OINP invited candidates under the Human Capital Priorities and French-Speaking Skilled Worker Streams On February 8, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) and French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) Streams. In the HCP draw, OINP issued 622...
Canada updated instructions for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program On February 7, 2022, the Government of Canada updated instructions for students graduating outside of Canada for application for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). According to the new instructions, the online study eligibility period for international...
Canada has more labour shortages in certain sectors Canadian employers face labour shortages in many sectors. However, healthcare, construction, and the restaurant and hospitality sectors experience the most acute labour shortage when compared to other sectors. According to a Statistics Canada report published on January 27,...
IRCC held the third PNP-targeted Express Entry draw in 2022 On February 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,070 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-targeted draw. In round #215, the cut-off score was...
Canada introduced the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal On January 25, 2022, the Government of Canada published an update introducing the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal (CRPP), which was launched on October 6, 2021. Effective immediately, individuals who are currently in Canada can make a refugee claim using...
IRCC will use advanced data analytics to process temporary resident visa applications On January 24, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will use advanced data analytics to sort and process temporary resident visa (TRV) applications submitted from outside Canada....
Canada held a new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw On January 19, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,036 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-targeted draw. In round #214, the cut-off score was 745 points,...
Canada will invest $35 million to expand settlement services for newcomers On January 17, 2022, the Government of Canada announced an investment of more than $35 million to expand resettlement capacity and settlement services for newcomers in Canada’s small towns and rural communities. Immigration, Refugees and...
Canada introduced new travel restrictions On January 15, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced new border measures due to the worsening epidemiological situation in the country. The Government limited travel restriction exemptions for unvaccinated persons, allowing only a small proportion of unvaccinated persons to enter Canada....
Ontario updated application processing times in the OINP On January 13, 2022, Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). As of now, the processing time in Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream, Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, Ontario’s...