 2023

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To reduce the visitor visa backlog, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is planning to decrease the Visitor visa applications backlog.  The government is considering decisive measures by lifting some eligibility criteria for nearly half a million applications. This necessary action will significantly shorten wait times while allowing more people to visit Canada. An IRCC memo revealed two potential strategies to reduce the number of visitor visa backlog applications.    IRCC New steps To Clear Visitor Visa Backlog  An internal IRCC memo from December 2022 that’s been obtained by The Globe and Mail discusses two ways for decreasing the number of applications for visitor visas. The first approach would involve processing an estimated 195,000 applications in bulk,  while the second option considers relaxing eligibility criteria for as many as 450,000 candidates. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is aiming to significantly reduce or remove its backlog of visitor visa applications by February and is ready to take “extreme measures” to do so, according to a draft copy from December. As of early December, a portion of the total number of applications for temporary resident visas was in the system: more than 700,000. As of the end of last year, there were more than two million immigration applications to be processed, including those for permanent residency, work permits, and study visas. According to the memo, the stockpile is “weakening the public’s trust” in the department that concerns the immigration department.   Furthermore, immigration authorities will no longer examine to see if visitors have the funds to remain in Canada, according to one of The Globe And Mail’s sources.   Also, foreign nationals would not be required to show that they will leave Canada when their visa expires.   This will be a temporary solution to reduce stock, and the final policy may differ from the one recommended in the memo.   The memo also made a point of emphasizing the potential of keeping these actions a secret and stating that none of them would need to be made public.   Two internal IRCC sources, however, told The Globe and Mail that the government had opted for the second option and that an announcement could be made in a few days.   To find out more details about “Canada plans to clear the visitor visa backlog by February” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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new BC PNP draws

British Columbia issued 173 invitations in the new BC PNP draws

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British Columbia issued 173 invitations in the new BC PNP draws On December 20, 2022, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).    In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 153 invitations with a minimum score of 90 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 4214), the province invited 15 candidates.  A further 5 invitations were issued to skilled workers,  international graduates, and entry-level and semi-skilled workers scoring at least 60 points.    In total, the province invited up to 173 candidates in the new BC PNP draws. In 2022, British Columbia has already issued 9,018 invitations   The New BC PNP draws held in December 2022 On December 6, 2022, the Government of British Columbia held new BC PNP draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited up to 193 qualified Skills Immigration candidates and Tech workers.   On December 13, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates. BC held new BC PNP draws In the general draw, the province invited 180 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 80-104 points…Read More…   On December 13, 2022, British Columbia held new BC PNP draws for business candidates. In the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, BC PNP invited up to five candidates. The lowest score of this round was 116 points, 4 points fewer than the previous draw. In addition, the province invited fewer than 5 candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot category with a minimum score of 134.   Skilled Worker Category BC PNP The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) run by the province of British Columbia, has a variety of immigration programs, including the British Columbia Skilled Worker program. Immigration candidates who have a job offer and a high likelihood of being incorporated into the BC labor force are prioritized as BC Skilled Workers. Applicants who have been successfully nominated through the BC Skilled Worker program will be invited to submit an official application for Canadian permanent residence. For this stream, applicants are not required to have an Express Entry profile. To apply to the stream through Express Entry for fast processing, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and must have an active Express Entry profile. The BC Tech Pilot may be able to offer quick processing and other benefits to applicants with experience in specific tech-related occupations. To qualify for this stream, you must: Must have accepted a full-time, indeterminate employment offer from a B.C. employer (the offer can just be temporary or have a specified end date) in order to be eligible for this stream. The job must be in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) be prepared to carry out the job’s duties. have at least two years of full-time work experience (or work experience equivalent to full-time) in any skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). show your capability to care for yourself and your dependents. hold legal immigration status in Canada, or be eligible to do so. Meet the minimum language requirements for NOC TEER 2 or 3 occupations.   To find out more details about “British Columbia issued 173 invitations in the new BC PNP 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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IEC season of invitations 2023

Canada invited new candidates under the IEC season of invitations 2023

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Canada invited new candidates under the IEC season of invitations 2023 over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC).  From February 11 to February 17, Canada invited 7,772 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.  As of February 17, there were 15,205 candidates registered in the pool, waiting for the invitation.    IEC season of invitations 2023 Details Details of IRCCs this round under the IEC round of invitations 2023 are listed in the Table below with country and no of ITAs issued In this round there are: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 2 Andorra 351 Australia 9  Austria 52  Belgium 637  Chile 7  Costa Rica 7  Croatia 64 Czech Republic 12  Denmark 4 Estonia 3,434 France 21  Greece 19  Hong Kong 402  Ireland 101  Italy 321  Japan 766 Korea 2  Latvia 223 Germany 513  United Kingdom 23 Lithuania 2  Luxembourg 48  Netherlands 84  New Zealand 5  Norway 39  Poland 48  Portugal 3  San Marino 23  Slovakia 3  Slovenia 103  Spain 21  Sweden 20  Switzerland 411  Taiwan   In 2023, Canada issued 51,671 ITAs under the IEC Program.   International Experience Canada Young foreigners can travel and work in Canada for up to two years through International Experience Canada (IEC). Three separate employment and travel opportunities are available: Working Holiday Young Professionals International Co-op (Internship) It’s a government initiative designed to help young foreigners to: get valuable work experience internationally. improve your French and English language skills. Work in Canada to fund your dream trip.   The List of Eligible Countries For the IEC can be found here…   IEC Working Holiday Category  Invitees to the working holiday programs are issued an open work visa that enables them to work for almost any Canadian employer. If you come from a country that qualifies and; without even a job offer. Would like to work for a number of Canadian companies. Would like to work in many different fields and have enough money for travel.   IEC Young Professionals Category  When you receive an employment offer from a Canadian company, you may be qualified for the Young Professionals IEC category (consistent with your career profession). On this IEC Employer-Specific Work Permit, you must remain employed by the same organization.   IEC International Co-op (Internship) Category An employer-specific work visa is granted in the international co-op (internship) category. If any of the following applies to you if you: are a post-secondary student who has been given the opportunity to work or intern in Canada; will complete this internship or job placement to complete your education; and. will continue to work in Canada for the same employer at the same location.   Want to know more details about “Canada invited new candidates under the IEC round of invitations 2023” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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PEI PNP

Prince Edward Island invited the first candidates of 2023 under PEI PNP

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On January 19, 2023, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In the first round of this year, the province issued 216 invitations to apply to skilled workers in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams.    PEI also invited 7 candidates to the Business Work Permit Entrepreneurs stream. The lowest score for business candidates was 62 points, as it was in the December draw. Last year, PEI invited 1,854 candidates. According to the schedule, the next PEI PNP draw will occur on February 16, 2023.   Skilled Workers in PEI  If you are currently employed by an Island employer, you may be eligible to apply for a nomination for permanent residence through the Skilled Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).    Employers on Prince Edward Island can fill highly skilled positions that are not available on the local job market through the employer-driven Skilled Worker stream.   What are Eligibility Criteria For Skilled Workers in PEI?  For the PEI Skilled Worker Stream, you must meet the following requirements: have a work offer for a high-skilled occupation categorized as TEER category 0, 1, or 3 (link is external) from a PEI employer that is full-time, non-seasonal ; having worked at least two years at a full-time job over the last five years; have a valid work permit to be working in Canada; have legal status in the country of residence; have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma Must be between the ages of 18 and 59; Have the necessary English/French language ability to perform the job offered. having enough money to cover all immigration costs, including travel expenditures, for the applicant and their family in order to be able to settle in PEI; and demonstrate that you have a genuine desire to settle in PEI.   PEI Express Entry  Through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program, you can apply for a PEI Express Entry nomination for permanent residence (PEI PNP). You will have a better chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply from the federal government if you are nominated through the PEI PNP.   What are Eligibility Criteria For PEI Express Entry?  You must fulfill the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs in order to be nominated via PEI Express Entry: Program for Federally Skilled Workers; Federal Skilled Worker Program; Federal Skilled Trades Program; or Canadian Experience Class   Depending on whether you have a work offer in PEI or not, there are two paths to permanent residency under the PEI Express Entry Category. Candidates who reside and/or work in PEI will be prioritized.   What is the PEI Work Permit Entrepreneurs stream?  The Work Permit Stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program may be able to nominate you for permanent residence if you’re thinking about moving there and want to invest in and run a business (PEI PNP).    Foreign nationals with extensive management expertise or business ownership who want to settle in PEI to begin their business and eventually become permanent residents can apply through this stream. If you want to be eligible for nomination under the Work Permit stream, you must: have at minimum the equivalent of secondary education; be between the ages of 21 and 59 at the time of application; have previous job or business ownership experience and applicable management abilities;  have previous job or business ownership experience and applicable management abilities;  Attend a meeting with an immigration office employee. fulfill the requirements of the Performance Agreement that you signed with the Office of Immigration.   Also, Read: PEI SCHEDULE FOR INVITATIONS ROUNDS IN 2023    To find out more details about “Prince Edward Island invited 216 candidates first round of 2023” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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LMIA exemption codes

Ottawa introduced a new update regarding the LMIA exemption codes

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Ottawa introduced a new update regarding the LMIA exemption codes on December 16, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced a new program delivery update regarding the labor market impact assessment (LMIA) exemption codes under the International Mobility Program (IMP).    According to the update, the government added new LMIA-exemption codes to GCMS and the Employer Portal and changed individual country free trade agreement codes. Some LMIA-exemption codes also have now newly created codes for the different categories. In addition, exemption codes have been amended on the instruction pages, and where further updates are in process, a flag has been added to alert the immigration officers.   LMIA exemption codes The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) Sections 204 to 208 give the regulatory authority to grant a work permit to an individual who is exempted from the need for a labor market effects assessment (LMIA).  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has policies that define certain conditions as compliant with sections 204 through 208 of the IRPR. In order to record the different eligibility requirements or criteria for those individual conditions, the Department has created LMIA exemption streams (through special administrative codes). There is a list of LMIA exemption codes. A25.2 Public policies R204: International agreements or arrangements R205: Canadian interests R206: No other means of support R207: Permanent residence applicants in Canada R207.1: Vulnerable workers R208: Humanitarian reasons International Mobility Workers Unit (IMWU): port of entry (POE) assistance   The International Mobility Program (IMP) Employers in Canada are able to hire foreign workers on temporary work visas according to the International Mobility Program (IMP), which excludes the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This could have a lot of benefits for both employers and employees, who would like a simpler, quicker hiring process. The International Mobility Program promotes Canada’s broader economic and cultural goals, in contrast to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which issues work permits based on the state of the labor market in particular conditions. The following positions are exempt from the LMIA requirement: Provide Canada-wide advantages in terms of its economy, culture, or other competitive factors, and give Canadian citizens and permanent residents benefit in return. The following types of workers are eligible for the International Mobility Program (IMP): Those who enter Canada in accordance with trade agreements like the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) or the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (CETA). Those entering Canada on an open work permit. Those entering Canada as intra-company transferees.   The foreign national will only be qualified to apply for their own work permit after completing these three processes. If a worker is LMIA-exempt and applies from outside of Canada, they may be eligible for accelerated work permit processing through the Global Skills Strategy if their position is NOC Skill Level A or 0.   To find out more details about “Ottawa introduced a new update regarding the LMIA exemption codes” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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IEC open work permit

Canada invited 1,555 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit

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Canada invited young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From March 11 to March 17, Canada invited 1,555 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.  As of March 17, there were 16,944 candidates registered in the pool, waiting for the invitation. In this round,   there are details of a number of ITAs countrywise invited to apply for an IEC open work permit In 2023: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 13  Switzerland 151  Australia 1 Austria 27 Belgium 25  Chile 3  Costa Rica 4  Croatia 25  Czech Republic 12  Denmark 5  Estonia 263  France 11  Greece 6  Hong Kong 128  Ireland 48  Italy 110  Japan 169  Korea 8  Latvia 129  Germany 200  United Kingdom 18  Lithuania 1  Luxembourg 31  Netherlands 50  New Zealand 5  Norway 9  Taiwan 20  Portugal 26  Sweden 10  Slovakia 2  Slovenia 32  Spain 26  Sweden   Canada issued 63,267 ITAs under the IEC Program.   IEC open work permit Youths can travel and work in Canada for up to two years through International Experience Canada (IEC).  Three different work and travel opportunities are available under IEC. Such as,  Working Holiday Young Professionals International Co-op Internship Working Holiday You fall in this working Holiday category if: You want to work for more than one Canadian business but do not yet have a job offer. You want to work in multiple places. You want to work in multiple places. you’d like to earn some money so that you can travel An open work permit is the kind of work permits you gain for a working holiday. You can now work for almost any company in Canada due to this.   Also Read, CANADA INVITED NEW CANDIDATES UNDER THE IEC SEASON OF INVITATIONS 2023 IRCC ISSUED OVER 12,000 INVITATIONS UNDER THE IEC 2023 IRCC INVITATION ROUNDS UNDER IEC ISSUED 7,730 ITAS IRCC INVITATION ROUNDS OF JANUARY 2023 INVITED 7500 CANDIDATES UNDER IEC IRCC OPENED THE IEC SEASON 2023   Want to know more details about “Canada invited 1,555 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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the Express Entry draw of 2023

IRCC invited 5,500 candidates in the Express Entry draw of 2023

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IRCC invited 5,500 candidates in the Express Entry draw of 2023. On January 18, 2023, IRCC held an unexpected the Express Entry draw of 2023, making it the second in two consecutive weeks. Express Entry draw #238 issued 5,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to all-program candidates under Express Entry. In round #238, the cut-off score was 490 points, 17 points fewer than the previous draw! The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 24, 2022, at 21:14:59 UTC.    As of January 18, 2023, there are 240,013 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 3,242 fewer than the previous update. In 2023, Canada issued 11,000 ITAs through Express Entry, and this is the quickest Express Entry start ever since the system was launched.   There was no particular program targeted by the draw of January 18, 2023. This means that candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP) were eligible to receive invitations. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 490 points was also required for invited candidates. The difference from the previous draw is 17 points.   Details of the Express Entry draw of 2023 As the second Express Entry round of invitations in the same week, the draw was surprising. On January 11, the IRCC had just conducted a draw for which it had also invited 5,500 candidates. The CRS cut-off score decreased by 17 points between draws, falling to 507 for last week’s draw.    The score for this draw was originally published by IRCC as 507, but it has now been revised to the accurate 490. The first draw since November 23, 2022, was held last week. Every two weeks on Wednesdays, Express Entry draws often actually occur. The IRCC has not explained why there was a break in draws during this time.   You can also read more details about the First Express Entry Draw of 2023 by Clicking here   What is an Express Entry?  For skilled workers in Canada or abroad, Express Entry offers a path to permanent residency. Express Entry will produce fast processing times of six months or less for possible skilled foreign workers. These federal economic immigration programs’ applications for permanent residency are managed by Express Entry.   the Federal Skilled Worker Program. the Federal Skilled Trades Program. the Canadian Experience Class.   Through their Provincial Nominee Programs, provinces and territories can also select candidates from Express Entry to fill positions on the local labor market. You Create an Express Entry profile and include details about your skills, work experience, language proficiency, education, and any other information to show your interest in immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker.   To find out more details about “IRCC invited 5,500 candidates in the Express Entry draw of 2023” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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SINP

Saskatchewan invited up to 500 candidates under the SINP

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On March 23, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 184 ITAs. Another 312 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates.    The lowest score in both categories was 82, two points fewer than in the previous draws. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 496 candidates under 110 different NOCs.  In 2023, Saskatchewan invited 1,021 skilled immigrants and entrepreneurs in four draws under the SINP.   Invited NOC Codes are in SINP Draw March 23, 2023:  00012 00013 00015 10010 10011 10012 10020 10021 10022 10029 10030 11101 11102 11109 11200 11201 11202 12010 12011 12013 12100 12101 12102 12103 12200 12202 13100 13101 13110 13111 13112 20010 20012 21101 21110 21112 21120 21203 21210 21220 21221 21222 21223 21230 21231 21232 21233 21234 21300 21301 21310 21311 21322 22100 22101 22110 22212 22220 22221 22222 22232 22300 22301 22303 22310 32102 32112 32120 33101 33103 40020 40030 41200 41210 41300 41320 41400 41401 41402 41404 41406 4212  42202 43100 60010 60020 60030 62022 62024 62100 62101 62200 63102 63200 63202 70010 70012 70020 72401 72410 73201 73401 80020 82030 82031 90010 92011 92012 92100 93101   SINP Application Processing Times Each quarter, the SINP Application processing time is updated (every three months). It displays how long it usually takes to finish an application throughout that quarter. For each category, the duration is indicated in weeks. Processing times are not always a reliable indicator for upcoming applications because they may fluctuate. An application’s processing time is calculated starting from the time it is first received. Anomalies are removed from averages, and typically comprise the fastest and slowest 10% of applications, accordingly.   The latest SINP Application Processing time was updated on January 4, 2022, Saskatchewan updated the  SINP application processing times of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. According to the new data, in the fourth quarter of 2022, in the International Skilled Worker category, the processing time in the Employment Offer stream was 1 week, in the Occupation In-Demand stream – 8 weeks, and in the Express Entry stream – 9 weeks.    Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited up to 500 candidates under the SINP” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Sudbury considered 24 applications under the RNIP

Sudbury considered 24 applications under the RNIP

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On February 23, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations for the RNIP. In this round, Sudbury considered 25 candidates. The lowest score of these draws was 245 points, five points fewer than in the previous draw.    All applicants had one eligible occupation and a wage over $20 per hour. Last year, in total, 154 applicants were invited. Sudbury has recommended at least 249 individuals under the RNIP since the program’s launch. So far, the city considered 49 candidates in 2023.   Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)  A community-driven program, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). By providing a route to permanent residence for qualified foreign workers who desire to work and live in one of the participating villages, the pilot is intended to bring the advantages of economic immigration to smaller areas.    You may also be qualified for a one-year work visa if you have submitted an application for permanent residence under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot. While your application for permanent residency is being processed, you may work with a work permit.   What are participating communities in the RNIP?  The following communities are currently participating in the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot: North Bay, Ontario Sudbury, Ontario Timmins, Ontario Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Thunder Bay, Ontario Brandon, Manitoba Altona/Rhineland, Manitoba Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Claresholm, Alberta Vernon, British Columbia West Kootenay, British Columbia Want to know more details about “Sudbury considered 24 applications under the RNIP” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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new all-program Express Entry draw

IRCC invited 7,000 candidates in the new all-program Express Entry draw

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On March 23, 2023, IRCC issued 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the new all-program Express Entry draw. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #244, the cut-off score was 484 points, six points fewer than in the previous all-program draw.  It was the lowest all-program CRS score since December 2020. The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 19, 2022, at 06:48:41 UTC. As of March 22, 2023, there are 240,146 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 4,975 fewer than the previous update. In 2023, Canada issued 30,559 ITAs through Express Entry.   Candidates for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class received a total of 7,000 ITAs (CEC). The CRS score needs to be at a minimum of 484 to be invited to apply for Canada PR.    CRS Score distribution for the new all-program Express Entry draw  The latest all-program Express Entry draw was held On March 23, 2023, CRS score distribution for this draw is given below in the table: CRS score range Number of profiles registered 601-1200 310 501-600 534 451-500 63,666 491-500 444 481-490 12,001 471-480 20,955 461-470 16,863 451-460 13,403 401-450 61,343 441-450 12,720 431–440 13,300 421-430 10,696 411-420 11,925 401-410 12,682 351-400 71,424 301-350 37,208 0-300 5,681 Total 240,146   Also Read: IRCC held a new all-program Express Entry draw on March 15, 2023   Those who have been invited to apply may do so in complete, along with any necessary supporting documents, within 60 days. If the application is approved by the IRCC, they will be handed a Canada permanent residency visa.   Express Entry draws 2023 Express Entry Draws so far held in 2023 till March 23, 2023, are: Date Express Entry draw Number CRS cut-off score Invitations issued 23 March 2023 244 484 7000 15 March 2023 243 490 7000 2 March 2023 242 748 667(PNP-specific) 15 February 2023 241 791 699(PNP-specific) 2 February 2023 240 489 3300(FSWP-specific) 1 February 2023 239 733 893(PNP-specific) 18 January 2023 238 490 5500 11 January 2023 237 507 5500 How can you increase your CRS Score for Express Entry? Can you achieve a CRS score of 490 or higher for Express Entry?  how those the Express Entry works, the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score is a points-based system that the Canadian government uses to rank Express Entry Applicants based on factors such as: Age Education Language Ability Work Experience, and Adaptability   Want to know more details about “IRCC invited 7,000 candidates in the new all-program Express Entry draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Overview of Express Entry  Express Entry is the system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage the intake of applications for economic immigration submitted on or after January 1, 2015, for the following classes: Federal skilled worker class (FSWC); Federal skilled trades class (FSTC); Canadian experience class (CEC); and a portion of the provincial nominee class (PNC).   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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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