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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) welcomed a total of 393 immigration applicantsCanada
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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) welcomed a total of 393 immigration applicants

Manitoba has issued an invitation to 11,179 immigrants to seek for a provincial nomination in 2021. On December 30, Manitoba conducted its final draw of the year. Across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) welcomed a total of 393 immigration applicants. The number of invites sent out for each programme,…

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Canada sets the all-time immigration record by inviting 401,000 immigrants in 2021Canada
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Canada sets the all-time immigration record by inviting 401,000 immigrants in 2021

IRCC met the target by focusing on converting temporary residents who were in Canada during the pandemic to permanent residents. For the second time since its establishment as a country in 1867, Canada has welcomed over 400,000 new permanent immigrants in 2021. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC) Canada has recently verified this in a press…

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Canada welcomed 746 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residencyCanada
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Canada welcomed 746 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency

The last all-program Express Entry draw in Canada took place about a year ago. On December 22, Canada welcomed 746 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. Candidates that were invited had already obtained a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which increased their base human capital score by 600 points. As a…

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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited 243 immigration applicantsCanada
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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited 243 immigration applicants

The BC PNP is intended to attract high-demand international employees who wish to become permanent citizens. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on December 21 resulted in the invitation of 243 immigration applicants. Through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), the province conducted two draws, inviting candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI)…

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CANBERRA MATRIX INVITATION ROUNDAustralia
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CANBERRA MATRIX INVITATION ROUND

Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 20 December 2021 Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 0 invitations 190 minimum Matrix score: 491 nominations: 2 invitations 491 minimum Matrix score: 80 Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nomination: 6 invitations 491 nomination: 0 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nomination: 38 invitations 190 minimum…

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Youth Mobility Scheme for Indian Nationals set to open on 1 January 2022News
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Youth Mobility Scheme for Indian Nationals set to open on 1 January 2022

Youth Mobility Scheme for Indian Nationals set to open on 1 January 2022 From 1st January 2022, the ‘Youth Mobility Scheme’ visa will be available to Indian nationals. The Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) allows people aged 18 to 30 from selected nations to come to the UK for a two-year period. Successful applicants are not…

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Government Temporarily Expands Access to Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown BenefitCanada
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Government Temporarily Expands Access to Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit

December 22, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian workers and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the federal government’s intention to temporarily expand eligibility for key support programs to ensure Canadians…

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The number of job openings in Canada has reached a new highCanada
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The number of job openings in Canada has reached a new high

Due to the effects of the Covid pandemic, record-high job openings coincide with increased total employment and lower unemployment. Ottawa, December 21 According to government data, the number of job openings in Canada reached a new high of 912,600 in the third quarter of 2021. Due to the effects of the Covid pandemic, record-high job…

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NSW Skilled Migration ProgramAustralia
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NSW Skilled Migration Program

NSW Skilled Migration Program Update for offshore applicants and work experience requirements- Offshore Candidates The following requirement will apply for the offshore located applicants seeking to apply for the NSW State Sponsorship. If you are residing offshore, you must: • have continuously resided offshore for the past three months, and • have a valid skills…

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PEI PNP issued invitations to a total of 124 immigration applicantsCanada
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PEI PNP issued invitations to a total of 124 immigration applicants

On December 16, PEI held its last scheduled PNP draw. The results of the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw have been revealed on Prince Edward Island. On December 16, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to a total of 124 immigration applicants. Candidates who applied through Express Entry and…

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