Canada’s PNP immigration results of December 2021

Canada’s PNP immigration results for January 2022

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A look back at last month’s Provincial Nominee Program updates from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are off to a strong start in 2022 with more than 4,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination issued last month. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers […]

Alberta releases new January PNP draw results

Alberta releases new January PNP draw results

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The AINP invited Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 346. Alberta invited 350 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 18, its second draw of the year. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 346. Invited candidates may be eligible for a provincial nomination […]

Alberta creates new immigration program for tech workers

Alberta releases details of first PNP draw in 2022

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In its first PNP draw of the year, Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 327. Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 5. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 327. Invited candidates may be eligible for a […]

Alberta creates new immigration program for tech workers

Alberta creates new immigration program for tech workers

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Express Entry candidates who work in tech may be eligible for Alberta’s new expedited immigration program. Alberta is introducing a new fast-track immigration program for tech workers. Alberta’s immigration minister, Tyler Shandro, announced the Accelerated Tech Pathway on January 13. The province had already began accepting applications to the new program in December. In order to […]

Alberta releases results of December 2021 PNP draw

Alberta releases results of December 2021 PNP draw

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Alberta issues more immigration invitations than its previous PNP draw. Express Entry candidates saw the minimum CRS score requirement increase slightly. Alberta invited 150 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on December 14, an uptick from the previous provincial round of invitations. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of […]

Express Entry 2019 Quarterly Report Over 20000 invitations to apply

Express Entry 2019 Quarterly Report: Over 20,000 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence

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2019 off to a bigger start than 2018 following the first quarter The first quarter of 2019 has officially surpassed the first quarter of 2018 with 21,200 invitations to apply for permanent residence issued to candidates in Canada’s Express Entry system. This is a 3,700 increase from 2018’s first quarter that ended at 17,500 invitations […]

Alberta renews extension for Post Graduate Work Permit applicants

Alberta immigration proposal could bring 40,000 newcomers to rural communities by 2024

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United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney lays out immigration platform for coming spring election Rural communities around Alberta could get a boost of around 40,000 newcomers over the next four years under policies being proposed by the province’s United Conservative Party. Albertans will vote for a new provincial government this spring and a number of […]

Alberta Opportunity Stream

Alberta releases details of first draws through new Express Entry stream

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Eligible Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 301 have been invited through Alberta Express Entry Stream Alberta has released the first details of draws conducted through its Express Entry-linked stream since its introduction in June. A total of seven draws have been held since then, with the first and largest issuing 155 Notifications […]

Canada’s unemployment rate hit record low in November

Canada’s unemployment rate hit record low in November

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Quebec, Alberta led provinces in employment last month Canada’s unemployment rate reached a record low in November, according to Statistics Canada’s monthly Labour Force Survey. The unemployment rate, which Statistics Canada defines as the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force, dropped to 5.6 per cent last month — a number […]

Alberta renews extension for Post Graduate Work Permit applicants

Alberta renews extension for Post Graduate Work Permit applicants

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The Government of Alberta is extending a temporary transition period for applicants to the Alberta Opportunity Stream who hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) says the extension will allow both applicants and post-secondary institutions more time to adjust to the Alberta Opportunity Stream’s List of Alberta Advanced Education Approved Post-Secondary Credentials. The list determines which […]