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February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024

The most expensive cities in British Columbia, Canada to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

In the city of Burnaby, BC, you can rent a three bedroom apartment for an average of $6,000 in the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com which are gathered from residents of the city.

Unfortunately, accommodation affordability cannot be the only factor you consider when moving to a new city, For the next month, we will review these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

See below in descending order the list of cities where rent is most expensive in the city centre in the province of British Columbia, Canada:

  1. Burnaby: $6,000
  2. North Vancouver – $5,875
  3. Vancouver – $5,065
  4. Delta – $4,800
  5. Victoria – $4,404
  6. Surrey – $4,300
  7. New Westminster – $4,000
  8. Richmond – $3,700
  9. Parksville – $3,450
  10. Campbell River – $3,400

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 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

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

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

First off, British Columbia (BC) is not generally considered one of the most affordable provinces in Canada, especially when it comes to housing costs. Cities like Vancouver, in particular, are known for their high cost of living, including expensive real estate and rental prices. The cost of living in BC, including housing, transportation, and other expenses, tends to be higher compared to other provinces in Canada.

In the city of Prince George as well as Salmon Arm, you can rent a three bedroom apartment for as low as $1,800 on the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com gathered from the residents of the city.

See below in descending order the full list of the cities where you can rent a 3 bedroom apartment for $2,550 or lower in the city centre in the province of BC:

  1. Maple Ridge – $2,550
  2. Courtenay – $2,500
  3. Powell River – $2,500
  4. Vernon – $2,350
  5. Penticton – $2,312
  6. Cranbrook- $ 2,269
  7. Chilliwack – $2,225
  8. Williams Lake – $1,900
  9. Prince George – $1,800
  10. Salmon Arm – $1,800

Unfortunately, accommodation affordability cannot be the only factor you consider when moving to a new city. For the next month, we will review these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

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 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

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

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

In the city of Toronto, Ontario you can rent a three bedroom apartment for an average of $4,384 in the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com which are gathered from residents of the city.

Unfortunately, accommodation cannot be the only factor you consider when moving to a new city. It’s worth noting that rental prices can vary depending on the neighborhood, building amenities, and other factors. While Toronto offers a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and employment opportunities, the cost of housing remains a significant consideration for residents. For the next month, we will review these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

See below in descending order the full list of the cities where rent is most expensive in the city centre in the province of Ontario:

  1. Toronto – $4,384
  2. Markham – $3,766
  3. Mississauga – $3,733
  4. Richmond Hill – $3,666
  5. Vaughan – $3,600
  6. London – $3,350
  7. Ottawa – $3,311
  8. Sarnia – $3,250
  9. Woodstock – $3,250
  10. Waterloo- $3,225
  11. Orillia – $3,200
  12. Burlington – $3,150
  13. Guelph -$3,128
  14. Brampton – $3,125
  15. Pickering – $3,033
  16. Stratford – $3,000

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 23, 2024
February 23, 2024

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

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

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

See below details of latest BC PNP Draw

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

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

See below full list of Construction Occupations:

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

See below full list of eligible Healthcare-related Occupations

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

See below full list of eligible Tech Occupations

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

 

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February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

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

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

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

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

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

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

1. St. Catherine’s – $2,550

2. Chatham-Kent – $2,500

3. Welland – $2,500

4. Belleville – $2,470

5. Cambridge – $2300

6. Kingston – $2,250

7. Peterborough – $2,250

8. Thunder Bay – $2,233

9. Windsor – $2,200

10. Sault St. Marie – $2,175

11. Niagara Falls – $2,145

12. Owen Sound – $2,100

13. Timmins – $2,100

14. Kenora – $2,000

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February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

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

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

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

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

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

1. Medicine Hat, AB – $1,500

2. Miramichi, NB- $1,500

3. Summerside, PEI- $1,500

4. Sherbrooke, QC- $1,466

5. Regina, Sk- $1,437.50

6. Prince George, BC- $1,300

7. Edmunston, NB- $1,250

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

9. Lethbridge, AB- $1,125

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

 

 

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

IEC invites 4,655 Candidates under Working Holiday Visa Category

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Business Visa

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

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

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

 

See below invitations sent under the Working Holiday Visa Category

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

See below invitations sent under the Young Professionals Category

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

See below Invitations for International Co-ops (Internships)

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

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

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

February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024

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

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

Dear future neighbour,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

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

Author By EUIC Admin Categories 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

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February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

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

Author By EUIC Admin Categories 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

  1. NOC 20012: Computer and information systems Managers
  2.  NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
  3.  NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
  4.  NOC 21221 – Business systems specialists
  5.  NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
  6.  NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
  7.  NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
  8.  NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  9.  NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
  10.  NOC 21233 – Web designers
  11.  NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
  12.  NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  13.  NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
  14.  NOC 22221 – User support technicians
  15.  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

  1. NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
  2. NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  3. NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
  4. NOC 31110 – Dentists
  5. NOC 31111 – Optometrists
  6. NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  7. NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
  8. NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
  9. NOC 21200 – Psychologists
  10. NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
  11. NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
  12. NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
  13. NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  14. NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  15. NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  16. NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  17. NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
  18. NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  19. NOC 32100 – Opticians
  20. NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
  21. NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
  22. NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  23. NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
  24. NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  25. NOC 32110 – Denturists
  26. NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  27. NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
  28. NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
  29. NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
  30. NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
  31. NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  32. NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
  33. NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
  34. NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  35. NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
  36. NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
  37. NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  38. NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  39. NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  40. NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  41. NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Tech Occupations

  1. NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers
  2. NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
  3. NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
  4. NOC 21221 – Business system analysts
  5. NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
  6. NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
  7. NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
  8. NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  9. NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
  10. NOC 21233 – Web designers
  11. NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
  12. NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  13. NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
  14. NOC 22221 – User support technicians
  15. NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians

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