Immigration Update
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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) focuses on attracting global tech talent to fill job vacancies and promote innovation.
To achieve this goal, the government has developed a new Innovation Stream to attract highly talented individuals under the International Mobility Program, exempting high-growth employers and skilled workers from the impact assessment process of the labour market.
The government is also exploring policies to attract digital nomads to Canada and improving existing immigration programs that cater to high-skilled tech workers, including the Global Skills Strategy and the Start-up Visa Program.
Additionally, H-1B specialty occupation visa holders in the US will be eligible to apply for an open work permit of up to three years, expanding opportunities for skilled workers to pursue their careers in the high-tech sector in North America.
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Express Entry’s new category-based selection prioritizes Francophone immigrants and in-demand workers
According to the latest announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in 2023, category-based selection under the Express Entry system will prioritize candidates with strong French proficiency.
The new selection system will also prioritize experience in occupations expected to have shortages from 2022-2031, based on Canadian Occupation Projection System (COPS) data from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The COPS projections consider existing job openings, labour supply (unemployment), and new labour demand and supply (from retirements, economic growth, new graduates, and immigrants).
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On June 28, 2023, the Government of Canada announced occupation-specific Express Entry draws for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals.
By prioritizing skilled newcomers in these fields, Canada aims to fill key positions and meet the demand for talent, boosting the nation's economic growth and technological advancement.
The first STEM round for category-based selection opens the week of July 5, targeting data scientists, software developers and programmers, mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries, and electrical and electronics engineers.
This announcement reinforces Canada's commitment to attracting global talent and solidifying its position in research, development, and innovation.
The Government of Canada will continue to hold category-based selection rounds throughout the year.
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On June 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations.
In round #252, the cut-off score was 476 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 12, 2022, at 12:47:27 UTC. As of June 28, 2023, there were 220,003 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool.
On July 5, 2023, IRCC will hold another occupation-specific Express Entry draw for healthcare workers.
This year, Canada issued 59,548 ITAs through the Express Entry draws.
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