BC PNP issues invitations technology occupations

British Columbia PNP Tech Pilot

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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot allows the technology sector in BC to attract and retain the talent it needs to grow the sector further. Launched in 2017, the BC PNP Tech Pilot came about due to the fact that the demand for talent in BC’s tech sector is increasing faster than the supply. The […]

Ontario Masters Graduate Stream Closed

Ontario Masters Graduate Stream Closed Under an Hour of Opening

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The Masters Graduate Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program reached its intake limit in less than an hour in the most recent intake period on April 5, 2018.The Masters Graduate Stream is a popular Canadian immigration pathway for eligible international graduates of Ontario universities. Along with the PhD Graduate Stream, it is one of two OINP streams for international graduates in Ontario that do not require […]

Entrepreneurs focus Nova Scotia draws

Entrepreneurs focus of Nova Scotia draws

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A total of 23 entrepreneur candidates have been issued invitations to apply to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program in draws held March 27.Of that total, 22 were invited through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)’s Entrepreneur Stream for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in the province.The other invitation was through the NSNP’s International […]

International Workers HIRED

Number of international workers being hired by Toronto tech firms on the rise

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Global Skills Strategy, political uncertainty in U.S. contribute to rise in foreign worker applications and hires  More international workers are being hired by technology companies in the Toronto region thanks to a fast-track work visa program introduced by Canada’s government last year, a new study reports.Of the 53 high-growth tech companies who responded to the MaRS […]

Ontario reopens Masters Graduate Stream

Ontario Reopens Masters Graduate Stream

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Popular international student stream closed within an hour of opening Ontario’s Masters Graduate Stream opened briefly to new applications from international graduates on April 5. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) announced the opening in an update published on the morning of April 5. The stream then closed less than an hour later. The Masters Graduate […]

Agriculture Construction Workers

Agriculture and Construction Workers Can Transition to Permanent Residence Through New Ontario Immigration Stream

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Certain workers in the agriculture and construction sectors who have work experience in Ontario may be eligible for permanent resident status following the launch of the the Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream in Ontario. This stream is the latest addition to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Through this program, Ontario welcomes newcomers from around the world who […]

Express Entry – Ontario selects candidates with CRS scores as low as 351

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Human Capital Priorities Stream invites 779 candidates with scores between 351 to 446 The province of Ontario announced two new invitation rounds where Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 351 were issued an invitation. On March 26, candidates in Canada’s Express Entry pool were selected by Ontario and invited to […]

Increased Immigration-Atlantic Canada

Increase in Immigration to Atlantic Canada

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New research project wants to ensure newcomers stay. Expanded use of Provincial Nominee Programs responsible for substantial growth in immigration to region, report says: Canada’s Atlantic provinces are having no trouble attracting immigrants through their Provincial Nominee Programs, and a new three-year research project wants them to settle permanently in the region. Led by the […]

International migration

International migration accounted for 70% of Canadian population growth in last three months of 2017

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Immigration level in fourth quarter of 2017 was second highest since 1991 International migration continued to drive Canadian population growth in the final quarter of 2017, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of the increase seen during that three-month period, new Statistics Canada data reveal. The federal agency said international migration, which includes immigration, return […]