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November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

British Columbia invites 161 Candidates for PR in Latest BC PNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Provincial nomination

Hello Future  Neighbour,

British Columbia sent out 161 invitations to apply for permanent residency in latest BC PNP Draw on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The cutoff score remains same as last round of invitations.

See below November 21 BC PNP Draw

Date Draw type Stream Minimum
Score		 Number of invitations
November 21, 2023 Early Childhood Educators Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 27
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 75 24
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 60 17
Targeting tech occupations 94 93

The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remains 3 months respectively. As always, the timeframe differ for each candidate as processing only begins when complete application is received by BC PNP.

Need help creating a provincial nomination or an express entry profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Canada PR Pathway opened for Colombians, Venezuelans and Haitians

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Exciting news for Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans currently living in South or Central America, Mexico or the Carribeans who have family members in Canada that’s a permanent residency holder or Canadian citizen; as the application for Canadian permanent residency is now open for a total of 11,000 of the above nationals.

The family members in Canada include a spouse, common-law partner, child (of any age), grandchild, parent, grandparent, or sibling.

These Canadian family members must agree to support them and their family members as an anchor for one year.

In an announcement by the Immigration Minister, Marc Miller on Friday, November 17, 2023. He said:

The pathway to support migrants from the Americas is now open for applications. We’re determined to uphold our humanitarian tradition and support those in need, particularly in light of the current global migration crisis.

With this new pathway, hopefully there would be a decline in illegal migration, insecurity and other crimes recorded so far.

Special Support for Eligible Applicants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will support the eligible applicants by:

  • waiving the Right to Permanent Residency Fee, all application costs, and biometric fees
  • offering pre-departure medical care to help preserve your health and ensure safe travel to Canada
  • provide you the equivalent of three months of financial aid once you arrive in Canada, to assist you in settling
  • give you free settlement services before and after you come to assist you in assimilating into Canadian society and the labour force

Application for this PR pathway is done online through the IRCC portal, a statutory declaration must be signed by the Canadian family member indicating their willingness to support the applicant in Canada.

Need help with gaining admission into a Canadian college/university, visa application, creating a provincial nomination or an express entry profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Manitoba invites 301 Candidates for PR in New MPNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination 1

Hello Future Neighbour,

Manitoba invites 301 candidates for permanent residency on Thursday, November 16, 2023. In this round of invitation, 69 out of the total number of invitees were express entry profiles with a job seeker validation code.

Skilled Worker Stream

A total of 100 Candidates were invited in all occupations under the skilled worker stream with the cutoff score of 809.

92 Candidates were invited in occupation-specific selection under the skilled worker stream.

See below occupations considered in this draw

  1. 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  2. 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
  3. 32102 – Paramedical occupations
  4. 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
  5. 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
  6. 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  7. 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  8. 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  9. 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
  10. 41220 – Secondary school teachers
  11. 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  12. 42201 – Social and community service workers
  13. 42202 – Early Childhood Educators
  14. 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
  15. 44100 – Home child care providers

International Education Stream

A total of 61 profiles that meet the international education stream requirements were sent letters of advice to apply.

Skilled Workers Overseas

A total of 48 profiles were invited under this stream with a cutoff score of 721

Need help creating a provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on  info@eseumohimmigration.com

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

British Columbia invites 224 Candidates for PR in Latest BC PNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear Future Neighbour,

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, British Columbia sent out 224 invitations to apply for permanent residency in both general and targeted draws. The cutoff score for this round of invitations increased by 2 points in comparison with the last round.

A new category-based draw was introduced by British Columbia on Thursday, November 16, 2023 that includes 25 Construction Occupations. The cutoff score for that round of invitation was 75.

See Below Summary of November 16 BC PNP Draw

Date Draw type Stream Minimum
Score		 Number of invitations
November 16, 2023 General
(includes tech occupations)		 Skilled Worker 113 116
Skilled Worker – EEBC option 113
International Graduate 115
International Graduate – EEBC option 115
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 94
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 59
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 75 12
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 60 32
Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) 60 5

See Below the 25 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. 72500 Crane operators
  19. 73100 Concrete finishers
  20. 73101 Tilesetters
  21. 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  22. 73110 Roofers and shinglers
  23. 73111 Glaziers
  24. 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  25. 73113 Floor covering installers

The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remains 3 months respectively. As always, the timeframe differ for each candidate as processing only begins when complete application is received by BC PNP.

Need help creating a provincial nomination or an express entry profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Alberta PNP Draw for Express Entry Profiles

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry

The most recent Alberta PNP Draw for Express Entry was sent out November 9, 2023 inviting 16 candidates to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residency.

Express Entry profiles with a CRS Score of 305 and above through the dedicated healthcare pathway also profiles with a job offer from an Albertan employer were considered in this draw.

With a total quota of 9,750 for 2023 and 4,875 out of this number for Express Entry profiles, Alberta has issued 9,432 nomination certificates in all categories as at November 14, 2023.

See below the Alberta PNP Draws of 2023

Date Invitations Draw parameters CRS Cutoff
November 9, 2023 16 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 305
October 26, 2023 100 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 369
October 24, 2023 22 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 326
October 10, 2023 13 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 327
October 5, 2023 150 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 323
October 3, 2023 33 Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 313
September 26, 2023 18 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 311
September 14, 2023 142 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 301
September 12, 2023 300 Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 383
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 3 201 Family connection and primary occupation are in demand; CRS score 300-500 315
August 1 32 Priority sector: agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 322
August 1 11 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 317
July 18, 2023 14 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 311
July 13, 2023 142 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302
July 11, 2023 150 Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 435
July 4, 2023 12 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 354
June 22, 2023 125 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 306
June 21, 2023 19 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 318
June 20, 2023 68 Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 301
June 8, 2023 150 Priority sector – Agriculture occupation and French as a first language, CRS score 300-500 382
June 1, 2023 117 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 304
May 30, 2023 20 Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 342
May 23, 2023 5 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 401
May 11, 2023 119 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 311
May 9, 2023 175 Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 444
May 9, 2023 8 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 307
April 25, 2023 8 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 316
April 24, 2023 124 Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 301
April 20, 2023 152 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302
April 18, 2023 68 Sector priority – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-700 307
April 5, 2023 53 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 351
March 30, 2023 150 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 372
March 9, 2023 134 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 301
February 16, 2023 100 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 357
January 23, 2023 154 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 385
January 19, 2023 46 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 324

Processing timeframes differ for each candidate as not all candidates accept the invitaton and those that accept do not arrive Canada in the same year.

Need help creating an express entry profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on  info@eseumohimmigration.com

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

British Columbia Prioritizes 25 New Construction Occupations Sending 12 PR Invitations

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, News, Provincial nomination

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program commenced the prioritization of  25 new Construction Occupations for Immigration on Thursday,  November 16, 2023. The Province also held its first round of invitations for these occupations same day sending out 12 invitations to apply for permanent residency.

Targeted invitations to apply are being sent to workers in certain occupations who also have a valid B.C. trades qualification. This requirement will ensure that construction workers nominated by B.C. are ready to immediately contribute to the BC employment market.

A valid B.C. trades qualification includes a SkilledTradesBC trades certificate or an apprenticeship recognized with SkilledTradesBC.

This development would address the need for residential housing and infrastructure in British Columbia in the next five years. BC has always held rounds of invitations for early child educators, tech and healthcare occupations, veterinarians and animal health technologists.

See Below New List of Construction Occupations Eligible For B.C. Immigration

  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. 72500 Crane operators
  19. 73100 Concrete finishers
  20. 73101 Tilesetters
  21. 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  22. 73110 Roofers and shinglers
  23. 73111 Glaziers
  24. 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  25. 73113 Floor covering installers

These invitations were sent under all the categories of provincial Skills Immigration and their Express Entry variants.

Need help creating an express entry or a provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

Saskatchewan to Expand Job Options for SINP

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Provincial nomination

Saskatchewan plans to expand the job options under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Some work permit holders in TEER 4 and 5 jobs and foreign trade workers in intermediate and lower skilled positions will now be able to apply for permanent residency through the SINP existing work permit stream.

Martensville-Warman MLA Terry Jenson made the announcement on behalf of Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Immigration and Career Training.

“With this expansion, workers from an additional 279 occupations such as home childcare providers, equipment operators and meat cutters will be able to apply for permanent residency through the existing work permit stream of the SINP,” Jenson said.

Part of the 279 ocupations eligible for Saskatchewan PNP include farm labourers, truck drivers, retail salespeople, nurse assistants, childcare providers and equipment operators.

In order to apply under the newly expanded stream, candidates must possess one of the following:

  • an eligible work permit,
  • a Francophone Mobility Work Permit,
  • a Labour Market Impact Assessment-Supported Work Permit, or
  • in the case of recently arrived Ukrainians, a Canadian Ukrainian Authorization for Emergency Travel visa.

Need help creating a work permit profile, an express entry or provincial nomination profile? Have questions regarding your canadian admission, visa application, study permit, etc.? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

Refugee Applications now Made Easy With IRCC Permanent Residence Portal

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News 1

In a bid to make application process stress free and reduce the effort that comes with filling up paper applications, Canada has added the use of IRCC Permanent Residence Portal to private refugee sponsor groups. This development will go a long way in helping sponsors submit their applications and referrals in a more secured way.

IRCC intends to collaborate with the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) and other partners in order to efficiently achieve this development.

The deadline for refugee sponsor groups to switch over to the Permanent Residence Portal is December 31, 2023.

From January 1, 2024, IRCC will only receive applications sent via mail or through the portal

This is a step in the right direction considering the fact that only those with completed applications will be able to submit online, this will enable uncompleted applications not to pass the online check thereby giving IRCC the opportunity to only review completed applications without time being wasted on unfinished ones.

See below list of Canadian Immigration Programs eligible to use the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal

  1. Agri-Food Pilot
  2. Adopting a child through the immigration process
  3. Atlantic Immigration Program
  4. Community Sponsors to privately sponsor refugees
  5. Home Child Care Provider Pilot
  6. Home Support Worker Pilot
  7. Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
  8. Groups of Five to privately sponsor refugees
  9. Humanitarian and compassionate considerations within Canada
  10. Permanent residence in Canada Ukrainian nationals with family members in Canada
  11. Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents
  12. Protected persons and Convention refugees in Canada
  13. Provincial nominee program (non-Express Entry)
  14. Quebec entrepreneurs and investors
  15. Quebec-selected skilled workers
  16. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
  17. Self-employed people
  18. Sponsoring a spouse, partner, dependent child or other family
  19. Sponsoring a parent or grandparent
  20. Sponsorship Agreement Holders to privately sponsor refugees
  21. Start-up visa
  22. Temporary resident permit holders applying for permanent residence

Individuals can also check their permanent residence status online using the permanent residence portal.

Need help 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? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

British Columbia invites 190 Candidates to apply for provincial nomination in Targeted Draws

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, News, Provincial nomination 3

Hello Future Neighbour,

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, British Columbia sent 190 invitations for PR to profiles under the 35 Tech Occupations, Early Childhood Educators and the 39 Healthcare Related Occupations.

The cutoff score for Tech Occupations increased by 4 points in comparison with the previous draw.

See below the summary of November 7 BC PNP Draw

Date Draw type Stream Minimum
Score		 Number of invitations
November 7, 2023 Tech occupations Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 94 104
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 60 61
Healthcare 60 25

The processing timeframe for BC PNP remains 3 months each for skills immigration and post nomination requests and processing only begins when completed applications are received.

Need help creating an express entry or a provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Fire erupts at Canadian Embassy in F.C.T Abuja, Nigeria | Operations Temporarily Suspended

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

On Monday, November 6, 2023, an unfortunate incident occured at the Canadian Embassy in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria leading to the demise of two people and hospitalization of two others.

According to a report gotten from a Nigerian Federal Fire Service official, the fire engulfed from the explosion of a tanker that was inside the generator building killing two men who worked for the generator company and leaving two others outside the building hospitalized after sustaining injuries.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Melanie Joly issued a statement on X sending her heartfelt condolence to the families of the deceased.

“We can confirm there was an explosion at our High Commission in Nigeria. The fire is out and we are working to shed light on what caused this situation. I send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the 2 people killed in this tragedy,”

As a result of this occurence, the travel advisory for Abuja Nigeria has been informed to avoid non-essential travel until further notice. The official government of Canada travel advisory is asking Canadians in the area to know that the Canadian Embassy has temporarily suspended it’s operations in the area.

The updated travel advisory says “there is an unpredictable security situation throughout the country and a significant risk of terrorism, crime, inter-communal clashes, armed attacks, and kidnappings.”

The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu sympathises with the Canadian government, the diplomatic community, and all affected by a fire incident which occurred on Monday at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja.

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