Thunder Bay published an update regarding the 2023 RNIP

Thunder Bay published an important program update for the 2023 Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) intake.

Within the first three months of the year, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) received over 200 applications - more than half of the 2023 allotment.

As a result, from April 12 to May 8, 2023, the city will reopen the candidate application form, enabling candidates to apply for a recommendation this year.

Since the introduction of the RNIP in November 2019, Thunder Bay CEDC has recommended a total of 377 candidates for permanent residence under the RNIP.

#Thunder_Bay, #RNIP, #Ontario, #community_recommendation, #rural_immigration

https://gotothunderbay.ca/2023/03/24/the-rural-and-northern-immigration-pilot-rnip-is-thriving-in-northwestern-ontario/#:~:text=The%20Rural%20and%20Northern%20Immigration%20Pilot%20%28RNIP%29%20is,half%20of%20its%202023%20allotment%20of%20400%20recommendations.

April 14, 2023

Tech workers prefer to immigrate to Canada over the US

Tech workers struggling to obtain a work permit in the US change their direction to Canada.

Highly skilled tech workers prefer Canada over the US as they can apply for permanent residency in this country and are free to change jobs and work for any Canadian employer.

US’s H1-B visa application process usually takes longer and requires four applications to be completed.

While the US issues 85,000 visas for most occupations and rejects almost the same number of applications, Canada accepts skilled workers through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

https://www.businessinsider.com/toronto-canada-tech-hub-immigrants-h1b-visa-2020-7#:~:text=Many%20people%20in%20the%20tech%20industry%20are%20choosing,space%20that%20number%20is%20even%20higher%20%E2%80%94%2040%25.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/markets/america-needs-immigration-reform-or-it-risks-of-losing-an-entire-generation-of-tech-workers-to-countries-like-canada-the-uk-and-japan/ar-AA18YjG3

April 14, 2023

Nova Scotia invited healthcare professionals

On April 11, 2023, the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia invited candidates to participate in the Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot (HPIP).

Candidates who want to continue this process should contact the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.

Only those who receive a valid job offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority may immigrate to Nova Scotia as a healthcare professional through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) or the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Skilled Worker Stream.

All eligible candidates must complete a survey until May 11, 2023, to participate in the HPIP. #Nova_Scotia, #HPIP, #healthcare_workers, #EE, #AIP, #skilled_workers

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-healthcare-professionals-immigration-pilot/

April 13, 2023

The RNIP is succeeding in Northwestern Ontario

As of March 24, 2023, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has received enough applications to award over 200 recommendations, more than half of their 2023 allotment.

By the end of March, around 132 candidates had to receive recommendations for permanent residence, while close to 100 more applications were still being reviewed.

The candidate application form will be available again from April 12 and will close on the night of May 8.

This may be the last chance for candidates to apply for a recommendation this year. #RNIP, #Ontario, #rural_immigration, #CEDC

April 10, 2023