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February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

3,737 Applicants invited in latest Working Holiday Visa Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Business Visa, Temporary Visa

Hello future neighbour,

In the just concluded week, February 24, 2024, International Experience Canada (IEC) invited 3,737 candidates for an open work permit under the Working Holiday Visa round of invitations.

251 closed work permit invites have been sent under the Young Professionals category, while only 53 closed work permit invites have been sent under the International Co-op category.

A total of 35 countries are eligible for this round of invitation.

See below IEC 2024 Working Holiday Visa Invitations

Country Invitations last week Available Spots Candidates in pool Quota Chances of being invited to the next round
Andorra 0 16 0 25 Excellent
Australia 202 0 172 Unlimited Excellent
Austria 8 6 4 100 Excellent
Belgium 21 247 31 750 Excellent
Chile 100 272 7,073 725 Very low
Costa Rica 7 41 1,779 80 Very low
Croatia 1 254 4 275 Excellent
Czech Republic 19 760 15 1,000 Excellent
Denmark 5 258 9 350 Excellent
Estonia 12 77 3 110 Excellent
Finland 0 0 0 TBA Excellent
France 1,212 3,587 16,957 7,000 Very low
Germany 117 3,267 120 4,490 Excellent
Greece 7 112 3 180 Excellent
Hong Kong 14 87 15 200 Excellent
Iceland 0 117 1 120 Excellent
Ireland 162 9,029 171 10,500 Excellent
Italy 73 1,057 60 1,750 Excellent
Japan 204 4,023 156 6,500 Excellent
Latvia 4 3 15 40 Fair
Lithuania 8 75 8 175 Excellent
Luxembourg 1 75 0 80 Excellent
Netherlands 27 4 37 430 Excellent
New Zealand 63 1,871 62 2,500 Excellent
Norway 14 96 2 135 Excellent
Poland 18 477 19 635 Excellent
Portugal 24 1,513 25 1,750 Excellent
San Marino 0 24 0 25 Excellent
Slovakia 9 177 10 315 Excellent
Slovenia 2 66 1 80 Excellent
South Korea 632 2,374 531 10,000 Excellent
Spain 71 282 47 800 Excellent
Sweden 14 496 9 580 Excellent
Taiwan 263 402 2,014 940 Very Low
United Kingdom 423 4,829 386 9,000 Excellent
Total 3,737 35,974 29,739 61,640

See below IEC 2024 Young Professionals Invitations

 Country Invitations last week Available Spots Candidates in pool Quota Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia 3 0 5 Unlimited Excellent
Austria 1 57 2 60 Excellent
Chile 5 9 164 20 Very low
Costa Rica 2 0 121 15 Very low
Croatia 0 17 0 20 Excellent
Czech Republic 0 76 5 145 Excellent
Estonia 0 8 1 10 Excellent
Finland 0 0 0 TBA Excellent
France 83 1,629 75 2,200 Excellent
France 4 885 59 1,000 Excellent
Germany 16 257 18 350 Excellent
Greece 4 3 3 10 Excellent
Ireland 6 127 9 150 Excellent
Latvia 1 6 1 8 Excellent
Lithuania 0 14 1 20 Excellent
Luxembourg 0 10 0 10 Excellent
Netherlands 5 133 2 170 Excellent
Norway 0 12 0 15 Excellent
Poland 0 101 1 110 Excellent
Portugal 0 195 0 200 Excellent
Slovakia 5 13 2 30 Excellent
Slovenia 0 13 0 15 Excellent
South Korea 9 1,371 12 1,500 Excellent
Spain 12 76 5 120 Excellent
Spain – ICEX Vives 0 49 7 50 Excellent
Sweden 3 91 1 100 Excellent
Switzerland 11 137 5 200 Excellent
Taiwan 7 29 11 50 Excellent
UK 42 791 24 900 Excellent
Total 219 6,109 534 7,478

See below IEC 2024 International Co-op (Internship) Invitations

Country Invitations this week Available Spots Candidates in pool Quota Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia 0 0 0 Unlimited Excellent
Austria 0 20 0 20 Excellent
Chile 1 2 0 5 Excellent
Costa Rica 0 5 1 5 Excellent
Croatia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Czech Republic 0 4 0 5 Excellent
Estonia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Finland 0 0 0 TBA Excellent
France 123 2,566 89 4,250 Excellent
Germany 4 128 4 160 Excellent
Greece 0 10 0 10 Excellent
Ireland 0 40 1 50 Excellent
Latvia 0 2 0 2 Excellent
Lithuania 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Luxembourg 0 10 0 10 Excellent
Norway 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Poland 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Portugal 0 49 0 50 Excellent
Slovakia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Slovenia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
South Korea 0 499 0 500 Excellent
Spain 1 28 0 30 Excellent
Sweden 0 20 0 20 Excellent
Switzerland 0 39 2 50 Excellent
Taiwan 0 10 0 100 Excellent
UK 2 95 2 100 Excellent
Total 131 3,562 99 5,402

A total of 35,974 spots are available for open work permit under the IEC 2024 Working Holiday Visa category , while only 29,739 candidates are in the pool. There are still opportunities for individuals from eligible countries to apply for the Working Holiday Visa and take advantage of the available spots.

The processing timeframe for IEC 2O24 is two weeks. Processing only commences when completed applications are submitted.

If you require assistance with obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or if you need professional help with putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or reviewing an application you prepared yourself, you can book a consultation or send an email to info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024

Canada hopes to extend international students work policy time

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Study Visa, Temporary Visa

Hello future neighbour,

Canada made multiple changes in the beginning of the year in a bid to improve the welfare of international students. Some of these changes included an increase in the cost of living which took effect from January 1, 2024, also the requirement of a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)  from the province where the student will reside. A cap was also placed on the number of international students received annually thereby reducing the number of temporary residents by limiting the eligibility for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP).

These changes have been contested by international students who have complained about the PGWP and SOWP.

Recently, the Immigration Minister, Marc Miller extended the full-time work policy for eligible international students to April, 30, 2024, this is to enable the students sustain their cost of living.

Not all students are eligible to work, only study permit applicants meeting the below criteria are eligible until April 30, 2024:

If study permit application (or extension) was received by IRCC by October 7, 2022

If any of the following apply to you, you may work off campus for more than 20 hours per week between November 15, 2022, and April 30, 2024:

  • You are a full-time student at a DLI with a study permit (or part-time if it’s your last semester of study).
  • Despite the expiration of your study permit, you have kept your status and are enrolled full-time (or part-time if it’s your last semester) in classes at a DLI.

If study permit application (or extension) was received by IRCC between October 8, 2022, and December 7, 2023

If any of the following apply to you, you may work off campus for more than 20 hours per week between January 1, 2024, and April 30, 2024:

  • You are a full-time student at a DLI with a study permit (or part-time if it’s your last semester of study).
  • Despite the expiration of your study permit, you have kept your status and are enrolled full-time (or part-time if it’s your last semester) in classes at a DLI.
  • Although your study permission has been granted, you have not yet entered Canada.

Any individual who has submitted a study permit application or extension to IRCC after December 7, 2023, is ineligible to work more than 20 hours.

IRCC is however considering increasing the off-campus working hours for students to 30 hours weekly while class is in session.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

 

 

 

February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024

British Columbia invites 212+ Candidates for PR in latest BC PNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, British Columbia sent out over 212 invitations to apply for permanent residency in general and targeted rounds of invitation.

See below details of latest BC PNP Draw

Draw type Stream Minimum Score Number of invitations
General Skilled Worker 126 102
Skilled Worker – EEBC option 126
International Graduate 126
International Graduate – EEBC option 126
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 99
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 70
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 75 32
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 60 41
Veterinary care 60 <5

The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and post-nomination requests is 3 months respectively. Processing only commences when completed applications are submitted.

See below full list of Construction Occupations:

  1. 22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
  2. 72102 Sheet metal workers
  3. 72103 Boilermakers
  4. 72104: Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  5. 72105 Ironworkers
  6. 72106: Welders and related machine operators
  7. 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  8. 72201: Industrial electricians
  9. 72300 Plumbers
  10. 72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  11. 72302 Gas fitters
  12. 72310 Carpenters
  13. 72311 Cabinetmakers
  14. 72320 Bricklayers
  15. 72400: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  16. 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  17. 72402: Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  18. 72,500 Crane operators
  19. 73100 Concrete finishers
  20. 73101 Tilesetters
  21. 73102: Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers
  22. 73110 Roofers and shinglers
  23. 73111 Glaziers
  24. 73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  25. 73113 Floor covering installers

See below full list of eligible Healthcare-related Occupations

  • 30010 Managers in health care
  • 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  • 31101 Specialists in surgery
  • 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
  • 31110 Dentists
  • 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  • 31120 Pharmacists
  • 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
  • 31200 Psychologists
  • 31201 Chiropractors
  • 31202 Physiotherapists
  • 31203: Occupational therapists
  • 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  • 31209 Other professional occupations in health: diagnosing and treating
  • 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  • 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • 31302 Nurse practitioners
  • 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  • 32101: Licensed practical nurses
  • 32102 Paramedical occupations
  • 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  • 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  • 32110 Denturists
  • 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  • 32112: Dental technologists and technicians
  • 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
  • 32121 Medical radiation technologists
  • 32122 Medical sonographers
  • 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  • 32124 Pharmacy technicians
  • 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
  • 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  • 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  • 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  • 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  • 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  • 41300 Social workers
  • 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
  • 42201: Social and community service workers

See below full list of eligible Tech Occupations

  1. 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
  2. 20012 Computer and information systems managers
  3. 21100: Physicists and astronomers
  4. 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  5. 21211 Data scientists
  6. 21220 Cybersecurity specialists
  7. 21221 Business systems specialists
  8. 21222 Information systems specialists
  9. 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
  10. 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
  11. 21231: Software engineers and designers
  12. 21232: Software developers and programmers
  13. 21233 Web designers
  14. 21234 Web developers and programmers
  15. 21300 Civil engineers
  16. 21301 Mechanical engineers
  17. 21310: Electrical and electronics engineers
  18. 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  19. 21320 Chemical engineers
  20. 21399 Other professional engineers
  21. 22110: Biological technologists and technicians
  22. 22220 Computer network and web technicians
  23. 22221: User support technicians
  24. 22222 Information systems testing technicians
  25. 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  26. 22312: Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
  27. 50011 Managers: publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  28. 51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
  29. 51112 Technical writers
  30. 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
  31. 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
  32. 52112 Broadcast technicians
  33. 52113: Audio and video recording technicians
  34. 52120: Graphic designers and illustrators
  35. 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

 

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

The most affordable city in Ontario Canada to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre is …

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

First off, Ontario is not one of the most affordable provinces in Canada, so don’t be surprised by this list.

In the city of Kenora, Ontario, you can rent a three bedroom apartment for as low as $2,000 in the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com gathered from the residents of the city.

There are other factors that affect your choice of a comfortable apartment when moving to a new city apart from affordability, we understand this and would be reviewing these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

See below in descending order list of cities to rent a 3-bedroom apartment for $2,550 or lower in the city centre in the province of Ontario:

1. St. Catherine’s – $2,550

2. Chatham-Kent – $2,500

3. Welland – $2,500

4. Belleville – $2,470

5. Cambridge – $2300

6. Kingston – $2,250

7. Peterborough – $2,250

8. Thunder Bay – $2,233

9. Windsor – $2,200

10. Sault St. Marie – $2,175

11. Niagara Falls – $2,145

12. Owen Sound – $2,100

13. Timmins – $2,100

14. Kenora – $2,000

Did we leave out any? Would you like to ask some questions? Are you interested in studying in Canada? Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Start the journey by sending an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre for $1,500 or lower in these Canadian cities

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

No! Ottawa, Ontario is not on this list but did you know you can rent a three bedroom apartment for as low as $1,125 in the city centre at Lethbridge, AB. This is according to statistics by numbeo.com which was gathered from residents of the city.

Unfortunately, accommodation affordability cannot be the only factor you consider when moving to a new city. We would keep reviewing these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

See below in descending order the full list of cities where you can rent a 3-bedroom apartment for $1,500 or less in the city center:

1. Medicine Hat, AB – $1,500

2. Miramichi, NB- $1,500

3. Summerside, PEI- $1,500

4. Sherbrooke, QC- $1,466

5. Regina, Sk- $1,437.50

6. Prince George, BC- $1,300

7. Edmunston, NB- $1,250

8. Trois-Rivieres, QC- $1,166

9. Lethbridge, AB- $1,125

Did we leave out any? Would you like to ask some questions? Are you interested in studying in Canada? Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Start the journey by sending an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

IEC invites 4,655 Candidates under Working Holiday Visa Category

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Business Visa

In the just concluded week, the Working Holiday Visa Category of International Experience Canada (IEC) sent a total of 4,655 invitations to apply for open work permit in a working holiday visa round of invitation.

The Young Professional category and International Co-op (Internship) category received 274 and 237 closed work permit invitations respectively in the same week.

Currently, there are 35 eligible countries under the Working Holiday Visa category. A total of 29,713 eligible candidates are in the pool with an available slot of 38,668.

 

See below invitations sent under the Working Holiday Visa Category

Country Invitations sent last week Available spots Eligible candidates in pool Quota Chances of being invited to the next round
Andorra 0 20 0 25 Excellent
Australia 370 0 145 Unlimited Excellent
Austria 16 12 5 100 Excellent
Belgium 81 271 13 750 Excellent
Chile 100 355 6,891 725 Very low
Costa Rica 10 47 1,717 80 Very low
Croatia 5 255 1 275 Excellent
Czech Republic 25 774 16 1,000 Excellent
Denmark 20 262 4 350 Excellent
Estonia 0 83 4 110 Excellent
Finland 0 0 0 TBA Excellent
France 570 4,487 17,500 7,000 Very low
Germany 226 3,364 94 4,490 Excellent
Greece 13 117 5 180 Excellent
Hong Kong 16 96 9 200 Excellent
Iceland 0 117 0 120 Excellent
Ireland 335 9,135 120 10,500 Excellent
Italy 127 1,106 56 1,750 Excellent
Japan 409 4,207 153 6,500 Excellent
Latvia 5 6 17 40 Fair
Lithuania 18 78 7 175 Excellent
Luxembourg 2 76 1 80 Excellent
Netherlands 59 24 15 430 Excellent
New Zealand 126 1,922 44 2,500 Excellent
Norway 0 105 5 135 Excellent
Poland 43 487 13 635 Excellent
Portugal 28 1,525 18 1,750 Excellent
San Marino 0 24 0 25 Excellent
Slovakia 15 181 9 315 Excellent
Slovenia 4 67 1 80 Excellent
South Korea 1,014 2,968 469 10,000 Excellent
Spain 104 334 59 800 Excellent
Sweden 15 505 7 580 Excellent
Taiwan 150 532 2,014 940 Very Low
UK 749 5,126 301 9,000 Excellent
Total 4,655 38,668 29,713 61,640

See below invitations sent under the Young Professionals Category

Country Invitations since last two weeks Available Spots Eligible candidates in pool Quota Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia 7 0 1 Unlimited Excellent
Austria 0 57 0 60 Excellent
Chile 5 11 162 20 Very low
Costa Rica 2 2 113 15 Very low
Croatia 0 17 0 20 Excellent
Czech Republic 18 76 5 145 Excellent
Estonia 1 8 0 10 Excellent
Finland 0 0 0 TBA Excellent
France 129 1,679 66 2,200 Excellent
France – VIE 5 890 50 1,000 Excellent
Germany 23 264 12 350 Excellent
Greece 6 4 4 10 Excellent
Ireland 13 128 4 150 Excellent
Latvia 2 6 1 8 Excellent
Lithuania 3 15 0 20 Excellent
Luxembourg 0 10 0 10 Excellent
Netherlands 6 135 3 170 Excellent
Norway 0 12 0 15 Excellent
Poland 2 100 0 110 Excellent
Portugal 2 194 0 200 Excellent
Slovakia 3 16 5 30 Excellent
Slovenia 1 13 0 15 Excellent
South Korea 22 1,373 7 1,500 Excellent
Spain 9 81 8 120 Excellent
Spain ICEX Vives 0 49 7 50 Excellent
Sweden 1 92 3 100 Excellent
Switzerland 6 147 13 200 Excellent
Taiwan 8 32 5 50 Excellent
UK 0 815 17 900 Excellent
Total 274 6,226 486 7,478

See below Invitations for International Co-ops (Internships)

Country Invitations since last week Available Spots Eligible candidates in pool Quota Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia 2 0 0 Unlimited Excellent
Austria 0 20 0 20 Excellent
Chile 1 2 1 5 Excellent
Costa Rica 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Croatia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Czech Republic 1 4 0 5 Excellent
Estonia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Finland 0 0 0 TBA Excellent
France 218 2,665 91 4,250 Excellent
Germany 9 130 3 160 Excellent
Greece 0 10 0 10 Excellent
Ireland 1 40 0 50 Excellent
Latvia 0 2 0 2 Excellent
Lithuania 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Luxembourg 0 10 0 10 Excellent
Norway 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Poland 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Portugal 1 49 0 50 Excellent
Slovakia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
Slovenia 0 5 0 5 Excellent
South Korea 2 498 0 500 Excellent
Spain 0 29 2 30 Excellent
Sweden 0 20 0 20 Excellent
Switzerland 2 39 0 50 Excellent
Taiwan 0 10 0 100 Excellent
UK 0 95 1 100 Excellent
Total 237 3,663 98 5,402

A total 5,166 invitations to apply under the IEC 2024 season was sent in the just concluded week. IRCC takes three weeks to process an application when submitted.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

IRCC invites 150 Candidates for PR in latest Express Entry Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry

Dear Future Neighbour,

In the third express Entry Draw announced in the just concluded week precisely Friday, February 16, 2024, IRCC invited 150 candidates in an Agriculture and Agri-food targeted round of invitation. The cut-off score for this invitation was 437.

Recently in same week, 3,500 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in a healthcare occupation targeted round of invitation. Following this invitation days after was an invite sent to 1,490 candidates to apply for permanent residency in a general draw.

See below latest Express Entry Draw:

Description February 16, 2024 February 14, 2024 February 13, 2024
Draw type Agriculture and agri-food occupations Healthcare occupations General
Invitations 150 3,500 1,490
CRS Cutoff 437 422 535
Tie-breaking rule January 29, 2024 January 30, 2024 February 11, 2024

IRCC announced six Express Entry categories for 2024 which includes the French Language Category, Healthcare Occupations, STEM Occupations, Trade Occupations, Transport Occupations and Agriculture and Agri-food Occupation.

Congratulations to everyone invited in this round of invitation. We look forward to more announcement as Canada continues to welcome eligible immigrants!

Do you need help with putting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile or maybe help with preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply? Do not hesitate to send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024

Alberta set to open New Immigration Path for Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Business Visa, Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is set to commence a new stream in the tourism and hospitality sector. Effective from March 1, 2024, applications sent under the tourism and hospitality sector will be accepted by Alberta Immigration.

This development will definitely increase the employment rate in the province and boost its economy.

To be eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality stream, applicants must have the following qualification:

  • Applicants must hold a legitimate full-time, non-seasonal employment offer from an authorized company in the relevant industry.
  • Applicants must have satisfied the requirements to permanently establish themselves in Alberta and have worked for a tourist or hospitality company for at least six months.

Below are the current Alberta Immigration Program Pathways for Permanent Residency:

1. Alberta Express Entry Stream
2. Accelerated Tech Pathway for Express Entry
3. Alberta Opportunity Stream (Temporarily paused)
4. Religious Workers Eligibility program
5. Rural Renewal Stream
6. Rural Entrepreneur Stream
7. Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
8. Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

The Alberta Opportunity Stream Program has been temporarily put on hold. However, applications received before the program was suspended will be reviewed while applications that were drafted and not filed or awaiting fee approval will not be accepted until further notice from AAIP.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

 

 

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Canada invites 3,500 Candidates in Healthcare targeted Express Entry draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, IRCC announced the second Express Entry Draw of the week which was targeted at Healthcare occupations. A total of 3,500 profiles with cut off score of 422 were invited for permanent residency in this round of invitation.

In the first Express Entry of the week, 1,490 invitations to apply for PR was sent out in a general draw.

See below details of latest Express Entry Draw

Description February 14, 2024 February 13, 2024
Draw type Healthcare occupations (2023-1) General
Invitations 3,500 1,490
CRS Cutoff 422 535
Tie-breaking rule January 30, 2024 February 11, 2024

See below list of eligible Healthcare Occupations

S/N OCCUPATION 2021 NOC CODE 2021 TEER CATEGORY
1 Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists 31112 1
2 Chiropractors 31201 1
3 Dentists 31110 1
4 Dieticians and nutritionists 31121 1
5 Educational counsellors 41320 1
6 General Practitioners and Family Physicians 31102 1

 
7 Instructions of Persons with Disabilities 42203 2
8 Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment 31204 1
9 Licensed practical nurses 32101 2
10 Massage Therapists 32201 2
11 Medical laboratory assistants and other technical occupations 33101 3
12 Medical laboratory technologists 32120 2
13 Medical radiation technologists 32121 2
14 Medical sonographers 32122 2
15 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 33102 3
16 Nurse practitioners 31302 1
17 Nurse co-ordinators and supervisors 31300 1
18 Occupational therapists 31203 1
19 Optometrists 31111 1
20 Other assisting occupations in support of health services 33109 3
21 Other practitioners of natural healing 32209 2
22 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31209 1
23 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 32109 2
24 Paramedical occupations 32102 2
25 Pharmacy technical assistants and  Pharmacy assistants 33103 3
26 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals 31303 1
27 Physiotherapists 31202 1
28 Psychologists 31200 1
29 Registered Nurses and Registered  Psychiatric Nurses 31301 1
30 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists 32103 2
31 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31100 1
32 Specialists in Surgery 31101 1
33 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies 41301 1
34 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32200 2
35 Veterinarians 31103 1

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

British Columbia invites 199+ Candidates for Provincial nomination in latest BC PNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

British Columbia invites over 199 candidates to apply for permanent residency  in latest draw announced on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Profiles under the tech occupations category, construction-related occupations, healthcare occupations, early childhood educators and veterinary care were targeted in this round of invitation.

See below latest BC PNP Draw

Draw type Stream Minimum Score Number of invitations
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 54
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 75 27
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 60 41
Targeting 35 tech occupations 108 77
Veterinary Care 6

See below full list of Construction Occupations:

  1. 22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
  2. 72102 Sheet metal workers
  3. 72103 Boilermakers
  4. 72104: Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  5. 72105 Ironworkers
  6. 72106: Welders and related machine operators
  7. 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  8. 72201: Industrial electricians
  9. 72300 Plumbers
  10. 72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  11. 72302 Gas fitters
  12. 72310 Carpenters
  13. 72311 Cabinetmakers
  14. 72320 Bricklayers
  15. 72400: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  16. 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  17. 72402: Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  18. 72,500 Crane operators
  19. 73100 Concrete finishers
  20. 73101 Tilesetters
  21. 73102: Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers
  22. 73110 Roofers and shinglers
  23. 73111 Glaziers
  24. 73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  25. 73113 Floor covering installers

See below full list of eligible Healthcare-related Occupations

  • 30010 Managers in health care
  • 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  • 31101 Specialists in surgery
  • 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
  • 31110 Dentists
  • 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  • 31120 Pharmacists
  • 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
  • 31200 Psychologists
  • 31201 Chiropractors
  • 31202 Physiotherapists
  • 31203: Occupational therapists
  • 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  • 31209 Other professional occupations in health: diagnosing and treating
  • 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  • 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • 31302 Nurse practitioners
  • 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  • 32101: Licensed practical nurses
  • 32102 Paramedical occupations
  • 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  • 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  • 32110 Denturists
  • 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  • 32112: Dental technologists and technicians
  • 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
  • 32121 Medical radiation technologists
  • 32122 Medical sonographers
  • 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  • 32124 Pharmacy technicians
  • 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
  • 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  • 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  • 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  • 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  • 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  • 41300 Social workers
  • 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
  • 42201: Social and community service workers

See below full list of eligible Tech Occupations

  1. 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
  2. 20012 Computer and information systems managers
  3. 21100: Physicists and astronomers
  4. 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  5. 21211 Data scientists
  6. 21220 Cybersecurity specialists
  7. 21221 Business systems specialists
  8. 21222 Information systems specialists
  9. 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
  10. 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
  11. 21231: Software engineers and designers
  12. 21232: Software developers and programmers
  13. 21233 Web designers
  14. 21234 Web developers and programmers
  15. 21300 Civil engineers
  16. 21301 Mechanical engineers
  17. 21310: Electrical and electronics engineers
  18. 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  19. 21320 Chemical engineers
  20. 21399 Other professional engineers
  21. 22110: Biological technologists and technicians
  22. 22220 Computer network and web technicians
  23. 22221: User support technicians
  24. 22222 Information systems testing technicians
  25. 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  26. 22312: Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
  27. 50011 Managers: publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  28. 51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
  29. 51112 Technical writers
  30. 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
  31. 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
  32. 52112 Broadcast technicians
  33. 52113: Audio and video recording technicians
  34. 52120: Graphic designers and illustrators
  35. 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

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