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2023-03-13 16:56:10 CIC News
Renewing your work permit while in Canada

If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes […]

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2023-03-13 16:45:43 Canadim
3 Differences Between a Canadian Permanent Resident vs Citizen

We are often asked by prospective newcomers the difference between a Canadian permanent resident vs citizen. Permanent residence refers to an individual who has immigrated to Canada and who has been given permanent resident status in Canada. A permanent resident is not a citizen of Canada, but of another country.

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2023-03-12 20:57:22 CIC News
Is this Canadian immigration website a scam?

The Canadian immigration system is increasingly using the power of the internet to facilitate many parts of the newcomer journey. Toward the end of 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) “began its transition to 100% digital applications for all permanent residence programs”, a process that concluded on October 28. Note: This transition still maintained […]

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2023-03-11 21:08:36 Immigration News Canada
The New IEC 2023 Rounds of Invitations Sent >2,200 Invites

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IEC 2023 New Rounds of Invitations: The 9th International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 draw sent out more than 2,200 invitations for the week ending March 10, 2023.

More than 1,841 invites were extended to potential participants in the IEC Working Holiday category from more than 30 different countries.

As of March 10, 2023 140 additional spots have been added to Working Holiday category and 160 to Young Professionals category for Greece.

Previously, IEC Working Holiday Quota for Korea and the United Kingdom was also increased on February 24, 2023.

Currently, there are around 31,757 available spots in Working Holiday category with more than 5,788 candidates in pool awaiting an invitation.

223 invites are issued under Young Professionals category. Furthermore, 235 candidates are in pool competing for 3,460 available spots.

Additionally, 166 invites are sent under the International Co-op (internship) category. Out of these, 163 invites are sent to citizens of France.

There are 127 candidates in pool and 2,732 available spots in the International Co-op (internship) category.

This year, a total of 90,000 quota is allotted for IEC 2023, and around 62,000 invitations have already been distributed.

According to the most recent IRCC processing update on March 7, the current IEC season has a processing time of under 3 weeks.

Below listed is the country-wise data on number of invitations, candidate in pool, and available spots under all the 3 categories.

International Experience Canada – Eligibility & How To Apply

Working Holiday Category of IEC 2023

IEC has already issued 2,292 invitations to Chile, 63 to Costa Rica, and 2,553 to Taiwan. We are not tracking data for these countries because chances of receiving an invite in next week’s draw are very low for these countries.

Young Professionals Category of IEC 2023
International Co-op (Internship)

Source: IEC 2023
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2023-03-11 20:58:32 CIC News
Labour Force Survey: Employment in Canada held steady in February 2023

According to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey, employment in Canada stayed relatively the same (+22,000; +0.1%), following two monthly increases in December 2022 and January 2023. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0%, which is just shy of the record-low 4.9% that was seen in the […]

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2023-03-11 16:58:49 CIC News
Most Canadians believe heightened immigration will be valuable to national economy

Reports from urban population centres across Canada suggest that rent prices in these areas are “soaring” as a result of “explosive population growth.” This is creating conditions that are requiring many Canadians to leave major cities and find more affordable housing in other communities. Additionally, there is a belief that immigration may compromise the Canadian […]

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2023-03-11 07:18:55 Immigration News Canada
Ontario Invite 815 Express Entry Profiles In The Latest Draw

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On March 10, Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) officially known as Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) directly chose 815 profiles from the Express Entry pool.

This is the second draw of the week under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream.

However, OINP draw today is targeted at only 9 Tech related occupations as compared to yesterday’s draw which invited healthcare occupations.

The Express Entry profiles created between March 10, 2022 – March 10, 2023 are considered for this draw.

Furthermore, the Express Entry profiles having a CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score between 479-489 in below NOCs will be receiving the invitation.

1. Computer and information systems managers – NOC 20012
2. Data Scientists – NOC 21211
3. Database analysts and data administrators – NOC 21223
4. Computer systems developers and programmers – NOC 21230
5. Software engineers and designers – NOC 21231
6. Software developers and programmers – NOC 21232
7. Web designers – NOC 21233
8. Web developers and programmers – NOC 21234
9. Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) – NOC 21311

In comparison to the previous HCP Tech targeted draw on February 2, 2023, the lower range of the CRS cutoff score drops by just 2 points.

OINP regularly evaluates the Express Entry pool. And, offers direct provincial nomination to profiles with in-demand professions (NOC codes).

As a result, selected profiles can claim 600 bonus points for this provincial nomination.

There is NO need to register your profile individually with Ontario in order to be eligible for the Human Capital Priority stream. Summary of OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream drawsOntario PNP For Tech Skills – All You Need To Know! Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream General Eligibility* A valid Express Entry profile under Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
* A Canadian bachelor’s, master’s, or Doctorate degree, or an equivalent Education Credential Assessment (ECA) of a foreign degree.
* CLB level 7 or higher in English or French proficiency (IELTS/CELPIP/TCF/TEF)
* Enough settlement funds to support yourself and your dependent family members or annual earnings from ongoing employment in Ontario or a job offer in Ontario
* Intended to live in Ontario, which is assessed based on one or more of the following factors
* working or have worked in Ontario
* getting job offers or applying/ interviewing for jobs
* studying
* volunteering
* leasing or owning property
* visiting
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2023-03-11 03:08:46 CIC News
Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax. The meetings take place twice per year, and last occurred in Saint John, New Brunswick, on July 28. The FMRI is comprised of federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for immigration. The meetings act as a venue […]

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