Québec – The Updated List of Targeted Occupations for the Facilitated LMIA Process

In Québec, employers may be exempt from the requirement to include proof of recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers in a number of occupations. On 23 February 2023, Québec has released the new list of occupations eligible under the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration in … Continue reading Québec – The Updated List of Targeted Occupations for the Facilitated LMIA Process

The Launch of Online Application Portal for Specific Immigration Programs

In an attempt to make the immigration system more efficient and to be completely virtual, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been developing tools and practices. This final product has come to life recently. On April 1, 2021, IRCC launched an online permanent residence application portal. The immigration process was digitized in a way … Continue reading The Launch of Online Application Portal for Specific Immigration Programs

ALBERTA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 200 CANDIDATES – April 2021

On April 6, 2021, and under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), 200 Notification of Interest letters were sent out through the Alberta Express Entry Stream with CRS points as low as 302. Alberta Express Entry A candidate is not required to complete a profile on a provincial immigration system under the Alberta Express Entry. … Continue reading ALBERTA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 200 CANDIDATES – April 2021

Manitoba issues 243 Invitations in April 2021 | Provincial Nominee Program Draw

On April 08, 2021, Manitoba PNP sent 243 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates to apply for permanent residence through three provincial immigration streams. Skilled Worker in Manitoba minimum score: 456 points - 208 invitations International Education minimum score: 708 points - 14 invitations Skilled Workers Overseas minimum score: 21 invitations How the system works: Similar … Continue reading Manitoba issues 243 Invitations in April 2021 | Provincial Nominee Program Draw

ALBERTA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 300 CANDIDATES – March 2021

Under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), 300 Notification of Interest letters were sent out through the Alberta Express Entry Stream with CRS points as low as 301. Alberta Express Entry A candidate is not required to complete a profile on a provincial immigration system under the Alberta Express Entry. However, he is to have … Continue reading ALBERTA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 300 CANDIDATES – March 2021

Québec – The Updated List of Targeted Occupations for the Facilitated LMIA Process

In Québec, employers may be exempt from the requirement to include proof of recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers in a number of occupations. Quebec has released the new list of occupations eligible under the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration in Québec annually provides an … Continue reading Québec – The Updated List of Targeted Occupations for the Facilitated LMIA Process

Canadian universities – The return to in-person classes – Fall 2021

A list of some Canadian universities and their fall plans for students. Post-secondary institutions are more confident that it will be safe to return to in-person classes for the fall semester, especially with the promises that Canadians will be vaccinated by the end of September this year, The return to in-person learning activities depends partially … Continue reading Canadian universities – The return to in-person classes – Fall 2021

Québec Immigration – Pilot program for workers in artificial intelligence, information technology and visual effects

On March 3, 2021, Québec announced the launch of three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. The later will focus on several pathways one of which is for workers in artificial intelligence, information technology and visual effects. This pilot program is intended to attract highly skilled tech workers to launch their careers in Quebec. … Continue reading Québec Immigration – Pilot program for workers in artificial intelligence, information technology and visual effects

Québec Immigration – Pilot program for orderlies

On March 3, 2021, Québec announced the launch of three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. The later will focus on several pathways one of which is for orderlies. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) is opening up the pilot for foreign nationals and is expected to last for … Continue reading Québec Immigration – Pilot program for orderlies

Québec Immigration – Pilot program for food processing workers

On March 3, 2021, Québec announced the launch of three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. The later will focus on several pathways one of which is for workers in food processing. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) is opening up the pilot for foreign nationals and is expected … Continue reading Québec Immigration – Pilot program for food processing workers