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Provincial Nominee Program invitation draws in British Columbia.

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  British Columbia has released the results of the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitational draw held last week. British Columbia's PNP Invitational draws are typically held weekly, making it one of the most frequent PNP draws in Canada. The final round of invitations to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) took place on June 7. More than 141 candidates received invitations to run as provincial candidates. That's less than the 167 invites on May 31. To be eligible for BC nomination, candidates must meet the requirements of BC or one of the skilled immigration categories administered through the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Minimum score between 60 to 85. Invitations to this draw have been sent to candidates in the Skilled Worker, International Graduate and Entry-Level and Self-Qualifying subcategories and require a provincial minimum score between 60 and 85, depending on the stream.   The province has recently rec

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

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  Anyone considering immigrating to Canada as part of the Express Entry program will quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using CRS when Express Entry was introduced in 2015. The CRS is a detailed, evidence-based approach designed to identify immigrants who are most likely to succeed in the Canadian labour market. It does this by awarding points to Express Entry candidates based on key human capital criteria such as age, education, language skills and work experience. Candidates are then ranked based on their CRS scores. Who is eligible for a CRS score? The Comprehensive Ranking System is for candidates who qualify for at least one of the following three Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Work Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). CRS points are awarded only to candidates for these programs. How it works CRS scores are calculated using a variety of factors, up to a maximum of 1,200

Canada aiming to open online citizenship applications for multiple adults in fall 2022.

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  Do you want to applyfor Canadian citizenship online? Couples and families with multiple adults will soon be able to apply for citizenship online, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Currently, only single adult applicants can submit citizenship applications online. However, adults can apply together in fall 2022, IRCC told CIC News in an email. After that, the online portal for minors and families will open. "IRCC is working to expand electronic applications to allow adults (i.e. 18+) to apply online together as a family or group, and is currently targeting fall 2022," an IRCC spokesperson said. "Plans have begun. Further expand the scope of electronic applications to include persons under the age of 18, as well as adults and minors applying together as a family or group.” IRCC said it would begin developing "additional capabilities for agents" following the implementation of electronic filings. Currently, representatives

Canada to increase length of stay for Parents and Grandparents’ Super Visa to 5 years per entry.

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The Minister of Immigration can designate international health insurers to insure super visa applicants in the future. IRCC just announced major changes to parent and grandparent regulation. Effective July 4, 2022: ·         Super Visa holders can extend their stay to five years per entry to Canada. ·         Those with a current supervisor also have the option to extend their stay in Canada for two years. This means current super visa holders can now stay in Canada for up to seven consecutive years. ·         The Minister of Immigration of Canada will have the power to designate international health insurance companies to insure Super Visa applicants in the future. Currently, Super visa holders can stay in Canada for up to two years per entry. Super Visa is a multiple entry visa valid for up to 10 years. Currently, only Canadian insurance providers can provide the health coverage required by Supervise applicants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has an

A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC, Manitoba and Ontario.

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  Canadian provinces regularly nominate candidates through their provincial nominee programs , giving them the opportunity to become permanent residents of Canada. Last week, Manitoba and B.C. announced the results of their new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and Ontario provided details on the May draw. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) have their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nominations. While provincial nomination itself is not equivalent to permanent resident status, it can greatly increase your chances of obtaining permanent resident status. For example, a nominated PNP candidate with an Express Entry profile will receive an additional 600 points. You may also be invited to apply for specific PNP invitation rounds. In the latest Express Submission draw, held on May 27, Canada invited 589 NPP candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 741. Be

Ontario held 2 PNP draws in May

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Ontario held two  Provincial Nominee Program  (PNP) draws in May, according to a spokesperson from the provincial government. Last month, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) paused releasing draw info during the provincial government election, which ended on June 2. On May 4, Ontario issued 57 invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest (EOI) system pool who may be eligible for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream with a score of 27 and above. Then on May 26, the OINP issued 535 notifications of interest to potential candidates who may be eligible for Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 295 and 461. About the In-Demand Skills Stream The In-Demand Skills Stream focuses more on provincial demand than occupation skill level. Many immigration programs target occupations that the government considers to be “high skilled.” Yet, Ontario still has labor shortages in occu

Canada set to welcome over 500,000 newcomers this summer || VO Visas

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  Canada set to welcome over 500,000 newcomers this summer || VO Visas  With pandemic travel restrictions largely lifted, the coast is clear for Canada to welcome high levels of immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers over the coming months. Upon imposing COVID travel restrictions in March 2020, Canada prevented many newcomers from being able to enter the country. There were some exceptions, such as those who received  permanent residence  and study permit approval prior to the restrictions taking effect, as well as those approved under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Canada gradually lifted these restrictions, with all of the main restrictions on permanent and temporary residents lifted by June 2021. Despite the restrictions, Canada still saw high newcomer levels in 2021. The signs indicate this is set to continue in 2022, with the next few months set to be particularly strong. This summer will be the first since the start of the pandemic without major