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06 Jan 2023
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British Columbia PNP sent 211 invites for PR in a new draw held on January 4, 2023

British Columbia invited 211 applicants to apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR) in a new immigration draw on January 4, 2023.

A total of 163 invites to apply for a provincial nomination were issued to candidates through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in a General draw (including tech occupations). Additional 48 invitations went to candidates in the Healthcare, and Childcare educators and assistants.

Category Number of invitations Stream Minimum score
General draw (includes tech occupations) 163 Skilled worker 105
Skilled Worker- EEBC option 105
International Graduate 105
International Graduate- EEBC option 105
Entry level and Semi-Skilled 82
Targeted draw: Childcare: early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 28 Skilled worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60
Targeted draw: Healthcare 20 Skilled worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers a fast-track pathway for high-demand skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency and immigrate directly to British Columbia.

The Express Entry BC (EEBC) stream of BCPNP allows the province to search & invite qualified candidates with a valid profile in the Federal Express Entry system. The Skills Immigration Category of BCPNP is designed for skilled and semi-skilled workers whose occupations are in high demand in the province.

In order to receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination under one of these two streams, candidates need to first create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and register under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Express Entry candidates, whose applications get approved by BCPNP, will automatically receive additional 600 points toward their comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores. This effectively guarantees them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in subsequent Federal Express Entry Draw.

Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration!!

To find out if you’re eligible for immigration to Canada under BC PNP, simply complete our FREE ASSESSMENT FORM! A member of the WWICS team will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your options to immigrate to Canada!

16 Dec 2022
manitoba

Manitoba PNP Invited Record 1,030 immigration candidates from outside Canada to apply for a provincial nomination for Canada PR

Manitoba PNP Invited Record 1,030 immigration candidates from outside Canada to apply for a provincial nomination for Canada PR

The Canadian province of Manitoba invited a record 1,030 immigration candidates from outside Canada to apply for a provincial nomination for the Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) in a new immigration draw held on December 15, 2022.

The Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program (MPNP) conducted this exclusive draw only for Skilled Workers Overseas candidates. The minimum provincial score requirement was also decent at only 600 points.

Out of the total invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) issued, 656 went to immigration candidates with profiles in the Federal Express Entry system.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) offers international graduates, foreign skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and their families with the intention and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in the province of Manitoba, a pathway to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

There are three major streams under the MPNP that offer foreign skilled workers a pathway to settle in Canada permanently – Skilled Workers Overseas Stream, Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream, and International Education Stream.

  • Skilled Worker in Manitoba

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Category of MPNP is open to qualified temporary foreign workers and international graduates who are currently working in the province and have been offered a permanent, full-time job with their Manitoba employer.

  • Skilled Worker Overseas

This category allows the MPNP to nominate eligible immigration candidates living outside Canada who have an established connection to Manitoba such as the previous education or work experience in the province, support of family members or friends, or an invitation under one of the MPNP’s Strategic Recruitment Initiatives.

  • International Education Stream

MPNP’s International Education Stream is designed to provide faster pathways to nomination to international students graduating in Manitoba who fit the province’s labour market needs.

Express Entry Candidates, who successfully receive a nomination from MPNP, are awarded an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This effectively increases their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in subsequent Express Entry Draw.

MPNP’s nomination quota for 2022 is 6,367 and so far a total of 7,105 invitations have already been issued this year.

Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration!!

To find out if you’re eligible for immigration to Canada under 100+ immigration streams, simply complete our FREE ASSESSMENT FORM ! A member of the WWICS team will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your options to immigrate to Canada!

12 Dec 2022
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British Columbia PNP sent more than 188 invites for PR in a new draw held on December 6, 2022

British Columbia invited more than 188 applicants to apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR) in a new immigration draw on December 6, 2022.

A total of 144 invites to apply for a provincial nomination were issued to candidates through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in a Tech draw. Additional 44+ invitations went to candidates in the Healthcare, Childcare, and other priority occupations.

Draw/Occupations Total Invites issued Minimum Score
Tech Draw 144 95
Childcare: Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 42202) 32 60
Healthcare Occupations – 12 12 60
NOCs 31103, 32104 <5 60

 

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers a fast-track pathway for high-demand skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency and immigrate directly to British Columbia.

The Express Entry BC (EEBC) stream of BCPNP allows the province to search & invite qualified candidates with a valid profile in the Federal Express Entry system. The Skills Immigration Category of BCPNP is designed for skilled and semi-skilled workers whose occupations are in high demand in the province.

In order to receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination under one of these two streams, candidates need to first create a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and register under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

Express Entry candidates, whose applications get approved by BCPNP, will automatically receive additional 600 points toward their comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores. This effectively guarantees them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in subsequent Federal Express Entry Draw.

Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration!!

To find out if you’re eligible for immigration to Canada under BC PNP, simply complete our FREE ASSESSMENT FORM ! A member of the WWICS team will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your options to immigrate to Canada!

05 Dec 2022
manitoba

Manitoba invited 305 candidates to apply for provincial nomination for Canada PR in new PNP draw on December 2

The Canadian province of Manitoba conducted a new immigration draw on December 2, 2022. A total of 305 immigration applicants received invitations to apply for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) in this draw.

The invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were divided across three immigration streams of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas, and International Education Stream.

Distribution of Invitations

Stream Invitations/LAAs  Issued Minimum EOI score
Skilled Workers in Manitoba 206 775
Skilled Workers Overseas 43 673
International Education Stream 56 No EOI score requirement

 Out of total LAAs issued, 31 went to immigration candidates with profiles in the Federal Express Entry system.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Bordered by Ontario to the east and Saskatchewan to the west, Manitoba is Canada’s fifth-most populous province.

The MPNP offers recent graduates, foreign skilled workers, businesspeople and their families with the intention and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Manitoba, a pathway to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

There are three major streams under the MPNP that offer foreign skilled workers a pathway to settle in Canada permanently – Skilled Workers Overseas Stream, Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream, and International Education Stream.

Express Entry Candidates, who successfully receive a nomination from Manitoba or any other Express Entry-aligned PNP, are awarded an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This effectively increases their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in subsequent Express Entry Draw.

MPNP’s nomination quota for 2022 is 6,367 and so far a total of 6,075 invitations have already been issued this year.

Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration!!

To find out if you’re eligible for immigration to Canada under 100+ immigration streams, simply complete our FREE ASSESSMENT FORM! A member of the WWICS team will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your options to immigrate to Canada!

24 Nov 2022
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Express Entry Draw #236– November 23, 2022

Express Entry Draw #236– November 23, 2022

Canada issued 4,750 ITAs for Permanent Residency (PR) in a new Express Entry draw

Canada invited a total of 4,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in the most recent draw held on November 23, 2022.

Candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 491 and above received invitations to apply (ITAs) in this draw. The CRS cut-off threshold has been reduced by 3 points as compared to the last Express Entry draw held on November 9, 2022.

This is the eleventh all-program Express Entry draw of this year. Therefore, eligible candidates from all Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades (FST) were considered in this draw.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also applied the tie-breaking rule in this draw and the time-stamp was set for October 13, 2022, 11:22:17 UTC. If more than one candidate has the lowest CRS score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their profiles in the Express Entry pool.

Results: Round of invitations:

  • Draw No: #236
  • Date and time of round: November 23, 2022, 15:42:46 UTC
  • Total invitations to apply (ITAs) issued: 4,750
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 491
  • Tie-breaking rule: October 13, 2022, 11:22:17 UTC

Canada Express Entry – New TEER Categories

On November 16, 2022, IRCC transitioned to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system – – Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) system. After the new reform, IRCC will now consider the new TEER system to define work experience eligibility for a few of Canada’s immigration programs including Express Entry.

In the new structure, there are six TEER categories, up from the current four skill levels: A, B, C, and D. Under the new NOC 2021 TEER system, there will be six categories – TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

TEER 0 TEER 1 TEER 2 TEER 3 TEER 4 TEER 5
Management occupations

Examples:

Human Resources

Managers, Engineering

Managers, Legislators

 Occupations that usually

require a university degree

Examples:

Nurse Practitioners,

Elementary School and

Kindergarten Teachers,

Journalists

 Occupations that usually  require

 a college diploma

 apprenticeship

training of 2 or more years, or

 supervisory

occupations

Examples:

Retail Sales Supervisors,

Plumbers, Pharmacy

Technicians

 Occupations that usually require

 a college diploma

 apprenticeship

training of less than

2 years, or

 more than 6 months

of on-the-job training

Examples:

Photographers,

Administrative Assistants,

Fishermen/Women

 Occupations that usually require

 a high school

diploma, or

 several weeks of on-the-job training

Examples:

 

Bartenders, Fish and

Seafood Plant workers,

Home Childcare Providers

 Occupations that usually need short-term work

demonstration and no formal education

Examples:

Cashiers, Livestock

labourers, Light Duty

Cleaners

Know your chances to immigrate to Canada under Express Entry!!

To find out if you’re eligible to immigrate to Canada under Express Entry, simply complete our FREE ASSESSMENT FORM ! A member of the WWICS team will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your options!

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