Alberta PNP draw: Minimum CRS cut off drops to 300
Details of Alberta’s July 27 immigration draw have been released. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited 148 Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 300. These candidates may now apply for a provincial nomination through the Alberta Express Entry stream. Discover if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration Compared to the previous Alberta…
10 jobs in B.C. that increased in demand due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we work. Granted, many sectors were negatively affected by shutdowns related to the pandemic, such as the tourism and hospitality sectors. However, some sectors saw a surge in job vacancies. The federal government carried out research on how the pandemic is affecting the labour force in each province and territory. From this research, here are 10 jobs…
Express Entry: 512 PNP candidates invited to apply for permanent residence
Canada’s August 4 Express Entry draw targeted candidates who had previously received provincial nominations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 512 candidates with scores of at least 760. The relatively high score was because Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates automatically get 600 points when they receive their provincial nomination. In the previous PNP invitation…
British Columbia invited 374 PNP candidates in new draws
British Columbia invited 374 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on August 3, 2021. Since February, British Columbia has been conducting two separate rounds of invitations twice a month as part of its PNP program. The province holds a general draw and a second draw targeting retail and wholesale trade managers…
How to settle in Canada if you are an approved immigrant
After 15 months of waiting due to the COVID-19 pandemic border closures, all valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders are now able to complete the process of calling Canada home. While the world has come a long way since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, Canada still has several COVID-related immigration regulations…
Manitoba releases details of new PNP draw
Manitoba invited 375 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on July 29, just two days after its largest draw ever. Invited candidates can now apply for a nomination from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). If they successfully receive it, the nomination will support their final application for Canadian permanent residence. Here are the results…
How to add dependents on TR to PR open work permit application
The new open work permit for essential workers and international student graduates is here until December 31, 2022. Applicants to the temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) pathways can also add their family members to the bridging open work permit. The new open work permit opened July 26, specifically for TR to PR…
Cruising through Canada with a criminal record?
Attention all cruisers! Canada’s transport minister, Omar Alghabra recently stated that the country will soon open up to travellers by boat. As of November 1, 2021, cruise ships and their passengers can enter Canada, if they comply with the Canadian government’s public health guidelines. Contact a criminality expert at the Law Firm of Campbell Cohen…
High job vacancies in health care and food services in Canada
Amid increased public health measures in May, Canada’s accommodation and food services sector had the highest rate of employers looking for workers, and the health sector had the highest number of open positions. Canadian employers were actively recruiting for an estimated 671,100 positions in May. For the seventh consecutive month, the health sector had the…