British Columbia issues 225 invitations to skilled candidates under the BCPNP

On September 19, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates. In the general draw, BC invited 147 candidates.

The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 89-111 points. The province issued 51 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).

In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 27 candidates who scored 60 points.

In total, British Columbia issued 225 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already invited 7,643 candidates.

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

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

September 23, 2023

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