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“Who’s In? Meet the Latest CEC Candidates Receiving ITAs!”

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An applicant’s ability to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency through Express Entry (EE) is contingent upon their CRS score. Candidates that meet the requirements of the CEC program can apply to join the Express Entry (EE) pool, where they will be compared to other candidates and assigned a score based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The Canadian government periodically chooses the top scorers who meet the requirements for the draw and sends them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency in Canada. 3,300 CEC-eligible applicants were most recently chosen by the IRCC from the EE pool. These applicants met the lowest cut-off score in this draw category since the year’s beginning with a CRS score of 507 or above. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment We have created a few fictional profiles of candidates who would have been selected in the previous CEC draw. EXAMPLE 1: Bio: Sehan is a 26-year-old chemical engineer from Sri Lanka. He moved to Canada to do a three-year bachelor’s degree in engineering after which he did a diploma course. After graduating, he got a job at a Canadian company as a process engineer and has worked there for a little over two years. He has advanced English language skills (CLB10+ in all categories), which have earned him the maximum number of points in that category but does not speak French. Here’s a breakdown of his skills and qualifications – and the points allotted to them. Age 26 110 Education Two or more post-secondary credentials with at least one being three years 128 English language proficiency Advanced 136 Work Experience in Canada 2.5 years 53 Education (Language + Canadian Work Experience)   50 Canadian education   30   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (427 / 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (50/100)    Additional Factors: (30/600)  Based on this profile, Sehan has 507 points, which is exactly equal to the last CEC cutoff score. That means that there are high chances he would have received an ITA following the latest draw. EXAMPLE 2: Bio: Helena is a 29-year-old marketing professional from England who already has two years of work experience there. She moved to Canada to pursue a master’s degree in marketing and then joined a firm in Canada where she worked for a year. Helena has excellent English skills (CLB10+ in all categories) but does not speak French. Here’s a breakdown of her skills and qualifications, and the points allotted to them.   Age 29 110 Education Master’s degree 135 English language proficiency Advanced 136 Work experience in Canada 1 year 40 Education (language + work experience)   50 Foreign work (language + Canadian work experience)   38 Canadian education   30   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (421/ 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (88/100)    Additional Factors: (30/600)  Results: Based on this profile, Helena has 539 points, which is higher than the last CEC cutoff score. That means that she would have received an ITA following the latest draw. EXAMPLE 3: Bio: Samia is a 31-year-old architect with a year of experience in an Egyptian company with a global presence. After receiving a valid job offer from Canada, she arrived on a work permit and has worked in the country for a year. She has arranged employment with an LMIA. Samia has good English skills (CLB9 in all categories) but doesn’t speak French. Although she has two degrees, she has never studied in Canada.   Age 31 99 Education Two or more post secondary credentials with at least one being 3 years 128 English language proficiency Initial advanced 124 Work experience in Canada 1 year 40 Education (language + Canadian work experience)   50 Foreign work (language + Canadian work experience   38 Qualifying Canadian job offer   50   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (391/ 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (88/100)  Additional Factors: (50/600)    Results: Based on this profile, Samia has 529 points which is higher than the last CEC cutoff score. That means that she would have received an ITA following the latest draw. EXAMPLE 4: Bio: Sami is a 33-year-old from Algeria who moved to Canada to become an electrician. He enrolled in a trade school and completed an apprenticeship program. After finishing this, he worked for a year as an electrician. He speaks good English (CLB9 in all categories) skills and is also fluent in French (CLB8 in all categories).   Age 33 88 Education Three-year post-secondary credential 128 English language proficiency Initial advanced 124 French language proficiency High intermediate 12 Work experience in Canada 1 year 40 Education (language + Canadian work experience)   50 Trade certification   50 Canadian education   30 Proficient in French   50   Core Human Capital for a Primary Applicant with no Spouse: (392 / 460) Skill Transferability Combinations: (100/100)  Additional Factors: (80/100)  Results: Sami received 572 points, which is well-above the current cut-offs in the CEC category.   Where do I rank in the Express Entry pool? IRCC has a comprehensive and up-to-date record of all the profiles in the Express Entry pool which can give candidates an idea of the overall state of the EE pool and how they rank within it. This list is constantly changing as new profiles are submitted and older ones expire. As of August 27, there are 205,137 candidates in the pool. According to this draw, most candidates seem to be in the 450-500 points range, with that bracket having 61,133 candidates. With current cut-offs in the CEC draws being higher than 500, boosting points by improving language abilities, getting an eligible job offer or exploring PNP options can help a candidate get an ITA. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“Canada Issues 3,300 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw!”

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In the second Express Entry draw of the week, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 3,300 applicants were invited by the government through a Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-only lottery. A minimum score of 507 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was required for candidates to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Yesterday, the department invited 1,121 candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program-only (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 694 to be considered.  The last round of multiple Express Entry draws took place between August 13-15. The draw on August 15 was a category-based selection draw for those eligible for the French-speaking proficiency category. On August 13, Canada invited 763 candidates in a PNP only draw. Candidate’s needed a minimum score of 690 to be considered. A draw on August 14 was for 3,200 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum score of 509. IRCC has recently developed a pattern of holding multiple draws every other week. Over the past few months especially there has been an increased number of PNP and CEC draws. This is in line with the department’s priority to hold more domestic draws to help reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada while also working toward hitting the permanent resident admissions targets outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. IRCC is planning to welcome 110,770 newcomers through Express Entry in 2024 and 117,500 in 2025. Candidate’s who recieve ITAs in the later half of the year are more likely to help meet the 2025 target because IRCC has a service standard of six months to process all finalized Express Entry applications. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS August 27 Canadian Experience Class 3,300 507 August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694 August 15 French language proficiency 2,000 394 August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509 August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690 July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application managment system that oversees three prominent economic immigration class programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates in these programs are evaluated and ranked based on human capital factors using the Comprehensive Ranking System. They receive scores for their occupation, work experience, age, education, language ability and occupation in addition to other factors such as if they are immigrating with a spouse or partner or have a sibling in Canada. The points they receive for each factor are added together and make up an overall CRS score. Those who have the highest scores are the most likely to recievev an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in an upcoming Express Entry draw. In May 2023, IRCC also annouced it would begin holding category-based rounds of invitations for Express Entry candidates who meet certain criteria due to their occupation or language abilities. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“Express Entry: 1,121 PNP Candidates Invited in Latest IRCC Draw!”

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In the most recent Express Entry lottery, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The department held a draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) solely, and 1,121 individuals were invited. A minimum score of 694 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was required for candidates to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw is the the fourth of the month. The last Express Entry draw happened on August 15 and was a category-based selection draw for those eligible for the French-speaking proficiency category. Two other draws took place the same week. On August 13, Canada invited 763 candidates in a PNP only draw. Candidate’s needed a minimum score of 690 to be considered. A draw on August 14 was for 3,200 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum score of 509. IRCC has recently developed a pattern of holding multiple draws every other week. Over the past few months especially there has been an increased number of PNP and CEC draws. This is in line with the department’s priority to hold more domestic draws to help reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada while also working toward hitting the permanent resident admissions targets outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. IRCC is planning to welcome 110,770 newcomers through Express Entry in 2024 and 117,500 in 2025. Candidate’s who recieve ITAs in the later half of the year are more likely to help meet the 2025 target because IRCC has a service standard of six months to process all finalized Express Entry applications. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694 August 15 French language proficiency 2,000 394 August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509 August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690 July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application managment system that oversees three prominent economic immigration class programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates in these programs are evaluated and ranked based on human capital factors using the Comprehensive Ranking System. They receive scores for their occupation, work experience, age, education, language ability and occupation in addition to other factors such as if they are immigrating with a spouse or partner or have a sibling in Canada. Their total CRS score is the sum of the points they receive for each factor. In a future Express Entry draw, the candidates with the highest scores stand the best chance of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Additionally, the IRCC announced in May 2023 that it will start hosting category-based invitation rounds for Express Entry applicants who satisfy specific requirements related to their profession or language proficiency. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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Candidates for Express Entry continue to see favorable economic results.

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Newcomers who immigrate to Canada through an Express Entry-managed program often see a rapid increase in their median employment income during their first five years in Canada. This is according to the 2023 Year-End Express Entry report. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) included data that shows the median income of newcomers through an Express Entry managed program is higher than that of Canadian-borns. The data analyzes the median employment incomes of Express Entry candidates admitted between 2016 and 2021. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Earnings are continuously rising. Candidates under Express Entry have continuously experienced favorable long-term economic results since the program’s launch in 2015. For instance, the 2023 study revealed that median employment earnings for those accepted in 2016 increased to $58,400 in 2017 and then to $76,800 in 2021 (five years after landing). Additionally, it states that the typical income of newly enrolled students in 2018 was $55,200 in their first year of employment and increased to $70,800 three years later. This demonstrates how quickly newcomer earnings increased. Over the course of the five years, the median employment income for Canadians remained largely unchanged, averaging only $40,870 in 2021 (compared to $38,006 in 2017). Newcomers who enter the country under a federal program for highly skilled workers, like Express Entry, are frequently qualified to fill positions in the labour market in Canada. Based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score—which assesses individuals’ in-demand human capital traits such language proficiency, work experience, vocation, age, and education—they are asked to apply for permanent residence status. According to IRCC, persons who have the highest CRS ratings have the best chance of assimilating into the Canadian economy. The IRCC advanced this idea in 2023 by instituting invitation-only rounds of selection based on categories. Rather than receiving an overall high CRS score, Express Entry candidates are invited in these draws based on a particular criteria, usually their job experience. There is currently no information available on the economic effects of these arrivals. In contrast, the median salary of economic immigrants admitted to Canada via a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream that is not associated with Express Entry is often lower. According to the report, after a year of admission, the median job wages for the PNP entrance cohorts varied from the mid-$40,000s to the low $50,000s. There is little effect of additional score criteria on income. The survey points out that additional information submitted with an Express Entry application may have an impact on median salaries. On the other hand, unless candidates achieved the maximum possible scores for these traits, additional scoring criteria do not always translate into higher median wages two to three years after admission, according to report data. For instance, it discovered that candidates with a three-year or longer post-secondary certification from a Canadian university who were allowed to Canada in 2019 had somewhat higher median job earnings than those without such a credential. On the other hand, the median salary of individuals admitted in 2019 who held a post-secondary Canadian credential for one to two years was less than that of those who had no post-secondary education in Canada ($51,000 vs. $61,100). For those with siblings living in Canada, the same applied. For those who arrived in 2019, the typical salary two years after arrival was $53,100 for those who had a sibling who was a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, compared to $61,200 for those who did not. Those with pre-arranged employment in other occupations were also found to have higher median incomes than those who did not. For example, those who arrived in 2018 with an “other” job offer had median incomes of $84,500 while those without an arranged employment reported a median income of $60,700. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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In this week’s third Express Entry draw, the IRCC is inviting 2,000 candidates.

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In the most recent Express Entry lottery, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In a category-based selection draw for individuals with French language competency, the department extended invitations to 2,000 candidates. A minimum score of 394 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was required for candidates to be considered. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Following a program-specific draw for 3,200 candidates for the Canadian Experience Class on August 14, this is the third draw of the week. 763 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates were awarded ITAs in a draw held on August 13. A minimum CRS score of 690 was required. The draws this week come after an exceptionally high number of Express Entry drawings held in July. In nine different drawings, the IRCC awarded almost 25,000 ITAs to hopefuls. This indicates that since the system’s inception in 2015, July has seen the highest number of Express Entry draws of any month. It represents a noteworthy recovery after a sluggish June that saw only one. Two of the four draws held in July were for candidates who satisfied the requirements for French language competency. The other four draws were category-based selection draws. This category’s draw on July 18 has the lowest CRS score of the month (400). ITAs were given to candidates in commerce and healthcare occupations in the other two category-based draws. Three of the five draws that remained were for candidates who were already enrolled in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and two of the draws were specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). PNP candidates received the highest CRS score of the month on July 2 (739). The IRCC is meeting its objective of holding more domestic drawings for candidates for permanent residency who are currently residents of Canada, as seen by the number of program-specific draws held after a year of just category-based selection and general draws. This is a part of the department’s declaration that it will endeavor to meet its goal for admissions of permanent residents while simultaneously working to decrease the number of temporary residents in Canada. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS August 15 French language proficiency 2,000 394 August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509 August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690 July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 Express Entry: What Is It? IRCC launched Express Entry, an application management system, in 2015 to assist in the selection of economic immigrant candidates who have the best chance of successfully assimilating into Canada’s employment and economy. Applications from three programs are managed by it using the Comprehensive Ranking System: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the CEC. Based on human capital variables like age, occupation, education, language proficiency, and job experience, the system assesses and ranks candidates. A candidate’s total CRS score is determined by adding the scores for each factor. The best scorers have the best chance of being invited to submit an application for permanent residence. What is category-based selection? Category-based selection rounds of invitations were introduced in May 2023 as a means for IRCC to further target the Express Entry candidates that are likely to either fill an urgent need in the workforce or to help the department reach a demographic target. IRCC says the department decided on the six categories following months of consultations with relevant stakeholders. Categories include: Healthcare occupations Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors Transport occupations Agriculture and agri-food occupations French-language proficiency The recently released Express Entry year-end report for 2023 found that candidates in the STEM category received the most ITAs throughout the year (32,111) followed by French-language candidates (15,812). However, according to an Access to Information Request shared with CIC News earlier this year, it is expected that candidates in the French-speaking category will receive the highest number of ITAs in 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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PNP candidates are invited to Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw.

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In the most recent Express Entry lottery, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In a draw linked with the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the department invited 763 candidates. A minimum score of 690 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was necessary for candidates to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment The lottery that took place today is the first of August and comes after an extraordinary number of Express Entry draws in July. In nine different drawings, the IRCC awarded almost 25,000 ITAs to hopefuls. This indicates that since the system’s inception in 2015, July has seen the highest number of Express Entry draws of any month. It represents a noteworthy recovery after a sluggish June that saw only one. Two of the four draws held in July were for candidates who satisfied the requirements for French language competency. The other four draws were category-based selection draws. This category’s draw on July 18 has the lowest CRS score of the month (400). ITAs were given to candidates in commerce and healthcare occupations in the other two category-based draws. Three of the five draws that remained were for candidates who were already enrolled in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and two of the draws were specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). PNP candidates received the highest CRS score of the month on July 2 (739). The IRCC is meeting its objective of holding more domestic drawings for candidates for permanent residency who are currently residents of Canada, as seen by the number of program-specific draws held after a year of just category-based selection and general draws. This is a part of the department’s declaration that it will endeavor to meet its goal for admissions of permanent residents while simultaneously working to decrease the number of temporary residents in Canada. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application management system introduced by IRCC in 2015 to help select economic immigration candidates who are most likely to integrate into Canada’s economy and workforce successfully. It uses the Comprehensive Ranking System to manage applications from three programs; the CEC, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). The system evaluates and ranks candidates based on human capital factors such as their age, occupation, education, language ability and work experience. Each factor is assigned a score, and the sum is a candidate’s overall CRS score. Those with the highest scores are the most likely to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency. What is category-based selection? Category-based selection rounds of invitations were introduced in May 2023 as a means for IRCC to further target the Express Entry candidates that are likely to either fill an urgent need in the workforce or to help the department reach a demographic target. IRCC says the department decided on the six categories following months of consultations with relevant stakeholders. Categories include: Healthcare occupations Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors Transport occupations Agriculture and agri-food occupations French-language proficiency The recently released Express Entry year-end report for 2023 found that candidates in the STEM category received the most ITAs throughout the year (32,111) followed by French-language candidates (15,812). However, according to an Access to Information Request shared with CIC News earlier this year, it is expected that candidates in the French-speaking category will receive the highest number of ITAs in 2024. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

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This week, applicants are being asked to apply for provincial immigration programs in three Canadian provinces. Invitations were sent out by Alberta and British Columbia (B.C.) via their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Instead of having a PNP, Quebec has a separate arrangement with the federal government that gives the state the power to choose every candidate for economic immigration. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration figures for August 3–9. British Columbia Over 144 individuals were asked by British Columbia this week to submit nomination applications via the BC PNP. 52 applicants were invited by the province in a general draw that took into account applicants from the entry-level, semi-skilled, skilled worker, and international graduate streams. With the exception of Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled candidates, who had to score 110, all candidates needed to receive a minimum score of 132. Additionally, four occupation-specific drawings were held by British Columbia for applicants in the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams. Among them were: 32 candidates in childcare occupations with a minimum score of 88 29 candidates in construction occupations with a minimum score of 90 24 candidates in healthcare occupations with a minimum score of 101 and; less than five candidates in veterinary care occupations with a minimum score of 80 Alberta On July 30, Alberta conducted a drawing for applicants in the Alberta job offer stream of its Dedicated Healthcare Pathway. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 or above was necessary for the 54 candidates. Alberta shares the outcomes of these draws in retrospect. Candidates must already have an application in the Express Entry application pool in order to be considered for this stream, which is in line with Canada’s federal Express Entry system. In an upcoming Express Entry draw, applicants who obtain an invitation from the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will automatically receive an extra 600 CRS points on their application, almost guaranteeing them an ITA. Alberta is also launching a new expression of interest system on September 30, 2024, for worker streams. This new system will replace the current monthly application intake and allow for an ongoing intake of applications. The AAIP says that applicants will be placed in a selection pool and then be invited to apply based on their “candidate ranking and provincial labour market needs and priorities.” Quebec Quebec invited provincial immigration candidates on August 1. Like Alberta, Quebec posts provincial immigration results retroactively. The province invited 1,490 people to apply. They required a minimum score of 580 to be considered in addition to  a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français  (Quebec’s scale of French proficiency levels for adult immigrants) or its equivalent; Candidates may also have been considered if they had a job offer outside of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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Manitoba and British Columbia are the winners of the Provincial Nominee Program.

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Through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Manitoba and British Columbia extended invitations to more provincial immigration candidates this week. Through PNPs, or economic immigration programs, candidates were recruited. Individuals were chosen for in-demand occupations within provincial labor markets based on their qualifications and expertise. See the complete results breakdown by continuing to read. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Results of provincial immigration (July 27–August 2) BC, or British Columbia This week, British Columbia conducted a targeted draw via the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). Through the Skilled Worker, International Graduate (which includes Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC)) option stream, the province extended invitations to at least 147 candidates. This draw’s invitees were chosen based on their educational background and capacity to solve labor market needs in British Columbia. Cut-off scores varied between industry targeted within the draw. These were as follows: Childcare workers needed a minimum score of 89 to be invited (33 invites issued); Construction workers needed a minimum score of 90 to be invited (27invites issued); Healthcare workers needed a minimum score of 101 to be invited (22 invites issued); Tech workers needed a minimum score of 120 to be invited (64 invites issued); and Veterinary care workers needed a minimum score of 80 to be invited (at least one invite issued). International workers with postsecondary education or training and relevant experience in professional, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupations in British Columbia are eligible to apply for the Skilled Worker category. The position must fall within skill levels 0, 1, or 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) matrix. Candidates wishing to apply under the Skilled Worker category must have a full-time, permanent job offer from a British Columbian company in a skilled field. Candidates must demonstrate that they meet the provincial standards for the occupation at the time of application if the job offer is in a regulated field that necessitates required certification or licensing. Work experience is recognized for paid co-ops if the placements were full-time and at a NOC level that matched or exceeded the job offer. Manitoba The Manitoba PNP (MPNP) conducted two skilled worker immigration lotteries this week. Under the Skilled Worker’s in Manitoba stream, an occupation-specific selection was used for the first draw. Those whose NOCs matched 44101—home support workers, caretakers, and similar occupations—or who fell under the wide occupational category “3” (healthcare occupations) received 145 invitations through the draw. The MPNP conducted a second draw under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream that same day. Candidates with a minimum score of 724 were given 58 invites under this stream. To be eligible for consideration in this draw, candidates had to be invited by the MPNP as part of a “Strategic Recruitment Initiative.” 29 of the 203 invites that the MPNP sent out this week went to those who confirmed that their Express Entry profile was active. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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Newcomers are nominated for provincial immigration by Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island.

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This week, four provinces issued nominations for immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited through economic streams that chose candidates based on their education, employment, professional skills, and more. Read on for a province-by-province breakdown of results for this week. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration results: July 13-19th, 2024 Ontario This week the Ontario PNP (OINP) held four different provincial immigration draws under its economic immigration streams. The first draw occurred under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. The OINP issued 265 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates who had a score of 35 or above, in a general draw. On the same day the OINP held a draw under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. The draw occurred in two parts, as the PNP first issued 424 invitations to candidates who had a job offer in a selected healthcare occupation and a score of 81 or more. In the second part of the draw (under the same stream), the OINP issued 839 invitations to candidates who had a job offer in a “other priority occupation”, and a minimum score of 77. The third draw occurred on July 16th, under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. The OINP issued five invitations to candidates who qualified under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways project. Lastly, on the 18th of July, the OINP held an Express Entry aligned targeted draw, issuing 1,240 ITAs under the Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities stream. The draw targeted candidates who worked in a healthcare occupation and had a minimum score between 425 and 444. BC, or British Columbia Five targeted draws were held on July 16th by the British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) under the Skilled Worker, International Graduate (which includes the EEBC option) stream. Candidates with professional expertise in various in-demand occupations and minimum cut-off scores were the focus of the PNP. Candidates received at least 68 invites in all. Below is a breakdown of the minimum scores by kind of draw: Candidates invited in the childcare worker’s draw required a minimum score of 94 to be invited; Candidates invited in the construction worker’s draw required a minimum score of 95 to be invited; Candidates invited in the healthcare worker’s draw required a minimum score of 104 to be invited; Candidates invited in the tech worker’s draw required a minimum score of 122 to be invited; and Candidates invited in the veterinary care worker’s draw required a minimum score of 80 to be invited. Manitoba The PNP (MPNP) of Manitoba staged two immigration drawings this week under two distinct streams. On July 18, the International Education stream held its first draw. 109 applicants who satisfied the stream requirements were invited by the province. The MPNP conducted a draw for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream that same day. Letters of advise to apply were sent to 52 candidates who said they were invited under a strategic recruitment initiative (by the MPNP) and had at least a 645 score. Of the 161 letters issued this week in total, 16 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code. Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) On the 19th of July, the Prince Edward Island PNP (PEI PNP) issued invitations under two of its streams. The PNP issued 84 invitations under the Labour and Express Entry streams. More specifically, invitations were issued to individuals in the healthcare and construction sectors, those with work permits that are expiring before end of the year (in the manufacturing and professional services sectors) and applicants in the International Graduate stream with work permits expiring before end of 2024. On the same day PEI issued two invitations under its Business streams. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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