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23 Jan 2023
Alberta PNP

New Updated Numbers for the Alberta PNP as of January 17, 2023

Categories Alberta

Alberta PNP (Provincial Nominee Program), officially known as Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), updated the information and numbers on their official website on January 17, 2023.

There was no Alberta Express Entry draw after July 2022 for four months. This was due to Alberta issuing all 6,500 nomination certificates allotted by the IRCC for 2022.

However, AAIP updated that they held one draw on December 8, 2022 inviting 129 Express Entry profiles having CRS cut off score 305 and above.

AAIP Stream Number of applications in the queue (approximate) The AAIP is assessing applications received before (approximate)
Alberta Opportunity Stream Approximately 1152 November 3, 2022
Applications received after this date have not yet been assigned to an officer for assessment.
Alberta Express Entry Stream Approximately 276 These applications are treated as an Expression of Interest and are not reviewed based on date of submission. Accelerated Tech Pathway applications are priority processed.
Rural Renewal Stream Not available due to low application volumes. Not available due to low application volumes

In 2022, AAIP invited 2,449 Express Entry profiles. The lowest CRS cut off score was 305 in the December 2022 draw, and the highest was 473 in the July 2022 draw.

For express entry candidates with a low CRS score, the Alberta PNP is one of the best options.

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19 Jan 2023
Express Entry Draw

Canada invited 5,500 Express Entry draw candidates for Permanent Residency

Categories Express Entry

2023s,  2nd EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW

Canada invited 5,500 Express Entry draw candidates for Permanent Residency (PR) on January 18, 2023.

In the second Express Entry draw of 2023 held on January 18,, a total of 5,500 candidates were issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).

Immigration applicants having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 490 or above received invitations in this draw. The CRS cut-off for last week’s draw was 507, meaning the CRS cut off score has dropped 17 points between draws.

Eligible candidates were invited from Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). All are programs that operate under the Express Entry system.

Results: Round of invitations

  • Number of invitations issued:5,500
  • Rank required to be invited to apply:5,500 or above
  • Date and time of round:January 18, 2023 16:13:57 UTC
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited:490
  • Tie-breaking rule:November 24, 2022 21:14:59 UTC

 The draw was a surprise as it marked the second Express Entry round of invitations in consecutive weeks. IRCC had just held a draw last Wednesday January 11 in which it also invited 5,500 candidates.

 Express Entry System

Express Entry is the application management system for three Canadian immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the Express Entry pool are already eligible for at least one of these programs.

Express Entry uses a points-based system, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), to rank candidates’ profiles. The top-scoring candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and can then apply for permanent residency.

After the candidate applies, an IRCC officer reviews the application and decides if they are approved. Once this is complete, if approved, the candidate is now a permanent resident of Canada and one step closer to becoming a Canadian citizen.

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16 Jan 2023
Oinp Draw

Ontario invited 1252 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in new immigration draw conducted on January 13, 2023

Categories Ontario

Ontario invited 1252 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in new immigration draw conducted on January 13, 2023

The Canadian province of Ontario invited 1252 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in new immigration draw conducted on January 13, 2023.

Invitations were issued to candidates under Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

Express Entry profiles having a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score between 336-506 received the Notification of Interests (NOIs) and experience in 42 NOCs.

Some included occupations:

  • NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  • NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  • NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  • NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  • NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
  • NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  • NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  • NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  • NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers

Profiles created with Express Entry system between January 13, 2022 – January 13, 2023 were considered by OINP for this draw in 42 occupations.

Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program – the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) allows the province to select and nominate eligible foreign workers, international students and others with the required skills, experience and education for a nomination for permanent residence in Ontario.

Express Entry candidates, who received a provincial nomination from OINP or any other Express Entry aligned PNP, automatically get 600 additional points towards their overall CRS score. This almost confirms them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in Federal Express Entry Draws.

Candidates, who received an invitation in this immigration draw, now have 45 calendar days to submit their complete application for provincial nomination to OINP.

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13 Jan 2023
Manitoba pnp Draw

Manitoba invited 322 candidates to apply for provincial nomination for Canada PR on January 12, 2023

Categories Manitoba

Manitoba invited 322 candidates to apply for provincial nomination for Canada PR on January 12, 2023

The province of Manitoba held the first PNP draw of 2023 on January 12.

Total 322 invitations also called Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for a provincial nomination for permanent residence were issued to candidates under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas, International Education Streams, and  to the candidates having a valid Express Entry profiles (FSW, FST, or CEC candidates) of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

Distributions of Invitations:

  1. Skilled Workers in Manitoba
  • Total LAAs issued: 260
  • Minimum score: 734
  1. Skilled Workers Overseas
  • Total LAAs issued: 20
  • Minimum score: 713 & above
  1. International Education Stream
  • Total LAAs issued: 42
  • Minimum score: No EOI score requirement

Out of total 196 invitations issued in this draw, 27 went to Express Entry candidates.

SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA

This category offers permanent residency to individuals who demonstrate that a Manitoba company has offered them a long-term, full-time job.

This job offer needs to be after they have completed at least six months (continuous) full-time employment with that company as a temporary foreign worker or international student working graduate.

Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination get additional 600 points toward their overall Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which effectively guarantees them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

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12 Jan 2023
Express Entry draw 2023

Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2023 on January 11

Categories Express Entry

FINALLY THE VERY FIRST!!

2023 EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW

Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2023 on January 11.

In the first Express Entry draw of 2023 held on January 11,, a total of 5,500 candidates were issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).

Immigration applicants having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507 or above received invitations in this draw.

Eligible candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). All are programs that operate under the Express Entry system.

Results: Round of invitations

  • Number of invitations issued:5,500
  • Rank required to be invited to apply:5,500 or above
  • Date and time of round:January 11, 2023 16:14:19 UTC
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited:507
  • Tie-breaking rule:December 06, 2022 11:00:07 UTC

 This draw marks an increase in the number of ITAs issued, and is the largest all-program Express Entry draw since they resumed last July. There were 750 additional invitations over the November 23 draw, which invited 4,750 candidates, as well as a higher CRS score than has been seen since the draw on September 28.

Express Entry System

Express Entry is a system adopted by the Canadian Government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residence through three economic immigration programs – Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades.

The system boasts efficient processing time, with the majority of applications being processed between six to eight months.

How does it work?

In brief, candidates are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by creating a profile in the Express Entry portal summarizing their skills and credentials including age, education, language, work experience, and others.

Following the submission, eligible candidates are entered into a pool of applicants, where the Comprehensive Ranking System will be automatically applicable and applicants will be ranked on a scale of 1200 points.

The highly ranked candidates will then be invited to apply for permanent residency as skilled immigrants through regular draws from the pool by IRCC.

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