Where in Canada can I settle: applicants selected by province or territory vs by the federal government

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:00:41 +0000

Increasing numbers of applicants are applying for immigration to Canada under provincial nomination programs. However, coming to Canada through provincial immigration programs imposes different obligations than immigrating to Canada through federal programs. This article will discuss the implications of receiving a provincial or territorial nomination and any obligations to settle in the nominating province or […]

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British Columbia and Manitoba invite provincial nominees

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 13:00:29 +0000

British Columbia and Manitoba has issued invitations to provincial nominees through their individual Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. Together the provinces invited more than 400 candidates from streams designed for in-demand and skilled workers looking to settle in their provinces. Nominees were invited from streams that prioritised in-demand workers and international graduates in their […]

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Five provinces issue provincial immigration invitations this week

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:29 +0000

Five provinces – Ontario, British Columbia (BC), Quebec, Alberta and Prince Edward Island (PEI) – have issued invitations for newcomers to come to Canada through provincial nomination programs this week. All provinces and territories in Canada, except Nunavut and Quebec, select candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Quebec is Canada’s only French-majority province and […]

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Three provinces issue provincial nominations this week

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:00:46 +0000

This week three provinces—British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan—issued invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR) under their respective immigration streams. Candidates were invited under a combination of demographic and labour market streams, with differing criteria for each. In addition, different Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) utilise varying scoring systems, which result in great variance between […]

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How long will it take to become a permanent resident of Canada in 2024?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Foreign nationals seeking permanent residence (PR) in Canada often look for the fastest pathway to achieving their goal and starting a new life in this country. On a basic level, Canada has four primary immigration classes: economic immigration, family-class sponsorship, humanitarian/compassionate immigration and immigration for refugees/protected persons. However, within those four general classifications, Immigration, Refugees […]

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An overview of permanent residence fees for economic immigration pathways in 2024

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:05 +0000

Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that Canada welcomed 471,550 new permanent residents (PRs) in 2023, over 6,000 more PRs than the target outlined in IRCC’s 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada’s number of PRs welcomed in 2023 also exceeds the total reached in 2022 (437,600) by more than 33,000. Of the […]

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Five provinces issue more invitations in latest provincial immigration results

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:00:04 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), Prince Edward Island (PEI), and Manitoba have issued provincial immigration invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in the last two weeks, a period that also saw Quebec release the results of two rounds of invitations conducted through their provincial immigration system since February 17. In all but two of Canada’s […]

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Four provinces issue invitations in latest provincial immigration results

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:44 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), and Manitoba have issued nominations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week, while Quebec has also issued invitations through its provincial immigration program. Across Canada, 11 of the country’s 13 provincial and territorial governments – excluding Quebec and Nunavut, where PNPs are not operated – use their PNP to […]

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Can a province or territory cancel or withdraw my PNP nomination?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:29 +0000

While securing a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination can be immensely beneficial for prospective immigrants to Canada, it is also important to remain aware that provinces can cancel or withdraw an applicant’s nomination for a variety of reasons. Operated by 11 of the country’s provincial/territorial governments, excluding Quebec and Nunavut, PNPs are consistently among the […]

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How to go from a Canadian study permit to Canadian permanent residence

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:00:22 +0000

International students who are studying in Canada can apply for permanent resident status while studying in Canada or after graduating from their study program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are many options for international students in Canada who wish to become a permanent resident, provided they meet the requirements and eligibility […]

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