Express Entry: New PNP draw invites 589 candidates
On May 25, Canada sent a new round of invitations to 589 Express Entry candidates, encouraging them to apply for permanent residency. To be admitted to this draw, you needed to have a minimum score of 741. Because the cutoff score was so high, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only welcomed candidates who had […]
Quebec skilled workers can now submit applications for open work permits through the IMP+
Applications are now being accepted for a new avenue to bring in talented people who have been selected by Quebec and are awaiting permanent residency. The International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+) is a new work permit option available to Quebec-selected permanent residents. It’s a strategy for Quebec to address present labour shortages by speeding up […]
British Columbia held a new Provincial Nominee Program draw on May 10
On May 10, British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held four targeted drawings for immigration candidates. Through the BC PNP Tech stream, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 126 skilled workers and overseas graduates with a minimum score of 85 points. For in-demand tech employees and overseas students, the BC PNP Tech […]
Express Entry proof of funds increases for 2022
Canada has amended the proof of settlement money needed for Express Entry candidates. These modifications apply to Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) Express Entry candidates (FSTP). Candidates from these programmes who have a valid job offer in Canada and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are not affected. Candidates for the […]
IRCC is speeding up processing of Express Entry backlog
IRCC has reduced its Express Entry backlog by 4,292 people since mid-April, despite a modest increase in permanent resident inventory. With the Express Entry backlog reduced, IRCC will resume all-program draws in early July. Since December 2020, no candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) have been invited to apply for immigration. The FSWP […]
The unemployment rate in Canada has dropped to an all-time low of 5.2 percent.
The unemployment rate in Canada has once again reached an all-time low. According to Statistics Canada, it dipped to 5.2 percent in April, down from the previous high of 5.3 percent in March. With over 800,000 vacant jobs, Canada has a historically high employment vacancy rate. As a result, the federal government and provinces across […]
Step by Step Guide To Apply For a Canadian Student Visa
Foreign students must apply for a study permit before entering Canada. The study permit in Canada allows international students to pursue their studies at a Canadian designated learning institution for a defined period of time. Below is the step by step procedures you must follow to get the study permit: Step 1: Apply to schools […]
There has been a reduction in the Express Entry backlog
There has been a reduction in the backlog for Express Entry. More than 45,000 Express Entry applications awaited results in April, down from almost 52,000 in March. The drop in Express Entry applications prompted Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to announce that all-program drawings will begin in July, and processing delays for most new candidates will […]
Alberta lifts restrictions on temporary foreign workers
If you want to know more information about immigration to Canada, there is no better than Altec Global’s team to assist you! Contact us now to find out what we can do for you! Alberta is removing limits on the hiring of new temporary foreign employees as of May 1st. This change affects all outstanding […]
IRCC to resume FSWP and CEC invitations in July; and offer open work permit to PGWP holders
Today, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced a series of important policy changes. The first part is related to the Express Entry. In early July, Express Entry invites to FSWP, CEC, and FSTP candidates will resume. The great majority of new Express Entry applications will be processed within six months of […]