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IRCC to resume FSWP and CEC invitations in July; and offer open work permit to PGWP holders || VO Visas

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  IRCC to resume FSWP and CEC invitations in July, and  offer open work permits to PGWP holders  || VO Visas Today's major announcements provide more certainty for Canadian immigration candidates. Canada’s immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Express Entry invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates will resume by “early July.” Minister Sean Fraser made several other major announcements, such as that  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada  (IRCC) will be offering an open work permit extension of up to 18 months to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration A summary of today’s major announcements Express Entry invitations to FSWP, CEC, and FSTP candidates will resume in early July. The vast  majority of new Express Entry applications will be processed within the six-month service standard. According to IRCC, current Express Entry processing times range from seven months to more than 20 months. Those with an exp

Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies || VO Visas

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  Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies || VO Visas The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labor force. Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. To address labor shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth several measures to support immigrants. The pandemic has transformed Quebec’s labor market. Public health measures have exacerbated previously-existing labor market gaps and brought forth new challenges, according to a report from the Institute du Québec. The report titled  Bilan 2021 de l’emploi au Québec : Transformations sectorielles et déficit de compétences en vue  poses key questions that have emerged during the pandemic in an effort to understand the labour market’s current state. “We have begun 2022 with one of the lowest unemployment rates in years and a record number of job vacancies,” said Mia Homsy, Chief Executive Officer of the Inst

Federal vs provincial skilled worker programs Comparing immigration fees and processing times || VO Visas

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  Federal vs provincial skilled worker programs Comparing immigration fees and processing times || VO Visas Pros and cons of applying for immigration through a province vs directly to the federal government. The cost to apply for Canadian immigration may be a factor in deciding which economic pathway to take. In Canada, you always end up applying to  Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada  (IRCC) for permanent residence, as constitutionally the federal government has the final say on immigration. However, you can also apply for a province to vouch for your permanent residency application. If you successfully apply to a provincial pathway, you will get a nomination certificate, or a Quebec Selection Certificate from Quebec, to support your permanent residence application to IRCC. While this option opens you up to an abundance of immigration options, it can be more costly and take more time. On the other hand, provincial programs may open the doors to even more immigration candida