EE & Provincial Draws

IRCC announced the first-ever category-based selection for skilled newcomers working in transport occupations

On September 18, 2023, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, announced the first category-based draw in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations.

This initiative focuses on attracting skilled workers in the transport sector, including truck drivers, pilots, and aircraft assembly workers.

The goal is to address labour shortages and support economic goals by inviting candidates with specific work experience or French language ability to apply for permanent residence.

Canada's Express Entry system provides a streamlined pathway for skilled individuals in critical fields.

By prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers in transport occupations, Canada aims to meet the demand for talent and fill key positions that contribute to economic growth.

#Express_Entry, #transportation, #IRCC, #Miller

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/09/canada-announces-first-ever-category-based-selection-invitations-for-newcomers-with-work-experience-in-transport.html

September 23, 2023

New Brunswick invited 175 candidates under the NBPNP

In August 2023, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the three Express Entry streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).

The province issued 54 ITAs under the New Brunswick Employment Connection stream, 37 ITAs through the New Brunswick Student Connection stream, and 84 ITAs under the Express Entry Occupations In-Demand Connection stream.

In total, New Brunswick invited 175 candidates in August. In 2023, 1,064 candidates received ITAs under these three NBPNP streams.

#New_Brunswick, #ITA, #NBPNP, #international_students, #PR, #Express_Entry, #DLI, #OIDC

https://www2.snb.ca/content/snb/en/services/services_renderer.201043.New_Brunswick_Provincial_Nominee_Program_(NB_PNP)_-_Skilled_Worker_Applicants_with_Employer_Support.html

September 23, 2023

British Columbia invited new candidates through the entrepreneur draws

On September 12, 2023, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited five candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream.

The lowest score of this round was 118 points, one point more than it was in the previous draw. In addition, the province invited fewer than five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot category with a minimum score of 126.

The maximum points in the Entrepreneur Stream grid are 200. Candidates can get 120 points for self-declared factors such as Experience & Ownership, Net Worth, Investment, etc. Another 80 points are given for the business concept.

British Columbia issued 7,418 invitations this year, including up to 74 entrepreneurs.

#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #Entrepreneurs, #Business_immigration, #Regional_Pilot, #Rural_immigration, #PNP

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/Invitations-to-Apply

September 13, 2023

BC invited 133 tech professionals and 50 skilled candidates

On September 12, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).

In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 133 invitations with a minimum score of 88 points.

In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 36 candidates who scored 60 points.

In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued 14 invitations.

The province invited 183 candidates with a score of 60-88 points. Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia has already issued 7,418 invitations.

#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP, #ECE, #BCPNP_Tech

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/Invitations-to-Apply

September 13, 2023