It's no secret that immigration processes to Canada are extremely competitive. The candidate needs to achieve the highest points possible in categories such as education, work experience and fluency in one or both country's official languages – English and French.  In addition, a factor that weighs heavily on the score is the age of the candidate, who starts to lose points by the age of 30.  For some people, especially for those over 30, immigration may seem like a more difficult process, but what many don't know is that there are other ways, such as the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).  When an applicant…

By Stephanie Ford The Manitoba PNP, or Provincial Nominee Program, offers immigrants looking to move to the province different pathways to permanent residence in Canada. And those who use the PNP as their pathway to PR tend to have a good chance of success. In fact, in 2021 the approval rate for PNP applicants was 98%. Manitoba PNP Streams Manitoba has three PNP streams: - Skilled Worker Stream. - International Education Stream. - Business Investor Stream. Manitoba’s PNP data shows that the province sends the most nominations to applicants in the Skilled Worker streams. In 2021, almost 95% of nominations went to applicants in this category. Skilled Worker Manitoba…

By Stephanie Ford The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (or SINP) creates a permanent residence pathway for immigrants who can fill job shortages or wish to buy or start a business in Saskatchewan – the land of the living skies. Saskatchewan PNP Streams Saskatchewan’s PNP has four programs: · International Skilled Worker · Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience · Entrepreneur · Farm Owner and Operator These programs highlight Saskatchewan’s economic priorities – business immigration, skilled immigration, and agricultural immigration. Each stream has multiple various categories that provide individuals with relevant skills and experience a pathway to become Canadian permanent residents. SINP: International Skilled Worker Program The SINP International Skilled Worker Program helps Saskatchewan to…

By Stephanie Ford British Columbia (BC) is an incredible place to live. It offers easy access to nature, amazing food, wine, beers, culture, art, and more. Unsurprisingly, more than 100,000 people moved to BC in 2021 - more than any other year since 1961. Just over 67,000 of those who moved to BC came from abroad – and many of those who moved from abroad would have relied on the BC Provincial Nominee Program (or BC PNP) to become Canadian permanent residents.   Current BC PNP Programs BC’s current provincial nominee programs fall under the following categories: Skills Immigration - Skilled worker - BC PNP Tech - Health Authority - Entry…

By Stephanie Ford The region known as Atlantic Canada is comprised of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. These four provinces have a distinctly vibrant coastal vibe, boasting beautiful white sand beaches, scenic coastal drives, and an undeniably laidback attitude, even in the cities. Want to Immigrate to Atlantic Canada? Yes, you CAN DO it! Newfoundland and Labrador lie to the north of the other three Atlantic provinces, with Quebec to its west. New Brunswick is bordered by Quebec and the US state of Maine to the west, with Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island clustered around…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just released the 2022-2024 Immigration Levels Plan, aiming to admit 431,645 new immigrants in 2022, 447,055 in 2023 and 451,000 in 2024. These figures represent an increase of around 20,000 new permanent residents than the figures established last year. In 2021, IRCC had set for 2022 and 2023 the admission of 411,000 and 421,000 permanent residents, respectively. The highest number of admissions (56%) will come through the economic category, which includes Express Entry programs, provincial programs and public policies such as temporary to permanent resident pathways, economic pilots such as caregivers and agri-food pilots, and…

Saskatchewan, one of the three prairie provinces, extends outstanding opportunities to residents and tourists alike. With incredible natural scenery, a rich cultural offering, and strong economic growth over the past decade, the sky is the limit in Saskatchewan. Want to immigrate to Saskatchewan? Yes, you CAN DO it! Saskatchewan is centrally located in Canada, with Alberta to the west and Manitoba to the east. The Northwest Territories lie to the north of Saskatchewan, and the US states of Montana and North Dakota are to the south. The province’s capital city, Regina, is known for its green spaces, a thriving arts and…

The province of New Brunswick has announced a new permanent residency stream for international students studying at an eligible private career college in the province. The participating educational institutions are: Atlantic Business College Eastern College McKenzie College Oulton College These colleges do not offer programs eligible for Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). The new stream is meant to support international students to work and settle in New Brunswick after graduation. It will allow them to apply for permanent residency as soon as they graduate and keep work in the province while waiting for their application to be processed.   The pilot will target occupations in demand in New Brunswick.…