Canada Invites 400 Candidates in Express Entry Draw #320: A Great Opportunity for Canadian Experience Class Candidates
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Canada’s immigration system continues to offer valuable opportunities for skilled workers, and the latest Express Entry draw is no exception. On October 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 400 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residency. This draw marked another significant round of invitations, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539.
Electrical engineering is a vital industry in Canada, where skilled professionals play a key role in building and maintaining the country’s infrastructure. From designing electrical systems to overseeing power distribution networks, they are critical to the nation’s growth. The need for these professionals spans every province, offering numerous job opportunities across the country.
On October 21, 2024, Canada’s immigration authorities held another significant Express Entry draw #319, targeting 648 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This marks the fourth draw in October alone. The draw targeted skilled workers who had already secured provincial nominations, ensuring a direct path to Canadian permanent residency.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy relies heavily on skilled workers, particularly in sectors like healthcare, construction, and early childhood education. The province is working to fill gaps in these industries through immigration, but 2024 has seen an unprecedented number of applications.
Canada continues to be a top destination for skilled professionals looking to enhance their careers. For those eyeing Canadian opportunities, securing a work permit is often the first hurdle. However, for eligible candidates, LMIA-exempt work permits make the process smoother. With Canada’s booming tech sector leading the way, several companies are currently hiring and offering LMIA-exempt work permits.
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For foreign nationals already working and living in Yukon, the recent announcement from the Yukon Government is great news. The deadline to request support letters for work permit extensions has been extended to October 31, 2024. These support letters are crucial for those seeking to extend their stay and continue working under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP).
On October 17, 2024, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) held a new draw, inviting 1,307 candidates through its Skilled Trades Stream. This latest round focused on skilled workers in 47 specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 405 to 435.
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In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Canada has stepped up its support for Palestinians fleeing Gaza. On October 16, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed that Gazans arriving in Canada will receive transitional financial assistance to help cover basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing.
In recent months, Indian nationals seeking visas to Canada have been caught off guard by a significant spike in Canada visa processing times. Whether for temporary residence, work, or study, the delay in visa processing has caused widespread frustration and disruption. The sudden surge in waiting periods across categories like visitor visas, super visas, study permits, and work permits has left many applicants anxious about their plans to travel, study, or work in Canada.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) continues to create pathways for skilled workers to build their future in Canada. On October 10, 2024, Manitoba PNP issued 234 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates across three key immigration streams. These successful candidates are now one step closer to receiving a provincial nomination, which brings them closer to Canadian permanent residency.
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Canada has continued to demonstrate its commitment to resettling vulnerable populations by welcoming more Afghan refugees to the country. On October 11, 2024, the Canadian government provided an important update, announcing that since September 9, 2024, the country has accepted an additional 565 Afghan refugees. This brings the total number of Afghan refugees welcomed by Canada to 54,730 since the fall of Kabul in August 2021.
British Columbia has once again demonstrated its role as a top destination for immigration with the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. On October 16, 2024, in the latest British Columbia PNP draw, over 189 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency across various streams. The draw prioritized skilled workers and international graduates, inviting them to take the next step towards settling in British Columbia.
Start-ups worldwide are contributing significantly to the global economy, and while Silicon Valley is often seen as the go-to hub, Canada is quickly rising as a prominent player in this space. Thanks to government initiatives like the Start-Up Visa Program, entrepreneurs from around the world are finding Canada an attractive destination for innovation and business development.
Announced in the Gazette Officielle du Québec on October 9, 2024, the new immigration cap regulates how many foreign nationals Quebec will invite between now and October 9, 2025. This cap, governed by Article 45 of the Quebec Immigration Act, is aimed at managing immigration numbers while reflecting the province’s economic and cultural needs.
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