Joy Stephen's Canada Immigration Podcast

Important notice: new process to request Internal Review — submit your request using the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program e-Filing Portal, released by Ontario on 19 August 2024
 
 

 | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Ontario. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
| Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is changing the way individual applicants submit a request for an Internal Review. This is part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and enhance processes.

Starting August 26, 2024, individual applicants must submit their request for Internal Review using the new Internal Review section of the OINP e-Filing Portal.

This online process will apply only to individual applicants and their representatives. Employers must continue to submit their Internal Review requests via email.

Detailed instructions on how to submit an Internal Review request will be included in the decisions and orders provided to the OINP's applicants. 
| You can always access past news from the Province of Ontario by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/on/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets nomination limits for all provincial nominee programs - In 2024, AAIP received 9,750 nominations., released by Alberta on 19 August 2024
 
 

 | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
|   Province of Alberta Allocated Quota and issued visas
 Stream / pathway 2024 nominations issued 2024 total estimated nominations allocated (subject to change)
 Alberta Opportunity Stream 3785 5393
 Express Entry Stream 1487 1775
 Dedicated Healthcare Pathways 322 320
 Accelerated Tech Pathway 891 1047
 Law Enforcement Pathway 7 50
 Priority Sector Draws and other initiatives 161 181
 Family Connection and Occupation in Demand 106 177
 Rural Renewal Stream 1326 1900
 Tourism and Hospitality Stream 373 660
 Entrepreneur Streams Foreign
 Graduate, Graduate, Rural and Farm
 Streams combined 6 22
 Grand Total 6977 9750   
 | You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick under Express Entry draws by Alberta on 13 August 2024
 

 | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial Pick from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
|  Alberta selected potential PNP nominees under Express Entry draws on  13/08/2024.     Date of draw : August 13, 2024
Number of Notification of Interest letters sent : 41
Draw parameters : Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
score of lowest ranked candidate who
received a Notification of Interest letter : 301 
| You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Application volumes and processing times, released by Alberta on 19 August 2024
 
 

 | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
|   Alberta Province Stream Unprocessed Applications Currently assessing applications received on, or before . . .
 Alberta Opportunity Stream- 2,766, December 14, 2023
 Alberta Express Entry Stream- 812, Dedicated Healthcare Pathway – July 5, 2024, All other pathways/initiatives – March 6, 2024
 Rural Renewal Stream- 1,886, February 3, 2024
 Tourism and Hospitality Stream- 27, July 9, 2024
 Totals 5,509
 
 Entrepreneur stream processing times and volumes depend on expression of interest stage and business application or business performance agreement. On average, it takes up to four months to assess both an expression of interest and business application. Entrepreneur stream applicants have frequent contact with AAIP staff responsible for assessing eligibility for business application approval and nomination.
 
 To check the status of your expression of interest or application, go to the AAIP portal.   
 | You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick under Office of Immigration Invitations to Apply by Prince Edward Island on 22 August 2024
 

 | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Prince Edward Island. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
|  Prince Edward Island selected potential PNP nominees under Office of Immigration Invitations to Apply on  22/08/2024.     Date of Draw: August 22, 2024
Total Number of Invitations- 57
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations : 00
Labour & Express Entry Invitations : 57

Invitations were issued to individuals currently working in PEI in the Healthcare and Construction sectors and to those with Work Permits expiring in 2024 in the Traditional (Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries) and Trucking & Transport sectors.   
| You can always access past news from the Province of Prince Edward Island by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/pe/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick under Express Entry draws by Alberta on 15 July 2024
 
 

 | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial Pick from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
|  Alberta selected potential PNP nominees under Express Entry draws on  15/07/2024.     Date of draw : July 15, 2024
 Number of Notification of Interest letters sent : 26
 Draw parameters : Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above
 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
 score of lowest ranked candidate who
 received a Notification of Interest letter : 306 
 | You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick under Express Entry by Alberta on 30 July 2024
 
 

 | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial Pick from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.
|  Alberta selected potential PNP nominees under Express Entry draws on  30/07/2024.     Date of draw : July 30, 2024
 Number of Notification of Interest letters sent :57
 Draw parameters : Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above
 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
 score of lowest ranked candidate who
 received a Notification of Interest letter : 300 
 | You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 63202 Bakers for Manitoba

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 6332 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 63202 Bakers through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Manitoba. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for Manitoba are shown as a blank.


| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
| - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | -

 
 If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c.

We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

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Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 72310 Carpenters for Manitoba

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7271 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 72310 Carpenters through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Manitoba. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for Manitoba are shown as a blank.


| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
 |         5 |       - |   -      |         - |         - |         - |         - |          - | -

 
 If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c.

We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

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Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 21110 Biologists and related scientists for Manitoba

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 2121 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 21110 Biologists and related scientists through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Manitoba. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for Manitoba are shown as a blank.


| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 
|        - |         - |        5 |         5 |    -     |     5     |     10  |     -     | -

 
 If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c.

We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

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