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August 10, 2023

Beginning today August 10, 2023, IRCC will start accepting 4 new English tests for Canada study visa under Student Direct Stream (SDS). Earlier on only IELTS general or academic were acceptable proficiency test for Canada study visa under SDS.

Remember, in-person testing is required for all the tests. SDS candidates cannot take remote-proctored examinations online.

See below list of new English tests eligible for Canada Study Permit under Student Direct Stream (SDS)

August 10, 2023

A total of 195 invitations for Permanent Residency (PR) was sent out on Wednesday August 9, 2o23 in the latest BC PNP draw of 2023 in a general draw as well as targeted draws.

In the general draw, 139 invitations have been sent out considering profiles with experience in all the occupations, including 35 Tech occupations under all the BC PNP Skills Immigration streams as well as Express Entry streams.

34 invitations have also been sent out targeting profiles with experience as Early Childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202).

Furthermore, 22 invitations are targeted at profiles in 39 healthcare-related occupations.

The cutoff score increased by 1 point among all the categories of the general draw, but remained the same for targeted draws as compared to the previous similar draw on July 25.

Summary of August 9 Draw

Stream Cut-off Score
Skills Immigration (SI) Skilled Workers – Eligibility 107
Skills Immigration (SI) International Graduates – Eligibility 110
Skills Immigration (SI) Entry Level & Semi-Skilled – Eligibility 88
Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) Skilled Workers – Eligibility 107
Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) – International Graduates – Eligibility 110

BC PNP Draw August 9

Number of  Invitations Minimum Score Description
34 60 Targeted draw for  Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
22 60 Targeted draw for Healthcare occupations

Processing Time For BC PNP

Skills Immigration 3 Months
Post-nomination requests 3 Months

BC PNP processing times

Processing timeframes are based on 80% of cases and begin when the BC PNP receives your complete application after being drawn.

The next BC PNP Draw is expected to be on August 15-16, 2023, and will be a targeted draw for 35 Tech occupations, 39 Healthcare occupations, Early Childhood Educators and other priority occupations (NOCs 31103 and 32104).

 

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August 9, 2023

The Canada Border Services Agency is hiring now for 477 Student border services officers (SBSOs) for various locations across Canada, this process began on Tuesday August 8, 2023.

Student Border Services Officers (SBSOs) collaborate with BSOs in exciting, dynamic, and stimulating situations to help protect and flourish Canada.

The last date to apply is October 12, 2023, but CBSA advises interested candidates to apply early owing to the lengthy recruiting procedure. International students are eligible to apply for government student jobs, but preference is given to Canadian permanent residents or citizens.

Full-time jobs are available from late April through early September 2024. Work hours vary by location.

Part-time work may be feasible in autumn 2024 and winter 2025. SBSOs earn $16.84 to $34.59 per hour, depending on their education level.

The best thing is that SBSOs receive classroom and online instruction, as well as guidance and mentoring on the job.

See below location of Jobs for Students

SBSOs operate in Canadian cities at international airports, postal processing facilities, cruise ship operations, and telephone reporting centres.

However, they have no duty guns.

  • Alberta: Calgary (Calgary International Airport), Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport)
  • British Columbia: Richmond (Vancouver International Airport, CBSA Mail Processing Centre), Vancouver (Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal)
  • Manitoba: Winnipeg (James Armstrong Richardson International Airport)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John’s (St. John’s International Airport)
  • Nova Scotia: Halifax (Stanfield International Airport)
  • Ontario: Hamilton (Hamilton International Airport and Hamilton Telephone Reporting Centre), London (London International Airport), Mississauga (International Mail Processing Centre), Ottawa (Macdonald-Cartier International Airport), Toronto (Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport)
  • Quebec: Dorval (Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport), Montréal Island (International Mail Processing Centre Léo Blanchette), Québec City (Jean Lesage International Airport)
  • Saskatchewan: Regina (Regina International Airport), Saskatoon (John G. Diefenbaker International Airport)

Eligibility Requirements

For an SBSO post, you must be a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary school.

Also, you should be returning to full-time study in September 2024 and be of majority age in the workplace province.

International students currently in Canada meeting the general eligibility requirement are eligible to apply, and this has been officially confirmed. However, preference will be given to students studying criminology, law, safety/security studies, psychology, sociology, customs and border services, or police studies, as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents who satisfy job criteria.

Note that only if your application is randomly selected for consideration will you be contacted. If by December 2023 you do not hear from CBSA, your application will not be considered for 2024 positions

Click here to apply

August 9, 2023

In a new update, Canada announced a new pilot program under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to address the ongoing labour shortage in the country on Tuesday August, 8, 2023.

Canada launches a new Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) that will expedite access to labour for eligible Canadian employers while maintaining the highest standards for worker protections.

This will be a 3-year pilot program commencing next month, in September 2023, that will make it easy for employers to get an LMIA.

 

The announcement was made by by Randy Boissonnault, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages in Delta, British Columbia.

What is the new Recognized Employer Pilot program?

The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will reduce administrative burdens and streamline the recruiting process for Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers with a history of meeting program requirements.

Before submitting a work permit application to engage a temporary foreign worker, the majority of employers must first submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

An LMIA confirms the need for a transient foreign worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to fill the position.

In addition, it ensures that the employment offer is genuine and that the employer has complied with Program requirements to safeguard employees.

To participate in REP, employers must have received at least three positive LMIAs for the same occupation within the past five years from a list of occupations designated as in-shortage and supported by Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) data.

Recognized employers will have access to LMIA validity periods of up to 36 months and, if necessary, simplified LMIA applications for future hiring of additional employees.

REP will be implemented in two phases:

  • Employers in the Primary Agriculture stream will be able to submit applications for the 2024 season beginning in September 2023.
  • Phase two commences in January 2024 and allows all other industries to participate.

The application period for both streams will end in September 2024.

Employers who are anticipated to meet REP eligibility requirements will be invited proactively to register using a dual-purpose LMIA application that differs from the standard LMIA.

Employers may request that the application be used to simultaneously submit for recognized status under REP and the LMIA.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will determine eligibility for the REP based on the employer’s past participation in the TFW Program.

If an employer is not granted recognized status, they will still be eligible to utilize the TFW Program, and the Department will continue to evaluate their LMIA.

There are two methods to submit an LMIA and REP application:

  1. Through the LMIA Online Portal, a dependable and secure platform where employers can complete and submit an online application to ESDC; or,
  2. if the employer has a legitimate exemption evidence to the LMIA Online Portal, they can email a PDF application form to ESDC.

The evaluation of a REP application will be based on the employer’s compliance history with the TFW Program and the frequency with which they use the Program to fill in-demand positions.

Employers who qualify can expect:

  • a simplified application process for future LMIA applications for positions on the COPS list;
  • fewer points of contact between participating employers and ESDC during the pilot due to simplified LMIA forms that allow employers to hire more Temporary Foreign Workers for genuine job offers during REP; and
  • a Job Bank designation that indicates their recognized status in order to increase interest from prospective workers.

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August 7, 2023

Study visa holders coming to Canada must go through immigration checks before being issued study permits by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Officers.  The Officers have the right to approve/decline students entry to Canada if required documentations are not provided, longer wait periods are therefore expected at the Canadian airports/land border.

The Border Services Officer (BSO) directs arriving students to the location where they are to submit their applications for a study permit.

Students are however advised to carefully review their study permit after collection.

See below full List of Documents Required For New International Students

These documents should all be checked before your ticket is booked as it determines if you are to book or not.

As per CBSA, if you do not have all of the listed 7 documents below, your immigration check at the Canadian airport might be delayed or you could be returned to your home country.

To enter Canada, new international students must have the following:

  • acceptable travel documentation, such as a passport
  • the letter of introduction from the port of entry that the visa office sent you when they approved your study permit, or a valid study permit if you have one.
  • a copy of your school’s legitimate letter of acceptance
  • a valid study visa foil stamped in the passport or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for visa exempt countries
  • proof of sufficient funds to sustain your stay, such as GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)
  • No criminal or immigration-related convictions (unless a pardon or rehabilitation has been granted).
  • Be in excellent health and have valid immigration medical exam results at the time of entry into Canada.
    • If your medical exam expires prior to entering Canada, then you need a new medical exam even after getting your visa stamped.

It is of necessity to keep these documents accessible in your handbag and NOT in your checked luggage or bag.

See below eligibility requirements to enter Canada as an International Student

International Students need to first make sure that they meet the overall eligibility requirements to travel.

To enter Canada as a student, individuals need to:

  • possess a valid study visa or a letter of introduction proving they were approved to study; and
  • prove they are attending a designated learning institution (DLI).

As per CBSA, study visa holders are advised to travel as soon as possible after receiving their visa stamp to avoid the high volume of travellers in late August, early September, and early January.

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August 7, 2023

Vacancies for temporary, Permanent, Deployment, Secondment, Assignment, Acting, and casual Payment Service Officer jobs for various locations across Ontario.

The applicants require no prior experience to apply apart from a secondary school diploma or equivalent and an updated résumé. Service Canada will be providing a fully paid training.

As a Payment Service Officer at one of the Service Canada offices, you will be responding to customer inquiries about one of Service Canada’s many advantages.

This is a good entry-level opportunity to begin your career in the Federal Public Service as you will have access to a multi-tiered, extensive, and fully compensated training program, whose successful completion will provide you with a grasp of the laws, policies, and processes necessary for the role.

Applications meeting the first screening standards will be chosen at random on a monthly basis after which the chosen applicants will be reached for evaluation.

Linguistic Requirements:

Various language requirements

  • English Essential
  • French Essential
  • Bilingual Imperative (English/French) Level: BBC/BBC
  • Bilingual Imperative (English/French) Level: CBC/CBC

You can try below optional self-assessment of your writing abilities in your second official language before submitting your application, in order to help you decide whether you should apply for a bilingual position or not.

Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Education Requirements:

Secondary school diploma

“OR”

a sufficient result on the PSC test, which has been recognized as a substitute to a high school diploma (GIT320)

“OR”

a combination of education, training, and/or experience

Who can apply:

Individuals having a residence or work place with a postal code starting with K, L, M, N, or P.

You are suitable for this job, if you can:

  • Write and talk in a way that is understandable, suitable, and clear.
  • Act honourably and fairly and uphold moral principles, while interacting with people.
  • Work together and respectfully resolve disputes with others, to accomplish common objectives.
  • Prioritize and evaluate the facts at hand in order to find a solution or develop a complete knowledge.
  • Efficiently satisfy the demands of customers through superior service.
  • Execute tasks with the use of computer technology.

Salary: $54,878 to $61,379 (For Full-time 37.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 29 September 2023 – 23:59, Pacific Time

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August 7, 2023

An invitation to apply for open work permits under Working Holiday Visa was issued to 3,090 applicants by International Experience Canada – IEC, August 4, 2023.

This brings it to a total of 94,294 invitations currently issued out, 17,565 spots are still available for the Working Holiday Visa category of IEC 2023 season.

152 closed work permit invitations to apply have been sent in Young Professionals category.

30 invitations have been issued under the International Co-op (Internship) category.

This IEC season began with a quota of welcoming 90,000 youngsters from over 30 eligible countries, with additional quota being added as needed.

As stated by the most recent IRCC processing update from August 2, the IEC 2023 season processing time has now reached 11 weeks.

Working Holiday Visa

Individuals from eligible countries who desire the flexibility to work for any employer in any location of Canada are suitable for this visa.

Candidates in this program receive an open work permit. This means you can change professions and locations while exploring Canada.

Country Invitations Sent Week Ending
Aug 4
Total Invitations In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots IEC 2023 Quota Chances of Receiving An Invitation  Next Week
Andorra 0 24 0 16 25 Excellent
Australia 260 8,713 178 unlimited unlimited Excellent
Austria 0 265 28 1 168 Very Low
Belgium 1 1,160 188 3 750 Very Low
Chile 0 2,292 7,856 0 1,618 Very Low
Costa Rica 299 1,569 762 267 1,150 Low
Croatia 3 148 2 185 275 Excellent
Czech Republic 35 1,030 19 371 1,000 Excellent
Denmark 8 386 7 68 350 Excellent
Estonia 3 125 2 38 110 Excellent
France 0 16,886 11,764 0 7,000 Very Low
Germany 120 4,999 92 1,193 4,490 Excellent
Greece 5 371 8 126 378 Excellent
Hong Kong 14 442 108 7 200 Very Low
Ireland 137 7,460 90 6,202 10,500 Excellent
Italy 57 2,509 44 502 1,855 Excellent
Japan 223 7,175 164 877 6,500 Excellent
Korea Republic 1,328 12,164 1 1,226 8,500 Excellent
Latvia 0 72 36 0 40 Very Low
Lithuania 1 393 68 1 185 Very Low
Luxembourg 3 42 1 49 80 Excellent
Netherlands 23 1,141 16 128 880 Excellent
New Zealand 71 2,571 45 777 2,500 Excellent
Norway 5 131 5 57 130 Excellent
Poland 21 922 13 134 635 Excellent
Portugal 30 1,111 24 1,036 1,750 Excellent
San Marino 0 4 0 22 25 Excellent
Slovakia 3 519 1 25 323 Excellent
Slovenia 2 58 1 55 80 Excellent
Spain 49 2,261 35 597 1,845 Excellent
Sweden 7 448 13 350 580 Excellent
Taiwan 0 4,622 1,728 0 2,425 Very Low
United Kingdom 382 12,281 298 3,252 10,000 Excellent
Total 3,090 94,294 23,597 17,565 66,347

Working Holiday Invitations

 

Young Professionals

In this category, candidates from eligible countries can obtain Canadian work experience by working for a Canadian company.

To apply, candidates must have a valid offer of employment in Canada.

Considering the fact that this program offers an employer-specific work visa, you must work for the same company in the same location.

Country Invitations Sent Week Ending
Aug 4
Total Invitations In 2023 Candidates
In Pool
Available
Spots
IEC 2023 Quota Chances of Receiving An Invitation Next Week
Australia 6 161 3 unlimited unlimited Excellent
Austria 0 12 0 8 10 Excellent
Chile 0 395 67 0 130 Very low
Costa Rica 4 207 2 11 98 Excellent
Croatia 0 8 0 15 20 Excellent
Czech Republic 6 255 2 2 145 Excellent
Estonia 0 15 0 2 10 Excellent
France 80 3,156 55 368 2,200 Excellent
France via Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE) 12 420 90 174 550 Excellent
Germany 18 484 12 107 350 Excellent
Greece 5 140 3 45 120 Excellent
Ireland 2 132 3 127 150 Excellent
Italy 2 190 3 61 130 Excellent
Latvia 1 8 1 7 8 Excellent
Lithuania 0 22 0 3 13 Excellent
Luxembourg 0 2 0 9 10 Excellent
Netherlands 1 154 0 31 120 Excellent
Norway 0 11 0 9 15 Excellent
Poland 1 86 0 77 110 Excellent
Portugal 1 41 0 188 200 Excellent
Slovakia 3 56 0 0 25 Excellent
Slovenia 0 13 0 7 15 Excellent
Spain 2 193 5 69 150 Excellent
Spain via ICEX Vives 0 10 0 42 50 Excellent
Sweden 0 34 0 88 100 Excellent
Switzerland 2 273 0 11 200 Excellent
Taiwan 6 158 0 14 73 Excellent
Total 152 6,636 246 1,475 5,002
Young Professionals Invitations

International Co-op

Foreign students from eligible countries can complete a work placement or internship in Canada through this program.

Country Invitations Sent Week Ending
Aug 4
Total Invitations In 2023 Candidates
In Pool
Available
Spots
IEC 2023 Quota Chances of Receiving An Invitation Next Week
Australia 0 0 0 Unlimited Unlimited Excellent
Austria 0 2 0 0 2 Excellent
Chile 0 6 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 29 3,883 24 1,671 4,250 Excellent
Germany 2 109 1 104 160 Excellent
Greece -1 0 0 2 2 Excellent
Ireland 0 18 0 37 50 Excellent
Italy 0 23 2 8 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 3 0 4 5 Excellent
Sweden 0 16 0 19 20 Excellent
Switzerland 0 44 1 22 50 Excellent
Taiwan 0 19 0 2 2 Excellent
Total 30 4,134 28 1,963 4,656
International Co-op (Internship) invitations

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August 4, 2023

IRCC unveiled its first-ever Trades Occupation Express Entry draw, targeting profiles having experience in one of the 10 approved Trade occupations on Thursday August 3, 2023.

In this round of invitations, profiles with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 388 or above received an invitation to apply (ITA).

See below summary of Express Entry draw- August 3, 2023

  • Date and time of round: August 03, 2023 at 13:24:52 UTC
  • Draw category: Targeted for 10 Trade occupations
  • Number of invitations issued: 1,500
  • Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,500 or above
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 388
  • Tie-breaking rule: June 07, 2023 at 07:03:08 UTC

List of 10 Trade occupations eligible for Express Entry draws

Occupation 2021 NOC code 2021 TEER category
Residential and commercial installers and servicers 73200 3
Elevator constructors and mechanics 72406 2
Machine fitters 72405 2
Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 72402 2
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 72400 2
Carpenters 72310 2
Plumbers 72300 2
Electricians (except industrial and power system) 72200 2
Welders and related machine operators 72106 2
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers 72014 2

What is the tie-breaking rule: If multiple candidates have the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the time and date that their Express Entry profiles were submitted.

In order to be eligible, these profiles need to have at least 6 months of experience in one of the trade occupations in last 3 years. An overall 1 year experience is still required to meet the general eligibility for any other program under the Express Entry program.

See below other draws announced this week:

Aug 2 Aug 1
Express Entry draw category French-Speaking Only All Programs (FSWP, CEC, FSTP)
Number of invitations 800 2,000
CRS Cutoff 435 (Up  60 points) 517 (Up  12 points)
Tie-breaking rule July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC

The following sectors are being targeted by new Express Entry draws in 2023

IRCC is conducting new occupation-based Express Entry draws for candidates with at least 6 months of work experience in one of the following industries over the past three years:

1. Healthcare
2. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
3. Trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
4. Transport
5. Agriculture and agri-food
6. French Language Proficiency

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August 4, 2023

A massive 2,844 candidates with Express Entry profiles have been offered provincial nomination in the latest Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program – OINP Skilled Trade draw on August 3, 2023.

Only candidates with valid Express Entry profiles generated between August 3, 2022- August 3, 2023 with CRS scores between 250 and 516 in one of the 46 Skilled trade occupations are eligible for this draw.

The provincial nomination adds 600 points to the candidate’s existing Express Entry profile thereby increasing the CRS scores of respective profiles to between 850 and 1,116 after the acceptance of Ontario Provincial Nomination invitation .

A total of 7,512 profiles have been invited so far. This is the 6th selection for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream in 2023.

Requirements for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream

Express Entry profiles created with a minimum of one year of cumulative paid full-time work experience (or the equivalent in paid part-time work) in Ontario Major Groups 72 (excluding occupations under transportation officers), 73, 82, 83, 93 (excluding aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors), or Minor Group 6320 (excluding cooks) in the last two years qualify automatically for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream draw.

See below OINP Skilled Trade Draw full list of invited Occupations

  • NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  • NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  • NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  • NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  • NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
  • NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  • NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  • NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  • NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
  • NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
  • NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
  • NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  • NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
  • NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
  • NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  • NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
  • NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
  • NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
  • NOC 72300 – Plumbers
  • NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  • NOC 72310 – Carpenters
  • NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
  • NOC 72321 – Insulators
  • NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  • NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  • NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
  • NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  • NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
  • NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  • NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
  • NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  • NOC 72500 – Crane operators
  • NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
  • NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
  • NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  • NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
  • NOC 73111 – Glaziers
  • NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  • NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
  • NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
  • NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
  • NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
  • NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
  • NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services

    See below OINP Skilled Trade Stream Overview 2023

Date/time NOIs issued Number of NOIs issued CRS score range Profiles created in IRCC’s Express Entry system
May 18, 2023 1,694 250-489 May 18, 2022 – May 18, 2023
March 23, 2023 746 250-489 March 23, 2022 – March 23, 2023
February 10, 2023 466 260-489 February 10, 2022 – February 10, 2023
February 9, 2023 510 260-489 February 9, 2022 – February 9, 2023
January 13, 2023 1,252 336-506 January 13, 2022 – January 13, 2023

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August 4, 2023

On August 1, 2023,  2 new Alberta Express Entry draws sent out 43 Notification of Interest (NOI) letters offering provincial nomination.

Express Entry profiles having a CRS score of 317 or above and meeting the below listed requirements were considered by these 2 Alberta PNP draws.

One of the latest Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draws invited only 11 Express Entry profiles with a CRS score between 317 and above.

Express Entry profiles with a Dedicated Healthcare Pathway having Alberta job offer were targeted on this draw.

The second  draw invited 32 Express Entry profiles with a CRS score of 322 or above and Alberta job offer in an Agriculture occupation.

See below Alberta PNP Draws for 2023

Date Invitations Draw parameters CRS Cutoff
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

Alberta has already issued 6,431 nomination certificates in all the categories as at August 2, 2023 .

A total quota of 9,750 for 2023; out of which 4,875 are set aside for Express Entry profiles.

See below Occupations With High Volume of Applications

Profiles with below listed occupations have a high volume of applications in worker streams and may take longer than usual for processing.

  • 62020 – Food service supervisors
  • 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
  • 63200 – Cooks
  • 13110 – Administrative assistants
  • 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
  • 73300 – Transport truck drivers
  • 21222 – Information systems specialists
  • 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
  • 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
  • 21231 – Software engineers and designers

 

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