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June 20, 2024

Canada invites 1,499 Candidates for PR in latest Express Entry Draw

Dear future neighbour,

In the first Express Entry Draw of June 2024, IRCC sent out 1,499 invitations to apply for permanent residency. This draw focused on Express Entry profiles with provincial or territorial nominations. The CRS cutoff score decreased by 13 points to 663 compared to previous PNP-only draws.

See below full details of the Express Entry draw of June 19

Category/Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Number of invitations issued: 1,499
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,499 or above
Date of round: June 19, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 663
Tie-breaking rule: January 19, 2024

See below latest CRS score distribution in the pool

CRS score range	Number of candidates
601-1200	3,002
501-600	14,330
451-500	63,451
491-500	8,880
481-490	12,132
471-480	16,800
461-470	13,840
451-460	11,799
401-450	54,200
441-450	11,026
431-440	11,086
421-430	9,989
411-420	10,927
401-410	11,172
351-400	57,086
301-350	27,247
0-300	5,624
Total	224,940

See below all Express Entry draws in 2024

Date	Program/Category	Invitations	CRS score cutoff
June 19, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program	1,499	663
May 31, 2024	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	522
May 30, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program	2,985	676
April 24, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	1,400	410
April 23, 2024	General	2,095	529
April 11, 2024	STEM Targeted Draw	4,500	491
April 10, 2024	General	1,280	549
March 26, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	1,500	388
March 25, 2024	General	1,980	524
March 13, 2024	Transport-targeted draw	975	430
March 12, 2024	General	2,850	525
February 29, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	2,500	336
February 28, 2024	General	1,470	534
February 16, 2024	Agriculture and Agri-food draw	150	437
February 14, 2024	Healthcare Targeted Draw	3,500	422
February 13, 2024	General	1,490	535
February 1, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	7,000	365
January 31, 2024	General	730	541
January 23, 2024	General	1,040	543
January 10, 2024	General	1,510	546

Candidates have 60 days to submit complete applications supporting their EE profiles.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

June 3, 2024

IEC 2024 sends 4,603 Canada Work Permit Invitations

By EUIC Admin Business Visa, Temporary Visa

In the week ending June 1, 2024, the International Experience Canada (IEC) 2024 season sent out 4,603 work permit invitations, compared to just 2,669 invitations the previous week.

4,152 invitations were sent for the Working Holiday category, which has 33,394 candidates from 34 countries. As of May 31, there are 19,285 spots available for working holiday visas. The Young Professional category sent 323 invitations, and the International Co-op (internship) category sent 128 invitations.

See below latest IEC 2024 Invitations

1. IEC 2024 Working Holiday

Participants selected from eligible countries in the Working Holiday category receive an open work permit, enabling them to work for nearly any company in Canada. This category suits you if you:

– Lack a job offer.
– Seek employment with multiple Canadian employers.
– Wish to work in various locations, earning money to support your travels.

Country	Invitations issued last week	Available Spots	Candidates in Pool	2024 Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round
Andorra	0	15	0	25	Excellent
Australia	512	0	171	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	12	22	8	168	Excellent
Belgium	37	7	38	750	Very low
Chile	3	4	8,992	725	Very low
Costa Rica	1	0	2,257	80	Very low
Croatia	4	245	4	275	Excellent
Czech Republic	26	613	7	1,000	Excellent
Denmark	28	146	7	350	Excellent
Estonia	2	61	3	110	Excellent
Finland	3	0	3	Unlimited	Excellent
France	136	60	17,876	7,000	Very low
Germany	216	2,218	57	4,490	Excellent
Greece	13	18	3	160	Excellent
Hong Kong	23	9	7	200	Excellent
Iceland	0	110	0	120	Excellent
Ireland	178	7,963	51	10,500	Excellent
Italy	134	632	62	1,750	Excellent
Japan	378	1,735	138	6,500	Excellent
Latvia	2	2	17	45	Very Low
Lithuania	12	28	4	188	Excellent
Luxembourg	2	63	1	80	Excellent
Netherlands	2	3	172	500	Very low
New Zealand	124	1,296	45	2,500	Excellent
Norway	7	73	3	135	Excellent
Poland	27	328	16	635	Excellent
Portugal	39	1,298	18	1,750	Excellent
San Marino	0	24	0	25	Excellent
Slovakia	20	97	5	315	Excellent
Slovenia	4	58	3	80	Excellent
South Korea	1,203	138	636	10,000	Low
Spain	112	78	48	875	Very good
Sweden	24	405	3	580	Excellent
Taiwan	49	6	2,432	940	Very Low
United Kingdom	819	1,530	307	9,000	Excellent
Total	4,152	19,285	33,394	61,851

2. Young Professionals Category:

In the Young Professionals category, selected candidates from eligible countries receive an employer-specific work visa. To qualify for this category, applicants must have:

– A genuine job offer from a Canadian company that supports their professional advancement.
– The commitment to work for the same employer in the same location.

Country	Invitations issued last week	Available Spots	Candidates in Pool	2024 Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia	10	0	6	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	1	4	0	10	Excellent
Chile	5	0	202	20	Very low
Costa Rica	0	0	144	18	Very low
Croatia	0	17	0	20	Excellent
Czech Republic	8	17	2	145	Excellent
Estonia	3	5	0	10	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	Unlimited	Excellent
France	142	1,074	61	2,200	Excellent
France	8	773	71	1,000	Excellent
Germany	25	146	5	350	Excellent
Greece	6	7	3	38	Excellent
Ireland	8	121	5	150	Excellent
Latvia	0	0	0	3	Excellent
Lithuania	1	5	0	10	Excellent
Luxembourg	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Netherlands	0	0	16	100	Very low
Norway	1	10	0	15	Excellent
Poland	8	86	7	110	Excellent
Portugal	2	190	0	200	Excellent
Slovakia	9	1	1	30	Excellent
Slovenia	0	11	0	15	Excellent
South Korea	29	792	9	1,500	Excellent
Spain	10	7	7	70	Excellent
Spain — IECX Vives	0	49	0	50	Excellent
Sweden	3	81	0	100	Excellent
Switzerland	12	64	3	200	Excellent
Taiwan	-1	0	19	50	Very Low
United Kingdom	33	698	15	900	Excellent
Total	323	4,168	576	7,324

3. International Co-op (Internship)

In the International Co-op (Internship) category, participants are issued an employer-specific work visa. This category suits you if you:

– Are a post-secondary student with a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada.
– Will fulfill your educational requirements through this work placement or internship.
– Intend to work for the same employer in the same location throughout your stay in Canada.

Country	Invitations issued last week	Available Spots	Candidates in Pool	2024 Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia	0	0	0	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	0	2	0	2	Excellent
Chile	0	4	0	5	Excellent
Costa Rica	1	0	0	2	Excellent
Croatia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Czech Republic	0	4	0	5	Excellent
Estonia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	Unlimited	Excellent
France	108	1,780	33	3,800	Excellent
Germany	3	104	4	160	Excellent
Greece	0	2	0	2	Excellent
Ireland	0	34	0	50	Excellent
Latvia	0	2	0	2	Excellent
Lithuania	0	2	0	2	Excellent
Luxembourg	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Norway	0	4	0	5	Excellent
Poland	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Portugal	0	50	0	50	Excellent
Slovakia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Slovenia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
South Korea	1	198	0	500	Excellent
Spain	2	2	0	15	Excellent
Sweden	0	20	0	20	Excellent
Switzerland	3	26	0	50	Excellent
Taiwan	3	5	0	100	Excellent
UK	7	90	1	100	Excellent
Total	128	2,364	38	4,905

May 28, 2024

BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot Becomes Permanent Program

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

British Columbia continues to encourage entrepreneurs to establish businesses in various regional communities across the seven B.C. regions. As of May 27, 2024, the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has become a permanent pathway for obtaining permanent residency.

The BC PNP’s Entrepreneur Immigration Regional stream is available to immigrants aiming to start a business in any of the province’s interior, coastal, or rural regions below:

Cariboo
Kootenays
Nechako
Vancouver Island/Coast
Thompson Okanagan
North Coast
North East

To Qualify As An Entrepreneur:

You must intend to establish a new business that aligns with the in-demand list of the referring community.
Additionally, you need to show business and/or managerial experience and have a personal net worth of at least CAD $300,000.
Beyond the net worth requirement, you must invest at least CAD $100,000 in the business and create one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
You must achieve at least level 4 in the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) language proficiency tests.
Finally, you must have legally entered Canada or be eligible to obtain legal status in Canada if accepted.

See below full list of participating communities and regions

Cariboo

100 Mile House
Mackenzie
Quesnel
Williams Lake

Kootenay

Castlegar & Central Kootenay (Areas I & J)
Columbia Valley & East Kootenay
Kimberley
Nelson & Central Kootenay (Areas E & F)
Rossland
Trail

Nechako

Bulkley-Nechako

North Coast

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (Areas B, C, and E)

Northeast

Fort St. John

Thompson-Okanagan

Clinton
Penticton
Salmon Arm
Vernon

Vancouver Island/Coast

Campbell River
Comox
Mount Waddington
Powell River

Require assistance with applying for this program? securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

May 23, 2024

British Columbia Invites Over 72 Candidates for PR in Latest BC PNP Draw

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

British Columbia invites over 72 candidates for permanent residency in targeted rounds of invitations on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

See below details of latest BC PNP Draw

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
May 22, 2024	Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	93	<5
	Targeting 25 Construction occupations		93	9
	Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations		100	10
	Targeting 35 tech occupations		122	50
	Veterinary care		80	3

The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remain three months respectively.

April 29, 2024

Top 10 Neighborhoods to Buy Real Estate in Calgary, Alberta

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

Calgary has a strong economy and job market, supported by the agriculture, energy and technology industries. It’s a great and welcoming place to live for newcomers.

Based on moneysense.ca’s findings, the following list outlines the top 10 locations for real estate investment in Calgary, Alberta. This ranking considers factors such as long-term price appreciation over the past five years, property value, income and education levels, as well as accessibility by foot, bike, and public transit.

1. Patterson, SW

2. Coach hill, SW

3. Cougar Ridge, SW

4. Tuscany, NW

5. Scenic Acres, NW

6. Christie Park, SW

7. Strathcona Park, SW

8. Signal hill, SW

9. West Springs, SW

10. Kincora, SW

Do you agree with the list above? Are there any neighborhood that you think should be on this list? Please share with us.

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

April 28, 2024

Important Update for Manitoba PGWP and Work Permit holders

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination, Temporary Visa

Dear future neighbour,

In response to the challenges Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders and other temporary residents are currently facing in Canada, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will temporarily prioritize applicants with expired or expiring work permits.

Applicants are expected to inform the province if their work permit has expired or is expiring within the next 45 days by using the link below:

Skilled Worker Manitoba Webform

Please note that it is your responsibility to provide the MPNP with accurate, up to date information and to notify the program of any changes to your application or status in Canada. Also, it is your responsibility to ensure that your immigration status in Canada remains valid.

April 26, 2024

List of Canadian stores offering great price matching

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

These Canadian stores offer great price matching and if your goal is to save on groceries or shopping and avoid high prices in general, you should get familiar with price matching.

Price matching policies ensure that you get the best price on the item you want without having to visit several stores. It is essentially a price guarantee that if you find the exact same item at a better price in another store, they will offer you that price or even lower.

See below list of stores that offer price matching:

1. Superstore: this store will price match at a lower price for a maximum of 4 items.

2. Best Buy: this store will match online, in store or print prices before purchase and within 30 days of purchase.

3. Canadian Tire: this store would match in store and within 30 days of purchase or 14 for other Canadian tire stores.

4. No frills: this store would price match with any major supermarket, they price match a maximum of 4 items.

5. Fresh co: this store would offer 1 cent less than the quoted price.

6. Lowe’s: will offer 10% off but the price quoted must be at least $1 lower to qualify

7. Home Depot: 10% off in store

In most cases the stores would like to verify that the quoted price is effective and available at a local store. For your own safety, we advise you confirm the policy of the store in question.

Are you currently in Canada or do you plan to move to Canada? If the answer is YES, then this information will definitely be helpful to you. Kindly share details of any store you know that offer this service that isn’t on this list.

April 23, 2024

Save Money on Gas Prices in Canada with these Applications/Reward Programs

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

Are you currently in Canada or planning on moving to Canada?

If your answer is YES to any of the above question, then this article is for you.

The cost of living in Canada is high and buying gas has become quite draining on resources. We have put together some applications below that can help you with saving on gas, some of them are gas reward programs and the rest are websites that would help you choose where to buy gas:

1. Costco: you can get wholesale gas prices cheaper than other stations.

2. PC Optimum: you can earn PC Optimum points at Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore and other stores and turn them into gas savings.

3. Canadian tire: earn $0.03 per litre when you buy gas at Canadian Tire Gas+ locations.
4. GasBuddy: scan prices in your area and filter gas stations by price.

5. Waze.com: gas efficient routes + other driver updated gas prices

6. CAA.ca: search for gas prices nearby on this site

7. Gaswizard.ca: this site predicts the cheapest day to buy gas

Do you have any of the applications above? Save and share as this information could be helpful to you or someone around you.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, spousal open work permit, 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

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Canada invites 1,499 Candidates for PR in latest Express Entry Draw

Dear future neighbour,

See below full details of the Express Entry draw of June 19

See below latest CRS score distribution in the pool

See below all Express Entry draws in 2024

IEC 2024 sends 4,603 Canada Work Permit Invitations

See below latest IEC 2024 Invitations

1. IEC 2024 Working Holiday

2. Young Professionals Category:

3. International Co-op (Internship)

BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot Becomes Permanent Program

Dear future neighbour,

To Qualify As An Entrepreneur:

See below full list of participating communities and regions

Cariboo

Kootenay

Nechako

North Coast

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island/Coast

British Columbia Invites Over 72 Candidates for PR in Latest BC PNP Draw

Dear future neighbour,

See below details of latest BC PNP Draw

Top 10 Neighborhoods to Buy Real Estate in Calgary, Alberta

Important Update for Manitoba PGWP and Work Permit holders

Dear future neighbour,

List of Canadian stores offering great price matching

Dear future neighbour,

See below list of stores that offer price matching:

Save Money on Gas Prices in Canada with these Applications/Reward Programs

Dear future neighbour,

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

Dear future neighbour,

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: