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February 23, 2024

Canada hopes to extend international students work policy time

By EUIC Admin 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 21, 2024

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

By EUIC Admin 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

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

By EUIC Admin 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

February 13, 2024

Update on Permanent Residency Application under Canada Agri-Food Pilot

By EUIC Admin Business Visa, News, Temporary Visa

Dear future neighbour,

On Saturday February 10, 2024, two new changes were made to the Canada Agri-Food pilot for permanent residency.

Firstly, candidates who reside in Canada at the time of application can choose to meet either the job offer or the educational requirement

Secondly, the IRCC now credits work experience obtained under an open work permit toward the work experience criteria for vulnerable workers

See below the eligibility requirements for applicants in Canada or outside Canada intending to apply for permanent residency under the Agri Food Pilot:

Applicants must have at least a cumulative of one year, non-seasonal, full-time experience in the following three years—that is, at least 1,560 hours over 52 weeks.
Applicant must be skilled in one or more of the Agri food jobs that qualify in one of the relevant industries.
This expertise must have been obtained over the course of a minimum 12-month LMIA-based work visa.
Applicants must have received an offer for a full-time, permanent non-seasonal position in a qualifying occupation in one of the qualified Agri-food industries.
The applicant must have a standard education on same level with a high school diploma in Canada.
Applicants must have enough settlement money to support themselves and their families if they intend to move with them. However, applicants do not need to present a settlement money if they are currently employed in Canada under a work permit.

Applicants must have a valid temporary resident status if they already reside in Canada.
Applicants must reach the required minimum Agri-food pilot language score in the table below:

Language Tests	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
CELPIP	4	4	4	4
IELTS GT	3.5	4.0	4.5	4.0
TEF Canada	121-150	181-225	145-180	181-225
TCF Canada	342-374	4-5	331-368	4-5

See below Occupations Eligible for Agri-Food Pilot

For meat product manufacturing (NAICS 3116)

NOC 63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale
NOC 65202 – Meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
NOC 94141 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
No. 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
NOC 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing

For greenhouse, nursery and floriculture production, including mushroom production (NAICS 1114)

NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
No. 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
NOC 85101 – Harvesting labourers

For animal production, excluding aquaculture (NAICS 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124 and 1129)

NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
No. 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
NOC 85101: Harvesting Labourers

February 13, 2024

IRCC announces Express Entry categories for 2024

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, News

Dear future neighbour,

With the aim of supporting specific Canada’s economic goals, IRCC created a method in which candidates will be selected for Express Entry through a category-based selection in 2023. Applicants in the pool who desire to migrate to Canada are targeted based on their skill, work experience, education, language and other factors according to the instructions for that round of invitation. Currently, there are six categories under the Express Entry pool.

See below the current categories:

1. French language proficiency

To be eligible for the French language category, candidates must have French language test results with a minimum score of 7 in all language abilities on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens and also meet the requirements for that round of invitation.

2. Work experience in healthcare occupations

To be eligible for this category, candidates must meet the requirements for that round of invitation, have accumulated within the past 3 years at least 6 months of full-time continuous work experience or an equal amount of part time work experience in a single occupation in the table below either in Canada or abroad.

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

3. Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Architects	21200	1
2	Architecture and Science Managers	20011	0
3	Business Systems Specialists	21221	1
4	Civil Engineers	21300	1
5	Computer and Information Systems Managers	20012	0
6	Computer Engineers (except software engineers and designers)	21311	1
7	Computer systems developers and programmers	21230	1
8	Cybersecurity specialists	21220	1
9	Data scientists	21211	1
10	Database analysts and data administrators	21223	1
11	Electrical and Electronics Engineer	21310	1
12	Engineering Managers	20010	0
13	Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers	21321	1
14	Information systems specialists	21222	1
15	Land surveyors	21203	1
16	Landscape architects	21201	1
17	Mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries	21210	1
18	Metallurgical and materials engineers	21322	1
19	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers	41400	1
20	Software developers and programmers	21232	1
21	Software engineers and designers	21231	1
22	Urban and land use planners	21202	1
23	Web designers	21233	1
24	Web developers and programmers	21234	1

4. Work experience in trade occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Residential and commercial installers and servicers	73200	3
2	Elevator constructors and mechanics	72406	2
3	Machine fitters	72405	2
4	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics	72402	2
5	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics	72400	2
6	Carpenters	72310	2
7	Plumbers	72300	2
8	Electricians (except industrial and power system)	72200	2
9	Welders and related machine operators	72106	2
10	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers	72014	2

5. Work experience in transport occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors	93200	3
2	Transport truck drivers	73300	3
3	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators	72604	2
4	Engineer officers, water transport	72603	2
5	Deck officers, water transport	72602	2
6	Air traffic controllers and related occupations	72601	2
7	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors	72600	2
8	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors	72404	2
9	Railway carmen/women	72403	2
10	Managers in transportation	70020	0

6. Work experience in agriculture and agri-food occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services	82031	2
2	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors	82030	2
3	Butchers- retail and wholesale	63201	3

To be eligible for a category-based selection, candidates must meet the instructions for that round of invitation and also meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry by being eligible for one of the three immigration program it covers. The 3 immigration program includes:

Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class

Candidates who meet the requirements above are ranked in the Express Entry pool after which the top ranking candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence.

Do you need help with creating an express entry profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Or more information and guidance on Canadian immigration. Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 12, 2024

Canada invites 5,000+ Candidates in all three IEC categories

By EUIC Admin Business Visa, News, Study Visa, Temporary Visa

In the just concluded week, Canada sent out more than 5,000 invitations to candidates under the IEC Working Holiday Visa category, Young Professionals category and International Co-op (Internship) category.

Invitations have been sent to 4,643 candidates to apply for open work permit under the IEC Working Holiday category.

See below IEC 2024 Working Holiday Visa invitations by countries:

Country	Invitations sent during week ending Feb 9	Total 2024 Invitations	Available Spots	Candidates in Pool	IEC 2024 Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round
Andorra	3	10	20	0	25	Excellent
Australia	214	2,109	0	281	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	4	120	24	14	100	Excellent
Belgium	32	605	351	63	750	Excellent
Chile	250	485	581	6,761	725	Very low
Costa Rica	10	44	60	1,652	80	Very low
Croatia	4	36	257	4	275	Excellent
Czech Republic	24	315	807	15	1,000	Excellent
Denmark	6	102	279	9	350	Excellent
Estonia	2	45	83	4	110	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	0	TBA	Excellent
France	1,181	2,947	5,750	17,329	7,000	Very low
Germany	125	1,427	3,590	159	4,490	Excellent
Greece	6	84	129	9	180	Excellent
Hong Kong	11	160	113	11	200	Excellent
Iceland	0	6	117	0	120	Excellent
Ireland	201	1,966	9,426	251	10,500	Excellent
Italy	82	921	1,242	101	1,750	Excellent
Japan	213	2,651	4,670	312	6,500	Excellent
Latvia	8	63	14	17	40	Fair
Lithuania	14	191	87	14	175	Excellent
Luxembourg	2	7	77	2	80	Excellent
Netherlands	35	489	112	47	430	Excellent
New Zealand	62	697	2,047	88	2,500	Excellent
Norway	3	49	105	5	135	Excellent
Poland	27	209	522	33	635	Excellent
Portugal	24	288	1,561	18	1,750	Excellent
San Marino	0	1	24	0	25	Excellent
Slovakia	10	196	193	15	315	Excellent
Slovenia	0	16	71	3	80	Excellent
South Korea	1,073	10,012	4,535	779	10,000	Excellent
Spain	67	650	426	75	800	Excellent
Sweden	10	107	523	13	580	Excellent
Taiwan	300	668	746	2,052	940	Very Low
UK	640	5,508	6,093	550	9,000	Excellent
Total	4,643	33,184	44,635	30,686	61,640

See below invitations for IEC 2024 Young Professionals category

Country	Invitations sent during week ending Feb 9	Total 2024 Invitations	Available Spots	Candidates in Pool	IEC 2024 Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round

Australia	1	57	0	4	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	0	6	57	0	60	Excellent
Chile	5	24	13	159	20	Very low
Costa Rica	4	22	4	107	15	Very low
Croatia	0	4	18	0	20	Excellent
Czech Republic	9	88	96	12	145	Excellent
Estonia	1	2	10	1	10	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	0	TBA	Excellent
France	88	771	1,797	101	2,200	Excellent
France – VIE	35	114	915	42	1,000	Excellent
Germany	19	136	291	18	350	Excellent
Greece	3	33	3	5	10	Excellent
Ireland	14	59	138	13	150	Excellent
Latvia	0	2	7	2	8	Excellent
Lithuania	0	7	17	3	20	Excellent
Luxembourg	0	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Netherlands	5	64	141	5	170	Excellent
Norway	0	7	13	0	15	Excellent
Poland	2	15	102	0	110	Excellent
Portugal	1	8	196	1	200	Excellent
Slovakia	0	21	17	3	30	Excellent
Slovenia	0	6	14	1	15	Excellent
South Korea	18	341	1,392	17	1,500	Excellent
Spain	7	65	90	6	120	Excellent
Spain — IECX Vives	0	52	49	7	50	Excellent
Sweden	0	11	94	1	100	Excellent
Switzerland	8	64	160	6	200	Excellent
Taiwan	0	34	39	6	50	Excellent
UK	37	312	815	17	900	Excellent
Total	257	2,325	6,498	537	7,478

See below invitations for International Co-op (Internship) category

Country	Invitations sent during week ending Feb 9	Total 2024 Invitations	Available Spots	Candidates in Pool	IEC 2024 Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round

Australia	0	2	0	2	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	0	0	20	0	20	Excellent
Chile	1	10	2	1	5	Excellent
Costa Rica	0	2	5	0	5	Excellent
Croatia	0	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Czech Republic	0	0	5	1	5	Excellent
Estonia	0	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	0	TBA	Excellent
France	108	1,260	2,891	156	4,250	Excellent
Germany	4	42	138	4	160	Excellent
Greece	0	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Ireland	0	15	39	1	50	Excellent
Latvia	0	0	2	0	2	Excellent
Lithuania	0	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Luxembourg	0	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Norway	0	6	5	0	5	Excellent
Poland	0	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Portugal	0	8	49	1	50	Excellent
Slovakia	0	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Slovenia	0	0	5	0	5	Excellent
South Korea	2	10	500	1	500	Excellent
Spain	0	1	29	0	30	Excellent
Sweden	0	0	20	0	20	Excellent
Switzerland	0	12	40	2	50	Excellent
Taiwan	0	8	10	0	100	Excellent
UK	3	14	96	2	100	Excellent
Total	118	1,390	3,901	171	5,402

February 12, 2024

Manitoba invites 282 Candidates for PR in New Draw

By EUIC Admin News, Provincial nomination 1

Dear future neighbour,

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Manitoba sent out 282 invitations to apply for permanent residency. Skilled workers and international graduates were targeted in this round of invitation.

A total of 26 profiles from this MPNP draw were candidates with a job seeker validation code and a valid Express Entry profile.

See below details of the latest MPNP Draw

1.Skilled Worker in Manitoba:

- Invitations: 151
- MPNP Cutoff Score: 619

Profiles with a close relative in Manitoba, that made emphasis on family connections as a valuable factor in the selection process were considered in this round. Also, those with close family members in Manitoba that have a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, a long-term resident of Manitoba, and has lived in the province for at least a year were given priority in this round of invitation.

2. International Education Stream:

- Number of Invitations: 83

Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements of the International Education Stream (IES) were granted invitations, this shows Manitoba’s commitment to retaining international graduates from designated institutions.

3. Skilled Worker Overseas:

- Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 48
- Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 713

Profiles specifically invited under the MPNP Strategic Recruitment Initiative made up this stream, underscoring the province’s targeted approach to addressing specific skill shortages.

February 9, 2024

Ontario invites 4,552 Candidates for Provincial nomination in 3 new OINP draws

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, News, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Ontario sent 4,552 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a general and targeted draw.

In an Express Entry Draw, Ontario sent out 2,118 invitations for provincial nomination under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP).

Profiles in the Express Entry pool created between February 8, 2023 and February 8, 2024 with a primary occupation in one of the 15 tech occupations and a CRS score within the range of 471-480 were targeted in this round of invitation.

See below the 15 Tech occupations

NOC 20012: Computer and information systems Managers
NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
NOC 21221 – Business systems specialists
NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
NOC 21233 – Web designers
NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
NOC 22221 – User support technicians
NOC 22222: Information systems testing Technicians

A total of 1,182 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a general draw was issued under the International Student Stream to profiles with a score of 78 and above.

Furthermore, 1,252 invitations to apply for permanent residency was issued to profiles with a score of 73 and above under the International Student Stream in a Healthcare and Tech targeted OINP Expression of Interest draw.

See below the 41 Healthcare and 15 Tech Occupations under the OINP International Student Stream

Healthcare Occupations

NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
NOC 31110 – Dentists
NOC 31111 – Optometrists
NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 21200 – Psychologists
NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
NOC 32100 – Opticians
NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 32110 – Denturists
NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Tech Occupations

NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers
NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
NOC 21221 – Business system analysts
NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
NOC 21233 – Web designers
NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
NOC 22221 – User support technicians
NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians

February 9, 2024

The most affordable big city to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre around Canada is…

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbours,

Can you guess the most affordable of these major Canadian cities to rent a one-bedroom in the city centre?

See below list based on rounded up statistics from Numbeo

1. Vancouver- $2,769

2. Toronto- $ 2,572

3. Ottawa- $1,987

4. Halifax- $1,968

5. Calgary- $1,918

6. Montreal- $1,682

7. Fredericton- $1,400

8. Edmonton- $1,385

9. Regina- $1,322

10. St. John’s- $1,301

11. Charlottetown- $1,300

12. Winnipeg- $1,241

Did you guess right?

As all the numbers are averages, it is possible to get rent prices for less or higher in any of the cities. The average indicates the most common figure.

Regina used to be the most affordable city on this list but it has a changed a lot since November, 2023.

Hopefully this list can help you in deciding where to start your Canadian story. The cost of living can be very different around Canada.

Have you rented a place recently? How much did it cost? What tips can you share for a newcomer looking to rent?

Interested in studying in Canada? Let us find the right school/course and help you with your study permit application. 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 8, 2024

British Columbia invites 213+ Candidates for Provincial nomination in Targeted Draw

By EUIC Admin News, Provincial nomination

Dear Future Neighbour,

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, British Columbia sent out over 213 invitations to apply for permanent residency in BC PNP Draw. Profiles under the Express Entry and BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream were considered in this round of invitation.

See below Latest BC PNP Draw

Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
General	Skilled Worker	122	102
	Skilled Worker – EEBC option	122
	International Graduate	122
	International Graduate – EEBC option	122
	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	97
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	46
Targeting 25 Construction occupations		75	26
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations		60	39
Veterinary care		60	<5

THE 25 CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS TARGETED IN THIS DRAW

22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
72102 Sheet metal workers
72103 Boilermakers
72104 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
72105 Ironworkers
72106 Welders and related machine operators
72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
72201 Industrial electricians
72300 Plumbers
72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
72302 Gas fitters
72310 Carpenters
72311 Cabinetmakers
72320 Bricklayers
72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
72500 Crane operators
73100 Concrete finishers
73101 Tilesetters
73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
73110 Roofers and shinglers
73111 Glaziers
73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
73113 Floor covering installers

THE 39 HEALTHCARE 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

VETERINARY CARE OCCUPATIONS

31103 Veterinarians
32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

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Hello future neighbour,

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

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

Dear future neighbour,

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Dear future neighbour,

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:

Dear future neighbour,

See below the eligibility requirements for applicants in Canada or outside Canada intending to apply for permanent residency under the Agri Food Pilot:

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See below the current categories:

1. French language proficiency

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3. Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations

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See below the 15 Tech occupations

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Dear Future Neighbour,

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