Topping the United States, the new Canadian passport recently achieved a global ranking of 6 in the Henley Passport Index.
This development means Canadian travellers can enjoy expanded visa-free access to 186 countries, it also reflects Canada’s commitment to making global mobility easier for its citizens.
Latest Top 10 Henley’s Global Passport Index Ranking
COUNTRY
RANK
ACCESS
Singapore
1
193
Finland
2
190
France
2
190
Germany
2
190
Italy
2
190
Japan
2
190
South Korea
2
190
Spain
2
190
Sweden
2
190
Austria
2
190
Denmark
3
189
Ireland
3
189
Luxembourg
3
189
Netherlands
3
189
United Kingdom
3
189
Belgium
4
188
Malta
4
188
Norway
4
188
Portugal
4
188
Czechia
5
187
New Zealand
5
187
Poland
5
187
Switzerland
5
187
Australia
6
186
Canada
6
186
Greece
6
186
Hungary
6
186
Lithuania
7
185
United States
7
185
Latvia
8
185
Slovakia
8
184
Slovenia
8
184
Estonia
9
183
Iceland
10
182
See below Canada Passport Henley’s Ranking in the last 10 Years
Year
Rank
Number of Countries Accessible
2023
6
186
2022
8
185
2021
8
184
2020
9
183
2019
6
184
2018
6
185
2017
6
171
2016
6
172
2015
4
170
2014
2
173
2013
4
170
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Starting October 2023, the IRCC will be accepting up to 15,000 complete applications for the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2023.
Applicants who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 are advised to check the email account provided in that year as these invitations will be sent randomly to selected sponsors from the remaining 2020 pool of submissions over the period of two weeks starting on October 10, 2023. IRCC will start sending invitations to apply to 24,200 prospective sponsors, with the goal of receiving up to 15,000 complete applications.
Those invited to apply for the 2023 intake will have to submit their applications electronically via the Permanent Residence Portal or the Representative Permanent Residence Portal.
General Eligibility for Canada Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to sponsor their parents and grandparents for Canadian permanent residency (PR):
at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
having enough money to support the family you want to sponsor with valid proof of income for last 3 years meeting the IRCC financial requirements.
Income Requirement For Canada PGP 2023
See below the 3-year income requirement that we anticipate may be considered by IRCC.
Size of Family
2022
Tax Year
2021
Tax Year
2020
Tax Year
2 persons
$44,530.20
$32,898
$32,270
3 persons
$54,730.00
$40,444
$39,672
4 persons
$66,466.40
$49,106
$48,167
5 persons
$75,384.40
$55,694
$54,630
6 persons
$85,020.00
$62,814
$61,613
7 persons
$94,658.20
$69,934
$68,598
More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add
$9,635.60
$7,120
$6,985
Canada PGP 2023 Expected Income Requirement
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On Thursday September 7, 2023, the latest MPNP draw (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program) of 2023 invited 558 candidates for permanent residency (PR) in all program draw.
A total of 158 invited candidates in this MPNP draw had a valid Express Entry profile as well as a job seeker validation code.
For these targeted occupations, MPNP draw came out to be the lowest ever at 595 but the cutoff score hovers around the same number for rest of the categories.
See below full details of latest MPNP Draw
Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation Targeted Draw
Number of Invitations: 230
Cutoff Score: 595
MPNP targeted profiles with their current employment based on high labour needs as per data published by Statistics Canada
Skilled Workers in Manitoba: All occupations
MPNP profiles with all the occupations that were not selected in the above targeted draw were considered in this category.
Number of Invitations: 236
Cutoff Score: 640
International Education Stream: Invitations = 52 invitations for international students graduating from designated Manitoba colleges or universities
Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 724
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On Friday September 8, 2023, the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) published the details of Quebec Arrima draw which was sent out on August 24, 2023. Invitations were sent out to 1000 applicants to apply for permanent residency under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP).
Only valid profiles found in the Quebec Arrima bank as of August 21, 2023 at 10:41 a.m. were considered for this round of invitations.
Arrima profiles having experience in 26 occupations with level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French and a score of 584 or above as per the Quebec score calculator were targeted in this round.
This cutoff score dropped by only 7 points as compared to the last Quebec Arrima draw on August 10, 2023.
Profiles with a valid job offer outside the territory of the Metropolitan Community of Montreal (Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal) were also considered for this draw.
See below Quebec Arrima Draws of 2023
Quebec has already sent out 12,340 invitations to apply (ITAs) in 12 Arrima rounds of invitations this year.
Date
Number of Invitations
Cut off score
Notes
August 10, 2023
1,384
591
Targeted profiles with level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French
July 20, 2023
1,633
596
Targeted profiles with level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French
June 29, 2023
1,218
584 – 592
Targeted at 28 occupations. Click here for full list of occupations with their NOC codes
June 22, 2023
1,006
626
Targeted profiles with level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French
May 4, 2023
802
575
Targeted at 27 occupations
April 20, 2023
1,020
598
General draw
March 30, 2023
619
578
Targeted at 26 occupations
March 16, 2023
619
578
Targeted at 28 occupations
March 2, 2023
1,017
589
General Draw
February 16, 2023
1,011
583
Targeted at 26 occupations
February 9, 2023
1,011
619
General draw
Quebec Arrima Draws 2023
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Ontario issued 300 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) for provincial nomination in the new Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Express Entry draw.
Express Entry profiles created between September 7, 2022, and September 7, 2023, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranging from 308 to 434 were targeted in this draw.
Being able to speak French helps you get a quick Canadian Permanent Residency as only those profiles meeting the eligibility requirements for Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream were invited to apply.
French speaking candidates have a high chance of being selected in new Express Entry targeted rounds of invitations being announced by IRCC.
OINP French Speaking Skilled Worker stream eligibility
You must have valid Express Entry profile under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to be eligible for consideration in OINP French Speaking Skilled Worker draws.
Also, you must have an education level equivalent to Canadian bachelor’s degree or above.
Additionally, you must have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher in French language proficiency test (TCF/TEF Canada) PLUS Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6 in English language proficiency test (IELTS/CELPIP).
Moreover, you must demonstrate enough settlement funds with one or combination of the following:
funds as demonstrated by the balance listed in bank statements, or statements of accounts showing other investments such as non-locked in, fixed term deposits, mutual funds, etc.
annual earnings from ongoing employment in Ontario
a job offer in Ontario
Intention to live in Ontario which can be proved with one or more of the following:
current employment or previous employment history in Ontario
getting job offers or applying/ interviewing for jobs
studying
volunteering
leasing or owning property
having professional networks and affiliations, family ties and personal relationships
OINP French Speaking Skilled Worker stream 2023 summary
Ontario has offered a total of 1,427 provincial nominations under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream so far in 2023.
Date
Invitations
CRS score range
Description
September 7, 2023
300
308-434
General draw
July 25, 2023
95
321-374
General draw
June 5, 2023
278
312-487
Targeted draw for Health, Education and Finance occupations
June 5, 2023
139
348-487
Targeted draw for Tech, Trades and Other Priority occupations
March 16, 2023
271
291-489
Targeted at Tech, Trades and Other Priority occupations
March 16, 2023
344
400-489
Targeted at Health, Education and Finance occupations
OINP French Speaking Skilled Worker stream draws 2023
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British Columbia sent out 222 invitations to apply for Permanent Residency in general and targeted draws on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
160 invitations have been issued in a general (including 35 Tech occupations) under all the BC PNP Skills Immigration streams as well as Express Entry streams.
43 invitations have been sent targeted at profiles with experience as Early Childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202).
19 invitations are targeted at profiles in 39 healthcare-related occupations.
The cutoff score remains the same among all the categories of these targeted draws.
Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) Skilled Workers – Eligibility
107
Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) – International Graduates – Eligibility
110
BC PNP Draw September 6
Number of Invitations
MinimumScore
Description
43
60
Targeted draw for Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
19
60
Targeted draw for Healthcare occupations
BC PNP Draw September 6
Processing Time For BC PNP
Skills Immigration
3 Months
Post-nomination requests
3 Months
BC PNP processing times
BC PNP Fees 2023
It is important to note that processing timeframes are based on 80% of cases and it only begins only after an application is completed and received by BC PNP.
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According to Statistics Canada data updated on Thursday August 31, 2023, the average weekly earnings in Canada of employed residents rose by 3.6% year-on-year in June 2023.
Although, these average weekly earnings increased by just $4 from $1,200 in May to $1,204 in June.
The number of employees receiving pay and benefits from their employer increased by 47,700 (+0.3%), but job vacancies continued their downward trend, falling by 8,900 (-1.2%) to 753,400.
See below Province-Wise Average Weekly Earnings
Geography
Average
Weekly
Earnings
12-Month
Change
Canada
1203.64
3.6%
Nunavut
1665.72
8.5%
Northwest Territories
1613.39
5.1%
Yukon
1366.45
1.9%
Alberta
1283.89
2.1%
Ontario
1226.21
4.2%
Newfoundland and Labrador
1205.89
5.4%
British Columbia
1203.72
3.1%
Saskatchewan
1168.96
2.6%
Quebec
1153.32
4.3%
Manitoba
1094.77
3.8%
New Brunswick
1091.30
1.8%
Nova Scotia
1064.90
3.9%
Prince Edward Island
1004.76
4.2%
Average weekly earnings in Canada
See below Sector-Wise Average Weekly Earnings
Sector
June 2023
June 2022
Year-on-Year
Change
Forestry, logging and support
1,425.18
1,318.25
8.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
2,289.96
2,231.72
2.6%
Utilities
2,147.41
2,002.67
7.2%
Construction
1,485.24
1,443.19
2.9%
Manufacturing
1,337.46
1,269.56
5.3%
Wholesale trade
1,416.85
1,375.86
3.0%
Retail trade
705.71
699.54
0.9%
Transportation and warehousing
1,247.74
1,225.54
1.8%
Information and cultural industries
1,647.12
1,467.67
12.2%
Finance and insurance
1,584.30
1,575.31
0.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing
1,179.86
1,195.04
-1.3%
Professional, scientific and technical services
1,738.46
1,675.77
3.7%
Management of companies and enterprises
1,656.05
1,551.64
6.7%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
1,014.33
986.12
2.9%
Educational services
1,177.13
1,118.72
5.2%
Health care and social assistance
1,061.48
1,032.94
2.8%
Arts, entertainment and recreation
738.38
690.93
6.9%
Accommodation and food services
488.03
471.34
3.5%
Other services (excluding public administration)
1,042.06
979.85
6.3%
Public administration
1,529.21
1,493.25
2.4%
Sector-Wise Average Weekly Earnings
Reduction in Job Vacancies
The number of job openings continued to decline in June, falling by 1.2% to 753,400 from 762,300 in May.
This increases the net decrease in vacancies since January to 108,500 (-12.6%) and to 249,900 (-24.9%) since the record high of 1,003,200 vacancies in May 2022.
Job vacancies in June 2023 were at their lowest level since May 2021 (673,400).
Province-Wise Job Vacancies
Job openings in Quebec fell by 14,700 (-7.6%) to 178,500, the lowest level since March 2021 (176,400). This increased the rate of unemployment in the province by 19,700 (+10.6%) to 205,900.
There were increases in job openings in Saskatchewan (+4,900 to 26,300), New Brunswick (+1,800 to 14,000), and Prince Edward Island (+1,000 to 3,500), while the six remaining provinces saw little change.
Province
Job Vacancies
Job Vacancy Rate
Ontario
272400
3.9%
Quebec
178500
4.4%
British Columbia
116500
4.6%
Alberta
87200
4.1%
Manitoba
26500
4.2%
Saskatchewan
26300
5.1%
Nova Scotia
17700
3.9%
New Brunswick
14000
4.2%
Newfoundland and Labrador
6900
3.6%
Northwest Territories
5900
5.9%
Prince Edward Island
3900
5.2%
Nunavut
3900
3.9%
Yukon
1400
6.8%
Provincial Job vacancies
Ontario continues to have the highest number of job vacancies among various sectors followed by Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Atlantic provinces.
Sector-Wise Job Vacancies
Finance and insurance sectors had the highest decrease in job vacancies (-8,800; -30.2%), accommodation and food services (-7,600; -7.5%), and construction (-6,900; -10%).
Job Sector
Job Vacancies
Job Vacancy Rate
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
10800
4.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
10400
4.6%
Utilities
3300
2.5%
Construction
62300
5.1%
Manufacturing
58600
3.6%
Wholesale trade
26200
3.1%
Retail trade
84800
4.0%
Transportation and warehousing
40700
4.6%
Information and cultural industries
10700
2.8%
Finance and insurance
20500
2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing
9000
3.0%
Professional, scientific and technical services
44900
3.6%
Management of companies and enterprises
3900
3.0%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
42100
4.8%
Educational services
24200
1.7%
Health care and social assistance
147100
6.1%
Arts, entertainment and recreation
11800
3.6%
Accommodation and food services
92500
6.6%
Other services (excluding public administration)
34900
5.9%
Public administration
14700
2.6%
Sector-Wise Job Vacancies
However, healthcare and social assistance recorded the highest monthly increase in payroll employment (+25,100; +9.2%) following a fall in May.
The number of job vacancies in retail trade edged up by 5,700 (+7.2%) to 84,800 in June, marginally offsetting decreases of 5,800 (-6.3%) in April and of 6,800 (-7.8%) in May.
The number of job openings in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction increased by 2,100 to 10,400 in June.
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A large total of 4,039 open work permit invitations in new Working Holiday Visa rounds was sent out by International Experience Canada (IEC) last week.
As of September 1, 2023, a total of 18,238 spots are still available for open work permits under the Working Holiday Visa category of 2023 season.
Country-specific quotas are being redistributed with France getting 700 more spots for Working Holiday Visa and 750 additional spots for Young Professionals category this week.
In the last round, we saw addition of new spots for Belgium (200), Chile (2,500), and Taiwan (1,000) in the Working Holiday Visa category which resulted in increased number of invitations for these countries in this round.
Furthermore, 251 closed work permit invitations have been sent under the Young Professionals category and only 53 under International Co-op category.
According to the most recent IRCC processing time update, the IEC 2023 season processing time has improved by 2 weeks to 9 weeks.
See below tables detailing the breakdown by country and category of invitations sent last week, the total number of invitations sent in 2023, the number of applicants in the pool, the number of available spaces, and the likelihood of receiving an invitation this week.
Working Holiday Visa Invitations
Country
Invitations
Issued Last
Week
Total
Invitations
2023
Candidates
In Pool
Available
Spots
IEC 2023
Quota
Andorra
0
24
0
15
25
Excellent
Australia
249
9,553
143
unlimited
unlimited
Excellent
Austria
3
274
32
0
168
Very Low
Belgium
205
1,370
69
76
950
Excellent
Chile
1,500
3,789
8,284
2,059
4,118
Very Low
CostaRica
153
2,052
726
0
1,150
Very Low
Croatia
3
164
1
174
275
Excellent
CzechRepublic
35
1,109
26
331
1,000
Excellent
Denmark
6
415
7
52
350
Excellent
Estonia
1
130
3
36
110
Excellent
France
8
16,886
12,918
0
12,700
Very Low
Germany
60
5,396
70
945
4,490
Excellent
Greece
1
394
8
113
378
Excellent
Hong Kong
5
462
144
3
200
Very Low
Ireland
84
7,820
82
6,015
10,500
Excellent
Italy
67
2,733
54
417
1,855
Excellent
Japan
217
7,940
147
281
6,500
Excellent
Korea Republic
277
12,462
166
1,339
8,500
Excellent
Latvia
2
78
31
0
40
Very Low
Lithuania
4
398
73
0
185
Very Low
Luxembourg
2
45
2
45
80
Excellent
Netherlands
17
1,213
12
94
880
Excellent
New Zealand
53
2,779
31
639
2,500
Excellent
Norway
9
155
1
42
130
Excellent
Poland
10
977
7
110
635
Excellent
Portugal
23
1,213
25
969
1,750
Excellent
San Marino
0
4
0
22
25
Excellent
Slovakia
6
539
10
15
323
Excellent
Slovenia
0
60
2
53
80
Excellent
Spain
33
2,428
35
525
1,845
Excellent
Sweden
6
492
7
323
580
Excellent
Taiwan
748
5,368
1,872
933
3,425
Fair
United Kingdom
252
13,566
200
2,612
10,000
Excellent
Total
4,039
102,288
25,188
18,238
75,747
IEC 2023 Working Holiday Visa invitations
Young Professionals Invitations
Country
Invitations
Issued Last
Week
Total
Invitations
2023
Candidates
In Pool
Available
Spots
IEC 2023
Quota
Australia
3
178
2
unlimited
unlimited
Excellent
Austria
0
14
0
6
10
Excellent
Chile
76
471
24
75
130
Very low
Costa Rica
4
217
0
10
98
Excellent
Croatia
1
12
0
15
20
Excellent
Czech Republic
7
274
5
5
145
Excellent
Estonia
0
15
0
1
10
Excellent
France
79
3,393
54
575
2,550
Excellent
France via Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE)
58
501
52
148
600
Excellent
Germany
9
529
9
88
350
Excellent
Greece
0
150
2
40
120
Excellent
Ireland
0
138
3
125
150
Excellent
Italy
0
197
2
58
130
Excellent
Latvia
0
9
0
7
8
Excellent
Lithuania
1
23
0
3
13
Excellent
Luxembourg
1
3
0
8
10
Excellent
Netherlands
5
163
3
25
120
Excellent
Norway
0
11
0
9
15
Excellent
Poland
1
88
0
75
110
Excellent
Portugal
0
41
0
188
200
Excellent
Slovakia
1
58
0
1
25
Excellent
Slovenia
0
15
0
6
15
Excellent
Spain
2
212
1
60
150
Excellent
Spain viaICEX Vives
0
10
Not applicable
44
50
Excellent
Sweden
0
37
2
88
100
Excellent
Switzerland
1
279
2
8
200
Excellent
Taiwan
2
169
3
11
73
Excellent
Total
251
7,207
164
1,679
5,402
IEC 2023 Young Professionals invitations
International Co-op (Internships) invitations
Country
Invitations
Issued Last Week
Total
Invitations
2023
Candidates
In Pool
Available
Spots
IEC 2023
Quota
Australia
0
0
0
Unlimited
Unlimited
Excellent
Austria
0
2
0
0
2
Excellent
Chile
0
7
0
1
2
Excellent
Costa Rica
0
2
0
2
2
Excellent
Croatia
0
0
0
5
5
Excellent
Czech Republic
0
1
0
4
5
Excellent
Estonia
0
0
0
5
5
Excellent
France
50
3,964
20
529
2,600
Excellent
Germany
2
115
2
103
160
Excellent
Greece
0
0
0
2
2
Excellent
Ireland
0
18
0
37
50
Excellent
Italy
0
27
0
7
15
Excellent
Latvia
0
0
0
2
2
Excellent
Lithuania
0
0
0
2
2
Excellent
Luxembourg
0
3
0
9
10
Excellent
Norway
0
0
0
5
5
Excellent
Poland
0
2
0
3
5
Excellent
Portugal
0
3
0
49
50
Excellent
Slovakia
0
0
0
2
2
Excellent
Slovenia
0
0
0
5
5
Excellent
Spain
0
5
0
3
5
Excellent
Sweden
0
16
0
19
20
Excellent
Switzerland
1
48
3
20
50
Excellent
Taiwan
0
19
0
2
2
Excellent
Total
53
4,232
25
816
3,006
International Co-op (Internships) invitations
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The IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) extended its temporary public policy allowing distance learning to be eligible for PGWP (Post Graduation Work Permit) on Friday September 1, 2023.
International students who have completed less than fifty percent of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will continue to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) until December 31, 2023.
Before the pandemic, all international students were required to complete more than fifty percent of their coursework in Canada, and time spent more than 50% studying online outside of Canada did not contribute toward PGWP eligibility. However, due to the inability to travel during the pandemic, IRCC took out the restriction on online study for students who were already enrolled in PGWP-eligible programs as of March 2020, and students who started PGWP- eligible programs between March 2020 and August 31, 2022.
What this means is that anyone who began their studies abroad prior to August 31, 2022, is eligible to apply the entirety of that time towards eligibility of post-graduation work permit.
However, if a student began their studies between September 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023, only fifty percent of the time can be counted.
Eligible international students who submit an application for the PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) before the expiration of their study permit are eligible to work full-time without a work permit while they await a decision on their application after meeting the conditions listed below:
1. Their study permit was valid at the time of applying for PGWP.
2. They have completed a study program eligible for the PGWP.
3. They meet the requirements for off-campus employment without a work permit on their study permit.
4. They did not exceed the maximum number of hours allowed by study permit.
International students whose study program was more than 8 months but less than two years are eligible for PGWP for a duration of 9 months. Students whose study program was 2 years or more are eligible for 3 years PGWP. Also, international students that complete two study programs are eligible for work permit amounting to the length of each program.
Note that you can only apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) once so it is paramount to do it right. Need help with your work permit application or reviewing an application you have already created? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com
In the month of August 2023, Canada sent out 24,720 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in 36 new rounds of invitations under various Canadian immigration programs.
Comparing the total invitations to July of 2023, there was an over 50% increase in the total number of invitation issued in August 2023.
During the month of August 2023, Ontario issued the most PR invitations, followed by the Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island.
Below is a summary of new permanent residency invitations issued in the month of August 2023.
Permanent Residency Programs/Streams
Total
Invitations
Number
Of Draws
Ontario PNP or OINP
9,906
12
Express Entry System
8,600
4
Manitoba PNP
1,548
4
Saskatchewan PNP
1,384
1
Quebec Arrima System
1,384
1
British Columbia PNP
861
4
Alberta Express Entry Stream
815
7
Prince Edward Island PNP
222
3
Total
24,720
New Permanent Residency Invitations August 2023
See below breakdown of invitations sent out by Provinces in August 2023
Ontario PNP Draws Summary
A massive 9,906 invitations was sent out in August 2023 by the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in three Express Entry draws and nine Expression of Interest draws.
It is important to note that interested candidates need to create a profile with OINP to be considered for Expression of Interest draws.
Nevertheless, OINP Express Entry draws directly invites profiles from the Express Entry pool based on Ontario’s labour market needs.
5,679 out of 9,906 OINP invitations this month went out to Express Entry profiles, offering them provincial nominations that will confer 600 additional points.
Other invitations were sent in OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) draws, as listed below:
OINP EOIStream
Date
Invitations
CutoffScore
Description
Masters Graduate Stream
August 30, 2023
772
44 and above
General Draw
Foreign Worker stream
August 15, 2023
375
30 and above
Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations
Foreign Worker stream
August 15, 2023
1,131
46 and above
Targeted draw for 42 health and 11 tech occupations
International Student stream
August 15, 2023
408
61 and above
Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations
International Student stream
August 15, 2023
445
61 and above
Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations
In-Demand Skills stream
August 15, 2023
256
23 and above
Targeted draw for 22 in-demand occupations
Foreign Worker stream
August 1, 2023
1
N/A
Targeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways
Masters Graduate Stream
August 1, 2023
755
48 and above
General Draw
Phd Graduate Stream
August 1, 2023
84
39 and above
General Draw
OINP Draws August 2023
Express Entry Draw Summary
Express Entry only announced four new rounds of invitations, sending out 8,600 PR invitations as compared to 9,600 in the month of July 2023.
This month was better for profiles created in all the different programs of the Express Entry system, with the no program specified draw sending the most, with 6,300 invitations to apply and the CRS cutoff ranging from 496 to 517.
Also the first targeted Express Entry draw for 10 Trade occupations announcing the lowest CRS cutoff score of 388 was in August. There was a small Francophile draw, inviting 800 profiles with a CRS cutoff score of 435.
Manitoba PNP Draws Summary
After OINP and Express Entry, Manitoba continues to issue the third-highest number of invitations for permanent residency in the month of August 2023.
On August 31, Manitoba PNP announced the first of its kind region-specific draw for Skilled Workers in Manitoba intending to reside outside the Winnipeg Area.
The cutoff score was the lowest at 600 in this August 31st MPNP draw.
Below is the summary of Manitoba PNP Draws announced in August 2023:
Date
Invitations
Cutoff
Score
Category
August 31, 2023
288
600
Skilled Workers in Manitoba (outside Winnipeg Area)
August 25, 2023
22
N/A
A special immigration measure for Ukrainians
August 24, 2023
623
612-724
Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO)
August 10, 2023
615
605-708
Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO)
Total
1,548
Manitoba PNP draws August 2023
British Columbia PNP Draws Summary
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 861 new invitations for permanent residency as compared to 731 in July 2023 under various categories.
The province of British Columbia continued to alternate between general and targeted PNP rounds of invitations weekly. Early Childhood Educators or individuals having experience in Healthcare occupations continue to receive invitations at the lowest cutoff scores.
Below is the summary of BC PNP draws in August 2023:
Date
Invitations
Stream
MinimumScore
Description
Aug 29
>150
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
60-88
Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104
Aug 22
169
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
88-109
General Draw
Aug 22
>56
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
60
Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104,
Aug 15
>153
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
60-88
Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104
Aug 9
195
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
88-110
General Draw
Aug 9
56
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
60-88
Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations,
Aug 1
>194
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
60-88
Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, NOC 31103, 32104
BC PNP draws August 2023
Alberta Express Entry Draws Summary
In August 2023, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held seven Express Entry draws , compared to only three in July 2023.
A total of 815 Express Entry profiles have been invited to claim provincial nominations and grab the opportunity to boost their CRS score by 600 points.
Alberta had already issued 7,121 nomination certificates across all categories as of August 29, 2023.
Below is a summary of all the AAIP Express Entry draws in August 2023:
Date of draw
Invitations
Draw parameters
CRS Score cutoff
August 24, 2023
168
Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
302
August 22, 2023
89
Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500
303
August 16, 2023
300
Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500
408
August 15, 2023
14
Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above
326
August 3, 2023
201
Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
315
August 1, 2023
32
Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500
322
August 1, 2023
11
Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above
317
AAIP Express Entry draws August 2023
Saskatchewan PNP Summary
The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program or Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) also introduced a first of its kind, never done before in the history of Canadian immigration, that is, country-targeted PNP draws.
SINP sent out 1,384 invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry streams, targeting applicants from eight countries with the lowest cutoff score ever of 60.
60 is the minimum Expression of Interest (EOI) score required to even qualify to create a profile with SINP.
These countries are India, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
Category
Total Candidates Invited to Apply
Other Considerations
Occupations In-Demand
12
Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes
Express Entry
23
Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes
Occupations In-Demand
78
Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes
Express Entry
98
Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes
Occupations In-Demand
207
Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC codes
Express Entry
224
Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC Codes
SINP draws August 2023
Quebec Arrima Draws Summary
Quebec held only one Arrima draw on August 10th, 2023, inviting 1,384 profiles for permanent residency.
The invitations targeted Arrima profiles with oral French proficiency of level 7 or higher and a score of 591 or higher according to the Quebec score calculator. Compared to the previous Quebec Arrima draw on July 20, 2023, this threshold score decreased by only 5 points.
Quebec has issued 8,489 invitations to apply in nine rounds of the Arrima draws this year.
Prince Edward Island PNP Draws Summary
Prince Edward Island invited a total of 222 candidates in three provincial nominee program draws as listed below:
Date
Labour and Express Invitations
Description
August 3, 2023
58
Targeted at individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Construction, Hotel/Accommodation, and Agriculture sectors.
August 17, 2023
138
Only Critical Worker Stream targeting individuals working for a PEI Employer with a minimum EOI score of 50
August 31, 2023
22
Targeted at individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, and construction sectors.
PEI PNP Draws August 2023
We hope to see more of Transportation, Agri-related, STEM, Healthcare targeted Express Entry Draws in September of 2023.
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