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Immigration News June 19th, 2024

Jun 19, 2024

British Columbia invited tech workers and skilled professionals through the new BCPNP draws

On June 18, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the tech draw, the province invited 35 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 122 points. BC issued ten ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). British Columbia invited 14 candidates who scored 102 points in the Healthcare-targeted draw. The province also issued eleven invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. British Columbia issued up to 75 ITAs in this draw. This year, the province has already invited up to 3,456 candidates.

#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP, #ECE, #construction_workers #BCPNP_Tech

Canada announces changes to work permit processing for caregivers under the TFWP

On June 18, 2024, the Government of Canada issued new guidelines affecting caregivers seeking work permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The revised guidelines provide clarity on who the refusal to process applies to and how to handle applications submitted before or after entry or on entry to Canada. Additionally, instructions related to determining the date of receipt for a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application have been removed. The changes aim to streamline the process and ensure a fair and efficient system.

#Canada, #Work_Permit, #Caregivers, #TFWP, #Immigration, #Policy_Updates

Canada's future economic prosperity tied to immigration surge

Canada's recent immigration increase, seen in permits and residency programs, may initially presentchallenges but will likely result in long-term economic gains. Canada admits about 500,000 new permanent residents yearly, making up 20% of the population, and temporary residents reached 2.5 million in 2023. Studies show job market strength boosts immigration. BMO economists believe high immigration benefits Canada's tight job market and an aging workforce, maintaining employment growth and labour balance. However, the current housing crisis is tied to the surge in temporary residents, prompting a cap in 2024. Despite hurdles, past immigration increases have brought long-term economic benefits after initial slowdowns.

#Canada, #Immigration, #Economic_Growth, #Job_Market, #Population_Growth, #Housing_Crisis

Indian immigration to Canada reaches record-breaking high

In recent years, the influx of Indian immigrants to Canada has experienced a remarkable surge. Data shows a significant increase in the number of new Indian permanent residents, from 39,340 in 2015 to 139,785 in 2023. In just the first four months of 2024 alone, 51,450 Indians have landed in Canada as new permanent residents, equal to the total annual admission of new Indian permanent residents in 2017. This number rise is mainly due to Canada's talent-focused policies, making it an attractive destination for skilled professionals and students. Various factors contribute to this surge, including post-graduation work permits, skill-based point systems for permanent residency, and favourable educational opportunities. The landscape contrasts starkly with the restrictive immigration policies of other countries, particularly the US, positioning Canada as a top choice for Indian immigrants seeking new opportunities abroad.

#immigration, #Canada, #India, #permanent_residents, #education, #work_opportunities

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