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CanadaImmigrants who arrived in Canada in the previous five years have had more employment options since the pandemic began, with their employment rate hitting 70.4 percent last month. This is increased by 6.1 percentage points from the same month last year before the pandemic broke out. The majority of these immigrants would have come to…
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CanadaFor a PNP draw, the minimum CRS score requirement has dropped to its lowest level since June. On September 15, Canada welcomed 521 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. All of the invited applicants had already been nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which resulted in an automatic 600-point boost to their…
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CanadaOn September 14, 2021, British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) hosted two draws. In a general draw, 365 Skilled Worker and International Graduate applicants were selected to seek for a provincial nomination under the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration categories. Candidates minimum needed scores differed by category. The following were the Express Entry BC…
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CanadaWhen Alberta welcomed 500 Express Entry applicants to file for a provincial nomination, it set a new record. On September 7, Alberta welcomed 500 Express Entry applicants to file for a provincial nomination. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) had its largest draw to date in September, following two huge draws in August. The previous…
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AustraliaWe wish to inform you that IML is implementing Revised Skills Assessment Fees starting from the 1st of October 2021. Institute of Managers and Leaders has not increased its Migration Skills Assessment service fees since 1 June 2016. New Fees will be implemented to better align with higher operating costs. A benchmarking analysis was conducted…
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CanadaOntario welcomed 691 international student graduates to register for a provincial nomination on September 14. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) welcomed 627 foreign student graduates to apply for the Masters Graduate stream, with an additional 64 candidates potentially qualifying for the PhD Graduate stream. Candidates that were invited had to fill out an Expression…
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CanadaAccording to the Canadian government, beginning September 22, 2021, persons will be required to provide documentation of fully vaccinated status in order to get access to certain businesses. The government has provided essential information regarding the plans, even though the regulations have not yet been released. “Fully vaccinated” means that a person has gotten two…
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AustraliaIn December 2021, flights to COVID-safe destinations such as Singapore, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada will begin. Flights between Australia and New Zealand will go on sale if the two-way travel bubble between the two countries opens in part or in whole. In February 2022, flights to Hong Kong will resume.…
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CanadaSince the beginning of 2021, Canada has had 17 CEC draws. On September 14, Canada welcomed 2,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a score of at least 462 were invited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Candidates who have been invited to apply for permanent…
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AustraliaCanberra Matrix Invitation Round: 13 September 2021 Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 0 invitation 190 minimum Matrix score: 491 nominations: 0 491 minimum Matrix score Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nomination: 3 invitations 491 nomination: 0 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nomination: 1 invitation 190 minimum Matrix score:…
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