British Columbia immigration has targeted technology workers with its first BC PNP Tech Pilot draw of 2019. As other provinces are taking stock of their provincial nomination programs, B.C. has continued seamlessly into 2019 with its weekly British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draws. The latest draw, dated January 9, saw 35 invitations issued through four…
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Uncertain US immigration policies means Major technology companies in Silicon Valley are being persuaded to relocate top talent to Canada. Since Donald Trump became US president in 2016, a crackdown on the H-1B visa relied upon by many tech workers has forced businesses to consider their options or face losing staff. Many US-based companies say…
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Prince Edward Island has released 2019 draw dates for its Expression of Interest system. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) will conduct monthly draws throughout the year, beginning on January 17. Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest covers the province’s immigration streams for Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact candidates. Read…
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Qualified Computer Network Technicians are among the most sought-after skilled workers in Canada, as businesses look for reliable and robust computer networks. Responsibilities include establishing, operating and maintaining computer networks. They are the people offices turn to when the system goes down. Read more Canada Employers Are Desperate To Fill These 10 Tech Jobs Well…
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Canada unemployment is the lowest since at least 1976, according to new federal government figures. A stellar November saw unemployment drop to 5.6 per cent, the lowest since comparable figures became available in 1976, Statistics Canada says. The drop of 0.2 percentage points comes after 94,100 jobs were added in November, meaning employment growth of…
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A new draw under Saskatchewan’s Expression of Interest system saw minimum scores edge down. The December 6 draw saw invitations to apply issued to 743 candidates through the province’s Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry streams. Through the Occupations In-Demand stream, 532 candidates were invited with a minimum score of 61 points. Express Entry candidates required…
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New figures prove that hiring an immigration lawyer is a candidate’s best chance of success when applying for a Canada visa. Just 10.4 per cent of temporary resident applications prepared by lawyers were rejected in 2017, compared to more than 18 per cent prepared by immigration consultants. The figures show candidates are almost better off…
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The latest weekly draw under the French Speaking Skilled Worker stream has been conducted by Ontario immigration. The December 6 draw saw 45 candidates issued with Notifications of Interest for Ontario immigration. Candidates needed to have submitted Express Entry profiles between January 1 and December 6 to qualify for the draw. It was the 43rd…
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A new group of skilled workers and international graduates has been invited to apply for British Columbia immigration through the BC PNP Tech Pilot. In a December 12 draw, the province issued 31 British Columbia immigration invitations to candidates with skills and experience in one of the pilot’s 29 target occupations. Read More 1,500th NOI…
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The latest Ontario Immigrant Nominee Programdraw saw the province issue its 1,500thnotification of interest in 2018 under the French Speaking Skilled Worker stream. The November 22 draw saw 43 FSSW invites issued, bringing the total for 2018 to 1,519. To qualify for the latest draw, candidates needed to have submitted Express Entry profiles between January…
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