Canada Immigration News & Updates this week- 14-04-2023

Canada is an immigrant-friendly nation that every year invite a significant number of new immigrants and even help them establish in the maple leaf country. This year, both federal and provincial programs of Canada are holding regular immigration draws and inviting candidates. Find below the latest Canada immigration news and updates this week.

Latest Express Entry draw- 12 April 2023

The IRCC conducted latest Express Entry draw on 12 April 2023 to invite 3,500 candidates to apply for Canadian PR (Permanent Resident) Visa. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement in this EE draw is 486 points. It is 10th Express Entry draw this year and overall EE Draw #246.

Ontario issued 295 ITAs in latest OINP Draw

On 11 April 2023, Ontario held draw for Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream to issue 295 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 30 and above.

Canada - Expiring PGWP holders can apply for an Open Work Permit

From April 7, 2023, international graduates with a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) can extend work permit or apply for new one. The PGWP holders whose work permit expires between September 20, 2021 and December 31, 2023, can choose to extend work permit, or apply for a new one, to stay in Canada for up to 18 months longer.

Latest MPNP draw held on 6 April 2023

Latest Occupation-specific and regular draws of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) took place on April 6, 2023. In both these Expression of Interest (EOI) based draws,, Manitoba has issued total 566 Letters of Advice (LAAs) to apply for provincial nomination.

Targeted & General British Columbia PNP draws on 4 April 2023

On 4 April 2023, British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has held immigration draw to invite total 175 candidates to apply for the provincial nomination for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa

Ontario issued 889 ITAs in latest OINP Draw 

Ontario held three different draws of Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on 4 April 2023 to invite total 889 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. In these draws, OINP issued invitations to immigration candidates registered under PhD, Master Graduate, & Foreign Worker Stream of OINP.

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- Rajneesh Kumar