#199 Express Entry Draw | PNP invites 512 candidates
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BC PNP EI | Base category pauses new registrations for 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed the B.C. government to pause and review the EI – Base category. The sole purpose of this temporary halt is to ensure the program continues to meet its objectives effectively, especially in terms of optimizing applicants’ success, supporting economic recovery, and creating jobs.
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Express Entry Issued Record Breaking Number of Invitations
#193 Express Entry Draw | 1002 PNP invitations issued
Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the 193rd Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. This is the 12th draw of 2021, inviting 1,002 candidates to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is 742.
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#191 Express Entry Draw | IRCC welcomes 940 PNP candidates, the highest number of invitations!
Today, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 940 invitations to eligible Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The lowest CRS score is 711, 2 point lower than the previous PNP draw.
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BC PNP | BC government confirms PNP Tech’s permanency
On May 28, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Government announced its decision to make BC PNP Tech Pilot a permanent pathway. The program is now renamed BC PNP Tech, a fast-tracked channel dedicated to compensate for the province’s technology deficit.
Since its launch in May 2017, the Pilot has issued over 6,000 invitations to tech professionals. Even in the face of COVID-19, the number of nominees exhibited a steady uprising trend. In 2020, the program invited 1,855 applicants, a 23% increase from 2019’s data.
B.C.’s ambitious launch of BC PNP Tech shows its determination to expedite its technological sector. Now that the program is permanent, business have the leeway to devise their recruitment for the following years. Thus, there is no doubt that we will witness an increase in B.C.’s technological competitiveness.
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#189 Express Entry Draw | PNP score observes a decrease, 39 points lower than the previous!
The lowest-ranked candidate scored 713, which is 39 points less than the previous PNP draw.
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Provincial Nominee Program (non-Express Entry) | Nominees can apply for their PR ONLINE now!
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Provincial Nominee Program Applications | These PNP will be put on hold until further actions
The processing of these applications will be put on hold until September 10, 2021, until the province or territory confirms that it continues to support the nomination, or until a new job offer is received along with a new confirmation from the province or territory, whichever comes first.
- Published in Business Immigration, Daily News, IRCC, PNP, Skilled Immigration, Study & Work, Temporary Residents
Temporary Residents in Canada | Are you unable to depart Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Foreign nationals who are in Canada and whose temporary resident status may soon expire can apply for an extension to maintain their temporary resident status in Canada. Applicants who are unable to depart Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic should provide an explanation as to why they need to remain in Canada with the submission of their application.
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