Last Updated On 15 December 2022, 9:12 PM EST (Toronto Time)
December 15, 2022 – Today, Manitoba PNP draw (MPNP) sent record 1,030 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in an exclusive draw only for Skilled Workers Overseas. LAAs means Manitoba has selected the invited applicants for provincial nomination. Adding to the happiness of applicants, cut off score was also decent at only 600.
This draw is also special because 656 candidates having a valid Express Entry profile received an invite to claim their provincial nomination. As a result, they will receive 600 additional points to their Express Entry profile ensuring that they will definitely receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in next Express Entry draw.
Cut off score reduced by 73 points as compared to previous MPNP draw on December 1, 2022. Lowest cut off score was 459 in January 2022 MPNP draw.
For 2022, the MPNP has a quota of 6,367 applications and so far 7,105 invites have already been sent this year.
Skilled Workers Overseas
Anyone outside Canada can apply under this category if they meet the eligibility requirements. Furthermore, candidates having an active Express Entry profile can also submit their express of interest for Manitoba.
To apply under this category, candidates must demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba through:
- the support of family members or friends
- previous education or work experience in the province
- an Invitation to Apply received directly from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
Apart from this, you must score at least 60 points based on the five selection factors.
Click here to calculate your score.
Who cannot apply to the Manitoba PNP?
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MPNP:
- Refugee claimants, or individuals involved in a federal appeal or removal process
- Live-in Caregivers currently living in Canada
- Temporary foreign workers currently working and residing in a province other than Manitoba
- Spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Individuals who have been refused by the MPNP within the last six months and who are not able to address the reason(s) for refusal
How to Apply for Manitoba PNP
Manitoba PNP does not necessarily requires an Express Entry profile, but need an Expression of Interest to be submitted with Manitoba. If you are eligible under one of the above mentioned programs, then click here to create an Expression of Interest with Manitoba.
- Check New IRCC Processing Times As of March 29
This page contains a list of the new updated official IRCC processing times as of March 29, 2023, as well as a comparison to the previous week’s processing timings.
For over a year, we’ve been tracking and publishing these processing times for our readers, which are officially updated weekly by the IRCC.
Please carefully read the following information to properly understand what these processing timeframes mean.
In early 2022, the IRCC upgraded its processing tool to include accurate information on typical processing durations rather than just service standard timelines.
These processing timelines are meant to offer potential immigrants and visa applicants to Canada an indication of how long it may take for a decision to be reached on their application.
These timelines are based on data collected for 80% of previously processed applications over the last 6 months and are meant to offer the most recent weekly processing timings.
This does not guarantee that your application will be processed in the same amount of time.
Because it is an average of the processing times for 80% of the applications, the processing time for your application may be longer or shorter than displayed.
Please keep in mind that the processing time begins when the IRCC receives the application and concludes when the immigration officer determines whether or not to accept the application.
Citizenship & PR cards IRCC Processing Times
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Citizenship grant 23 months No Change Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)* 14 months No Change Resumption of citizenship 30 months No Change Renunciation of Citizenship 14 months No Change Search of citizenship records 16 months No Change New PR card 29 days – 3 Days PR card renewals 63 days – 3 Days *Citizenship certificate (evidence of citizenship): Applications from countries other than Canada and the United States may be processed more slowly.
The IRCC is currently sending acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letters or emails to paper and online citizenship applicants who applied between February 13th, 2023.
Family Sponsorship Processing times
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada 16 months No Change Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada 13 months No Change Parents or Grandparents PR 39 months No Change Canadian Passport Processing times
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From
Last WeekIn-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted in person at Service Canada Centre – Passport services) 10 business days No Change In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted by mail to Service Canada Centre) 20 business days No Change In-Canda Urgent pick-up By the end of next business day No Change In-Canada Express pick-up 2-9 business days No Change Regular passport application mailed from outside Canada 20 business days No Change Economic Class Permanent Residency Processing Time
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 12 months No Change Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) 30 months No Change Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) 70 months (not updated
by IRCC since March 1)No Change Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry 11 months No Change Non-Express Entry PNP 20 months No Change Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) 20 months No Change Quebec Business Class
entrepreneurs (Quebec)
investors (Quebec)
self-employed persons (Quebec)67 months No Change Federal Self-Employed 43 months No Change Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) 24 months No Change Start-Up Visa 33 months No Change Temporary Residence Application Processing times
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Visitor visa outside Canada Varies by country
India: 25 Days
Nigeria: 357 Days
United States: 14 Days
Pakistan: 235 Days
Philippines: 29 Days
UAE: 319 Days
Bangladesh: 239 Days
Sri Lanka: 125 Days
United Kingdom: 31 Days– 12 Days for India
+ 6 Days for Nigeria
– 3 Days for United States
+ 114 Days for Pakistan
– 1 Day for Philippines
– 4 Days for UAE
+ 99 Day for Bangladesh
+ 23 Days for Sri Lanka
+1 Day for UKVisitor visa inside Canada Online: 11 days
Paper-Based: 33 daysNo Change Parents or Grandparents Super Visa Varies by country
India: 123 Days
Nigeria: 686 Days
United States: 192 Days
Pakistan: 422 Days
Philippines: 226 Days
UAE: 327 Days
Bangladesh: 253 Days
Sri Lanka: 307 Days
United Kingdom: 190 Days– 4 Days for India
+ 6 Days for Nigeria
+ 71 Days for United States
– 40 Days for Pakistan
– 5 Days for Philippines
+ 1 Day for UAE
No Change for Bangladesh
– 11 Days for Sri Lanka
+ 8 Days for UKStudy Permit Outside Canada 9 Weeks – 1 Week Visitor Extension (Visitor Record) Online: 183 days
Paper-Based: 85 days+ 2 Days (Online)
No Change for Paper-BasedStudy Permit Inside Canada 2 Weeks – 1 Week Study Permit Extension Online: 69 Days
Paper-Based: 99 Days– 8 Days (Online)
No Change for Paper-BasedWork Permit Outside Canada* Varies by country
India: 8 Weeks
Nigeria: 26 Weeks
United States: 10 Weeks
Pakistan: 47 Weeks
Philippines: 9 Weeks
UAE: 37 Weeks
Bangladesh: 46 Weeks
Sri Lanka: 19 Weeks
United Kingdom: 12 WeeksNo Change for India
+ 1 Week for Nigeria
– 4 Weeks for United States
+ 1 Week for Pakistan
– 1 Week for Philippines
– 2 Weeks for UAE
+ 7 Weeks for Bangladesh
+ 1 Week for Sri Lanka
No Change for UKWork Permit Inside Canada Online: 148 Days
Paper-Based: 25 Days– 3 Days (Online)
– 3 Days for paper-basedInternational Experience Canada (Current Season) 4 Weeks + 1 Week Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) 23 Days + 2 Days Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) 5 minutes No Change *Applications for critical occupations are being prioritized at this time. If you are not applying for a position in an essential occupation, your processing time may be longer than stated above.
- Canada Budget 2023 New Proposals For Immigration
Today, the finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled Canada budget 2023 amid rising grocery costs.
Budget reiterated that Canada will welcome 500,000 new permanent residents per year by 2025 with the vast majority of whom will be skilled employees.
This will assist in addressing the labour shortages that so many Canadian firms are currently facing.
The budget proposes new funding to improve processing and boost visitors to Canada.
Additionally, it also allocates new funding for promoting francophone funding as well as to support legal aid for Asylum Seekers.
Canada Budget 2023 Proposal for Immigration
Canada budget 2023 proposes $104.3 million for citizenship, visitors, asylum seekers + $123.2 million for promoting francophone immigration.
As per 2022 budget, Canada already has plan to spend $1.6 billion over six years and $315 million ongoing to achieve ambitious target of welcoming 500,000 new permanent residents annually by 2025.
Moreover, $50 million is also being spend to address immigration backlogs.
Safe and Efficient Citizenship Applications: $10 million over 5 years
Applications for citizenship are screened using name-based searches rather than biometric methods like fingerprints, which are used in visa and permanent residency applications.
Name-based searches take longer and are less precise, resulting in longer processing times.
So, budget 2023 proposes $10 million over five years, beginning in 2023-24, with a remaining amortization of $14.6 million for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to implement biometrics.
Supporting Travel to Canada: $50.8 million in forgone revenue over 4 years
Canada acknowledges that Visitors to Canada generate billions of dollars in revenue. The federal government is dedicated to simplifying and streamlining the application process for anyone wishing to visit Canada, while not compromising national security.
Budget 2023 proposes expanding eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) eligibility to low-risk, trusted travellers from additional visa-required countries.
This will assist to make Canada a more appealing destination for trustworthy travellers while also allowing the government to direct resources where they are most needed, such as screening higher-risk travellers.
This approach will cost $50.8 million in forgone revenue over four years. The list of qualifying countries will be released in upcoming weeks.
Legal Aid for Asylum Seekers: $43.5 million
As per Canadian government, access to legal counsel, information, and guidance guarantees that Canada’s asylum procedure is fair and efficient for all.
In collaboration with provinces and territories, the federal government helps fund legal aid services for asylum seekers who cannot afford it.
Canada budget 2023 proposes to give Justice Canada $43.5 million in 2023-24 to sustain government financing for immigration and refugee legal aid programmes.
Francophone (French-Speaking) immigration: $123.2 million
Budget proposes $123.2 million to enhance Francophone immigration in Canada. Although, it is immigration related, but it falls under the action plan for official languages section of the budget.
This includes assistance to Canadian firms in recruiting French-speaking overseas employees and improved assistance to these immigrants after they arrive.
Grocery Rebate Canada Budget 2023
Most talked across Canada is the “grocery rebate” announced by the minister, which is a one-time payment (a maximum amount of $153 per adult, $81 per child, and $81 for singles).
As a result, eligible couples with 2 children may receive up to $467, while individuals may receive up to an extra $234. Furthermore, Seniors may receive up to $225.
This is expected to benefit For 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families to offset the cost of rising grocery inflation. However, this is too petite amount.
Example explained in the budget on Grocery Rebate eligibility
Sam works part-time as a cook at a restaurant, while Alex works as a clerk at a convenience store. They make $38,000 each year to support their two young children.
Increasing grocery prices have stretched their already limited budget, and they are fighting to make ends meet.
In addition to the improved Canada Workers Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, and GST Credit they already get, the Food Rebate will provide them with $467 to help them afford the healthful food their growing children require.
- Ontario-OINP Official Data On Top 20 Nominated Occupations
On March 23, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) released important data about the 2022 selections.
The OINP reached the annual PNP allocation of 9,750 nominations in December 2022.
This is an important data as it helps understand permanent residency (PR) seekers their chances of selection this year.
Apart from the international students and work experience holders in Canada, OINP is also a great option for Express Entry applicants (inside or outside Canada).
More than 60% of the nominations in 2022 were issued directly to the Express Entry profiles.
Furthermore, OINP has much higher PNP allocation (16,500) this year making the program even more attractive.
Overview of All the OINP Nominations
The OINP nominated people with employment offers from approximately 1,300 employers across all industries in Ontario in 2022.
Manufacturing, construction, and professional, scientific, and technical services were the main industries sponsored by the OINP in 2022.
OINP directly sent 13,057 invites to Express Entry profiles. Out of these, 6,149 received the nomination.
More than 50% of these were Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades category. These Express Entry profiles had CRS score as low as 266.
So, OINP turned out to be a good option for FST applicants as there was no dedicated Express Entry draw for them since 2020.
Overall 40% of the nominations across all streams were issued to to individuals with work experience or a job offer in a skilled trade occupation.
Those with work experience or a job offer in a high-tech occupation received around 25% of all nominations.
The program nominated around 150 health care employees, including over 75 nurses and personal support workers.
Ontario PNP Nominations By Stream
Top 20 Occupations Nominated
Top 20 occupations Number of nominations NOC 2173 – Software engineers and designers 729 NOC 7231 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 636 NOC 7237 – Welders and related machine operators 397 NOC 7246 – Telecommunications installation and repair workers 383 NOC 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers 341 NOC 2172 – Database analysts and data administrators 301 NOC 124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers 292 NOC 213 – Computer and information systems managers 261 NOC 6332 – Bakers 260 NOC 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting 233 NOC 7311 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 191 NOC 601 – Corporate sales managers 187 NOC 2175 – Web designers and developers 167 NOC 7245 – Telecommunications line and cable workers 155 NOC 1121 – Human resources professionals 153 NOC 7271 – Carpenters 144 NOC 122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers 142 NOC 2171 – Information systems analysts and consultants 139 NOC 7305 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators 138 NOC 631 – Restaurant and food service managers 124 All other occupations 4,377 Total 9,750 Top 10 OINP Countries By Birth
In 2022, nominations were sent to citizens from approximately 120 different countries.
The most nominations were given to candidates from India, China, and Nigeria.
Country of birth Number of nominations India 5,524 China 1,155 Nigeria 446 Iran 293 Pakistan 165 Lebanon 162 Brazil 150 South Korea 126 Vietnam 105 Portugal 91 All other countries 1,533 Total 9,750 Ontario Entrepreneur Stream Update
The Entrepreneur Stream issued 3 nominations in 2022. At the end of the year, 17 more applicants were in the compliance monitoring process for the stream.
An additional 151 applications are being processed in the stream. Five entrepreneurs have been nominated and are operating their businesses in Ontario as of December 2022.
OINP expects that by establishing their enterprises in the province, the 17 new applicants will spend approximately $10,248,746 million and employ 67 Ontarians.
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream Full List Of Occupation Invited
Date Express Entry CRS Score Number of Invites Occupations Invited December 19, 2022 484 – 490 936 Data Scientists (NOC 21211)
Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
Web designers (NOC 21233)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers (NOC 21311)September 28, 2022 496 and above 1,179 Data Scientists (NOC 21211)
Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
Web designers (NOC 21233)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers (NOC 21311)February 22, 2022 455 – 600 773 NOC 0114 – Other administrative services managers
NOC 0122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers
NOC 0124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
NOC 0125 – Other business services managers
NOC 0211 – Engineering managers
NOC 0311 – Managers in health care
NOC 0601 – Corporate sales managers
NOC 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
NOC 0711 – Construction managers
NOC 0731 – Managers in transportation
NOC 0911 – Manufacturing managers
NOC 1121 – Human resources professionals
NOC 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
NOC 2161 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 3231 – Opticians
NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nursesFebruary 8, 2022 463 – 467 622 Data Scientists (NOC 21211)
Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
Web designers (NOC 21233)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers (NOC 21311)January 12, 2022 464 – 467 502 NOC 0114 – Other administrative services managers
NOC 0122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers
NOC 0124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
NOC 0125 – Other business services managers
NOC 0211 – Engineering managers
NOC 0311 – Managers in health care
NOC 0601 – Corporate sales managers
NOC 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
NOC 0711 – Construction managers
NOC 0731 – Managers in transportation
NOC 0911 – Manufacturing managers
NOC 1121 – Human resources professionals
NOC 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
NOC 2161 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 3231 – Opticians
NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nursesExpress Entry Skilled Trades Stream Full List Of Eligible Occupations
The occupation of interested applicants’ Express Entry profile just has to fall into one of the key NOC 2021 groupings listed below.
- Major Group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers, excluding Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllers
- Major Group 73, general trades
- Major Group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production
- Major Group 83, occupations in natural resources and related production
- Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors, and utilities operators and controllers
- Major Group 93, central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors, excluding Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
- Minor Group 6320, cooks, butchers and bakers
- Unit Group 62200, chefs
Express Entry French-Speaking Stream Full List Of Occupation Invited
Date Express Entry CRS Score Number of Invites Occupations Invited December 13, 2022 341 – 490 160 41220 – Secondary school teachers
41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
41200 – University professors and lecturers
63202 – Bakers
63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale
72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
72106 – Welders and related machine operators
72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
72310 – Carpenters
72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
72311 – Cabinetmakers
72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
72101 – Tool and die makers
73110 – Roofers and shinglers
73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
73111 – Glaziers
73100 – Concrete finishers
72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
72201 – Industrial electricians
72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers
72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
72302 – Gas fitters
72320 – Bricklayers
72300 – Plumbers
72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying
73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupationsSeptember 23, 2022 326 and above 363 NOC 0213 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
NOC 2147 – Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers)
NOC 2172 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
NOC 2173 – Software Engineers
NOC 2174 – Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
NOC 2175 – Web Designers and Developers
NOC 3011 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3111 – Specialist physicians
NOC 3112 – General practitioners and family physicians
NOC 3113 – Dentists
NOC 3114 – Veterinarians
NOC 3121 – Optometrists
NOC 3122 – Chiropractors
NOC 3124 – Allied primary health practitioners
NOC 3125 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 3131 – Pharmacists
NOC 3132 – Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 3141 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 3142 – Physiotherapists
NOC 3143 – Occupational therapists
NOC 3144 – Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 3212 – Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
NOC 3214 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 3216 – Medical sonographers
NOC 3217 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
NOC 3219 – Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
NOC 3221 – Denturists
NOC 3222 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 3223 – Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants
NOC 3231 – Opticians
NOC 3232 – Practitioners of natural healing
NOC 3233 – Licensed Practical Nurses
NOC 3236 – Massage therapists
NOC 3237 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessmentJune 21, 2022 440 and above 356 NOC 2173 – Software Engineers
NOC 0213 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
NOC 2172 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
NOC 4031 – Secondary school teachers
NOC 2147 – Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers)
NOC 2174 – Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
NOC 2175 – Web Designers and Developers
NOC 4032 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3233 – Licensed Practical NursesJune 9, 2022 481 and above 153 NOC 4031 – Secondary school teachers
NOC 5125 – Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters
NOC 4032 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nursesApril 28, 2022 460 – 467 301 All the French Speaking Express Entry Profiles with CRS cut off score of 463 – 467 February 8, 2022 463 – 467 206 All the French Speaking Express Entry Profiles with CRS cut off score of 463 – 467
- Canada Foreign Worker Program Transitioning To LMIA Online Portal Effective April 3
Effective April 3, 2023 the Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will begin shifting to the LMIA Online Portal as the primary means of submitting LMIAs.
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that a Canadian business or employer require before recruiting a foreign worker.
With positive LMIA, a foreign worker can apply for a work permit and come to Canada for employment.
This change to LMIA Online Portal will streamline processing even further, allowing firms to respond labour market demands more swiftly.
New Extension of Temporary Foreign Worker Program COVID Measures
Furthermore, Minister of Employment, Carla Qualtrough extended below listed temporary measures until October 23, 2023. These measures were introduced during the COVID.
- Allowing employers in seven sectors with demonstrated labour shortages (such as accommodation and food services, construction, and food manufacturing) to hire up to 30% of their workforce for low-wage positions through the TFWP;
- extending the validity period of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) to 18 months; and
- extending the maximum duration of employment for low-wage positions to two years.
The Canadian labour market remains tighter than it was prior to the pandemic, with the job vacancy rate reaching an all-time high in the third quarter of 2021.
Still unemployment rate in Canada continues to remain near-record low at 5.0%.
As of March 19, 2023, 56.5% more files (108,592) have been processed this year than during the same time period the prior fiscal year (69,379).
Despite the huge rise in demand, national average LMIA processing times improved by more than ten days in fiscal year 2022-23.
LMIA processing times have continued to improve and are now at 29 days nationwide, down from 40 days at the start of this fiscal year.
What is the LMIA Online Portal
The LMIA Online Portal is a trustworthy and secure electronic resource.
It enables Canadian employers and third-party representatives to submit an LMIA application to Service Canada on their behalf.
LMIA Online Portal Features
Employers or third-party representatives can do the following in the LMIA Online Portal after setting up a Job Bank account:
- Submit LMIA application anytime (24×7 = 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Complete or revise an LMIA application at any time prior to submitting it to Service Canada
- Upload supporting documents
- Securely pay LMIA fees
- Receive real-time updates on the status of LMIA application
- Employer can access and follow the status of application, when a third party representative is submitting an LMIA application on employer’s behalf
- View correspondence and decision letters issued by Service Canada,
- Review previously submitted applications,
- Create a new LMIA application by copying the information from a previous application, and
- Contact TFWP system experts for help with technical issues.
“We are taking a balanced approach to adjust the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to meet the changing needs of Canada’s workforce and Canadian employers. Renewing these measures addresses immediate labour shortages, while ensuring Canadians have access to jobs. We’ll continue working with provinces, territories and other partners to build the strong, skilled workforce Canada needs to support our economy.”
– Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla QualtroughHow to request an exemption
If applicants meet one of the below listed exemptions, then they may contact edsc.demande.formulaire.ptet-tfwp.form.request@servicecanada.gc.ca to make a request for an exemption and request a PDF LMIA application form.
- business name
- business telephone
- justification(s) for the exemption(s), citing the exception to which applicant is entitled
- the stream(s) applicant want to apply for
If you fulfil the requirements for the exemption, Service Canada will assess your request and make a determination. Email replies will be sent out within two business days.
LMIA Portal Exemptions
In April 2023, all LMIA application forms will be taken down from Canada.ca website.
However, employer or their representative is unable to use the LMIA Online Portal because of the below listed reasons, then they might be granted exemption from submitting the application online.
Exemption 1
Employers or their representative is/are unable get a Job Bank account if they;
- don’t have a SIN
- don’t have a payroll account number associated with CRA business number
Exemption 2
Employers is facing limitations or technical difficulties (example, limited internet or computer access).
Exemption 3
Applicants cannot use the Online Portal due to a system outage. In this situation, a notification outlining the steps to submit an LMIA application during this time will be placed on the Online Portal.
Temporary Foreign Worker LMIA Employers List
Below is the latest official list of Employers who have been issued positive LMIAs so far.
What is LMIA Online Portal?
The LMIA Online Portal is a trustworthy and secure electronic resource. It enables Canadian employers and third-party representatives to submit an LMIA application to Service Canada on their behalf.
Effective April 3, 2023 the Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will be transitioning to the LMIA Online Portal as the primary means of submitting LMIAs.
- Roxham Road Border and Safe Third Country Agreement
The Canadian government has secured an agreement with the United States on irregular migration that now allows Canada to block the Roxham Road unofficial crossing at the Canada-United States border.
On March 24, 2023, Canada and the United States announced the expansion of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) across the whole land border, including internal waterways.
The expansion takes effect on March 25, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. EDT. If you crossed the border to seek asylum (refugee) and do not fit one of the Agreement’s exclusions, you will be deported to the United States.
As part of this commitment, Canada will accept an additional 15,000 migrants from the Western Hemisphere on a humanitarian basis over the course of the year.
This is to maintain the expansion of the safe, regular pathways already provided throughout the hemisphere as an alternative to unauthorized migration and as a path to job opportunities.
Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States are among the 23 nations of North America in the Western Hemisphere.
Apart from these, 12 countries from South America also fall in Western Hemisphere. These are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Urugya, and Venezuela.
According to sources, those positions will be new and will not reduce the number of immigrants and refugees that Canada has previously stated it will welcome.
What is Roxham Road Crossing
Roxham Road is an unofficial land border (dirt road) between Canada and United States, which runs through Quebec and New York. It is located around 50 kilometres south of Montreal.
The route serves as a popular unauthorized border crossing for asylum seekers attempting to enter Canada.
Since 2017, Canada has experienced an influx of refugees crossing the border from the United States at different irregular entry sites.
According to federal government figures, more than 39,000 persons sought refuge in Quebec in 2022 after entering the country illegally.
Roxham Road Border Crossing What is Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)?
A safe third country is a country where an individual, passing through that country, could have made a claim for refugee protection.
Canada and United States has a Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) which means any foreign national in the United States cannot enter Canada and seek refuge.
It is illegal for an asylum seeker to cross the border anyplace other than an established port of entry.
However, once a person sets foot on the Canadian soil by any means (such as via Roxham road), then that person is lawfully permitted to apply for asylum and seek refugee status.
Previously, the STCA was only applicable at official border crossings and Roxham road is just an unofficial country-side ditch road connecting two countries.
On March 24 U.S and Canada has expanded this agreement to include all the official and unofficial borders effective March 25.
Now if any foreign national enters Canada from the United States and apply for asylum (refugee status), then Canadian authorities will return them back to the U.S.
Where is the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) applicable now?
The Safe Third Country Agreement applies to refugees seeking entrance into Canada from the United States.
- at Canada-US land border crossings
- after crossing between ports of entry and claiming refugee protection within 14 days of entering Canada
- by train, or
- at airports, only if the person seeking refugee protection in Canada has been denied refugee status in the US and is in transit through Canada after being deported from the US.
Exemptions to the STCA
Exceptions to the Agreement take into account the value of family unity, children’s best interests, and the public interest. There are four different kinds of exceptions:
- Family members.
- Unaccompanied minors.
- Document holders
- Public Interest
1. Family member exemption
Refugee applicants may be eligible for this exemption if they have a family member who:
- is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or a protected person under Canadian immigration legislation
- has made a claim for refugee status in Canada that has been accepted by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)
- has had his or her removal order stayed on humanitarian and compassionate grounds
- holds a valid Canadian work permit
- holds a valid Canadian study permit
- is above the age of 18 and has a refugee protection claim that has been referred to the IRB for adjudication.
Below listed relationships meet the definition of a family member:
- spouse
- legal guardian
- child
- father or mother
- sister or brother
- grandfather or grandmother
- grandchild
- uncle or aunt
- nephew or niece
- common-law partner
- same-sex spouse
2. Exemption for unaccompanied minors
Minor refugee claimants who are (under the age of 18) and
- are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- having no spouse or common-law partner, and
- do not have a mother, father, or legal guardian in Canada or the United States.
3. Exemption of document holders
Refugee claimants may be eligible for this category of exceptions if they meet the following criteria:
- possess a valid Canadian visa (other than a transit visa)
- possess a valid work permit possess a valid study permit
- have a travel document (for permanent residents or refugees) or other valid entry document issued by Canada, or are not required (exempt) to get a temporary resident visa to visit Canada yet require a visa granted by the United States to enter the United States.
4. Public Interest Exemption
Public interest exemption applies to asylum seekers if they have been charged with or convicted of an offence that might result in the death sentence in the United States or another nation.
A refugee claimant, on the other hand, is disqualified if he or she has been deemed inadmissible in Canada on security grounds, for breaching human or international rights, or for severe crime, or if the Minister considers the person to be a threat to the public.
Is Roxham road border crossing open?
Roxham Road is no longer open to refugees seeking to enter Canada. The Canadian government and the United States have agreed to block Roxham Road, an illegal border crossing just south of Montreal.
Canada is now turning away asylum seekers trying to enter via Roxham Road.Where is Roxham Road border crossing?
Roxham Road is an unofficial land border (dirt road) that extends across Quebec and New York between Canada and the United States. It is around 50 kilometres south of Montreal.What is Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) Roxham?
The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) between Canada and the United States (U.S.) is part of the Smart Border Action Plan between the two countries.
As per this agreement, refugee claimants are obligated to seek refugee status in the first secure nation they arrive or land in.Source: STCA
- BREAKING: New Canada Immigration Pathway Announced By IRCC
Last Updated On 15 December 2022, 9:12 PM EST (Toronto Time)March 27, 2023 – Today, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Honourable Sean Fraser announces a new Canada Immigration pathway.
Minister offers a keynote talk and unveil new permanent residency (PR) pathway at the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto little late than scheduled time of 11:30 am EST.
Fraser spoke with NGOs, business leaders, and civil society organizations and discuss how Canada’s immigration measures can help employers from different sectors address the labour shortages.
You can select your preferred language below to read the whole announcement for better understanding.
New Immigration Pathway LIVE UPDATES:
Canada announces a new economic immigration pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to assist firms in hiring qualified refugees and other displaced people.
The Canadian government is expanding the EMPP by establishing a new federal pathway.
In order to solve specific labour shortages in high-demand industries like healthcare, skilled crafts, and information technology, Canada has set ambitious goals for the EMPP.
During the next years, Canada will expand it further and accept 2,000 eligible refugees and other displaced people.As a result of the uniform qualifying requirements and the requirement to submit only one application, the new federal immigration program application procedure will be simpler and quicker.
The majority of applications will be approved within 6 months, allowing EMPP applicants to travel to Canada and begin employment immediately.This summer will see the launch of this new pathway, which will supplement current EMPP pathways.
The new federal pathway will allow companies additional chances to fill a variety of in-demand positions, including those for teachers, tourist and hospitality employees, truck and delivery service drivers, software engineers, web designers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and long-term care aides.
The EMPP offers EMPP candidates the chance to resume their professions and their lives in safety with their families here in Canada while giving companies another way to meet their labour market demands.The EMPP will also now take a more accommodating stance towards eligibility by allowing other displaced individuals who require international protection and lack a long-term solution to apply.
In the upcoming weeks, more details on the new federal pathway, including eligibility requirements, will be made accessible on the EMPP website.
Employers will be allowed to recruit refugees and other displaced persons who qualify under any National Occupation Classification 2021 category TEER 0-5 according to the new government gateway.
“Canada is a global leader in helping skilled refugees connect with employers struggling to find workers in critical areas, while giving newcomers the opportunity to restart their careers and their lives here in Canada. Our government will continue to develop and scale innovative immigration measures to help employers address their critical labour shortages and provide refugees with the opportunity to live in safety while rebuilding their lives.”
– The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Source: Canada immigration official website
Speculations Regarding the Announcement
Below listed were the some speculations around the web regarding today’s announcement:
- While some anticipated that it would have something to do with implementation of Bill C19 and expansion of Express Entry targeted pathway.
- There were also talks about new program for 15,000 migrants on a humanitarian basis from Western Hemisphere including Haiti and Central America based upon recent Biden’s visit to Canada and closure of Roxham road.
- Furthermore, some believed that it could also be related to undocumented foreign workers in Canada to address labour shortages as per the mandate letter.
- Some were expecting new pathway similar to TR to PR for international students and foreign workers.
- There were also some smoke in relation to seven sectors with labour shortages (such as accommodation and food services, construction, and food manufacturing) as per ESDC press release just before this announcement.
New Canada immigration pathway has been announced which you can watch at INC News now.
What is the new pathway of PR for Canada?
Canada announces a new economic immigration pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to assist firms in hiring qualified refugees and other displaced people.
The majority of applications will be approved within 6 months, allowing EMPP applicants to travel to Canada and begin employment immediately.Will there be a new immigration program in Canada?
Yes, Canada will be launching a new economic immigration pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) in summer of 2023 which will have processing time of 6 months.What is EMPP – Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot?
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) combines economic immigration and refugee resettlement.
It is a pathway for helping talented refugees move to Canada using existing economic immigration programs and provide Canadian employers access to a fresh pool of competent people to fill job opportunities.What is the 2023 2025 Canada immigration plan?
New Canada immigration levels plan of 2023 2025 plans to accept 465,000 new immigrants in 2023, followed by 485,000 in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025.
Canada immigration news
- IEC 2023 New Round Of Invitations Sent >900 Invites
11th IEC 2023 (International Experience Canada) round of invitations for the week ending March 24 sent more than 900 invitations across three categories.
The 3 categories include the Working Holiday visa category, Young Professionals, and International Co-Op (Internship).
Over 558 invites were sent to candidates in pool from more than 30 different countries under the IEC Working Holiday visa category.
Working Holiday category now has 30,761 available spots for this year.
IEC is now slowing down on the number of invitations since more than 75% of IEC 2023 quota has been exhausted.
Citizens of only 7 countries now have an excellent probability of earning an invitation in the upcoming IEC 2023 Working Holiday category next week.
The countries with high chance of invite next week include Andorra, Croatia, Luxembourg, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, and Sweden.
Candidates from the other countries in the Working Holiday category have a limited likelihood of earning an invitation based on the number of candidates in the pool and available slots, but they can still participate.
More than 200 invites were sent to the applicants in pool for the IEC 2023 Young Professionals category. Moreover, there are only 3,314 spots left for 2023.
Additionally, 135 invites were given to the candidates under the International Co-op (internship) category.
According to the most recent IRCC official processing update of March 23, the current IEC season has a processing time of less than three weeks.
Below listed is the category-wise data for each country on the number of invitations, applicants in the pool, and available spots.
1. IEC 2023 Working Holiday Visa Category
Country Invitations Issued This Week Total Invitations
Issued In 2023Candidates In Pool Available Spots Andorra 0 10 2 19 Australia 90 3,646 472 Unlimited Austria 0 154 25 0 Belgium 8 682 69 282 Croatia 2 80 1 225 Czech Republic 8 624 49 593 Denmark 4 182 33 212 Estonia 2 80 5 64 France 0 16,885 4,285 0 Germany 40 2,517 316 2,706 Greece 3 228 17 159 Hong Kong 3 240 16 90 Ireland 50 4,676 474 7,625 Italy 20 1,242 141 995 Japan 30 3,111 415 4,049 Korea Republic 100 7,556 1,281 1,696 Latvia 0 72 5 0 Lithuania 5 309 43 21 Luxembourg 2 21 0 65 Netherlands 10 677 71 335 New Zealand 40 1,243 116 1,589 Norway 3 49 6 99 Poland 5 479 53 359 Portugal 15 532 65 1,368 San Marino 0 4 0 22 Slovakia 4 329 23 110 Slovenia 1 28 0 67 Spain 10 1,179 119 1,079 Sweden 23 204 11 466 United Kingdom 80 5,834 746 6,466 Total 558 52,873 8,859 30,761 2. IEC Young Professionals Category
Country Invitations Issued This Week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots Australia 3 67 3 Unlimited Austria 1 7 1 60 Chile 19 309 8 148 Costa Rica 7 136 0 36 Croatia 0 6 0 17 Czech Republic 6 133 7 62 Estonia 0 3 0 8 France 98 1,644 70 1,218 France via Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE) 11 203 38 362 Germany 15 206 9 229 Greece 3 95 0 114 Ireland 8 69 2 136 Italy 6 136 2 149 Latvia 0 6 0 6 Lithuania 0 15 0 12 Luxembourg 0 0 0 10 Norway 0 5 0 10 Poland 6 39 2 92 Portugal 0 18 0 191 Slovakia 1 31 0 16 Slovenia 1 4 0 13 Spain 5 95 5 109 Spain via ICEX Vives Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 47 Sweden 0 16 1 95 Switzerland 9 154 8 93 Taiwan 4 92 5 81 Total 203 3,489 161 3,314 3. IEC International Co-op (Internship)
Country Invitations issued this week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots France 127 2,683 93 2,330 Ireland 3 10 3 43 Germany 4 51 4 134 Luxembourg 0 3 0 9 Switzerland 0 19 0 37 Taiwan 1 12 1 9 Total 135 2,778 101 2,562
International Experience Canada - Latest Saskatchewan-SINP Draw 2023 Sent 496 PR Invites
Today, the second SINP draw (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program) of 2023 sent 496 new invites for permanent residency (PR).
Invitations are sent under two categories; Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand.
Furthermore, today’s SINP draw target 110 occupations/NOC codes when comparing to 104 NOC codes in February 2023 draw.
Cut off score reduces by 2 points for Express Entry category and Occupation In-Demand category in comparison to the previous draw.
Saskatchewan-SINP Draw 2023 – March 23
Category Cut-Off Number of Invites Express Entry 82 184 Occupation In-Demand 82 312 List of Invited NOC Codes 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011,
10012, 10020, 10021, 10022, 10029,
10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200,
11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013,
12100, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12200,
12202, 13100, 13101, 13110, 13111,
13112, 20010, 20012, 21101, 21110,
21112, 21120, 21203, 21210, 21220,
21221, 21222, 21223, 21230, 21231,
21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301,
21310, 21311, 21322, 22100, 22101,
22110, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222,
22232, 22300, 22301, 22303, 22310,
32102, 32112, 32120, 33101, 33103,
40020, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300,
41320, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41404,
41406, 4212 , 42202, 43100, 60010,
60020, 60030, 62022, 62024, 62100,
62101, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202,
70010, 70012, 70020, 72401, 72410,
73201, 73401, 80020, 82030, 82031,
90010, 92011, 92012, 92100, 93101Click here for the latest SINP Draw and News.
SINP permits candidates living outside of Canada to apply directly under both the categories. It is also not necessary to have an Express Entry profile to apply.
There is, however, a list of NOC codes that are not eligible to apply for SINP.
How To Calculate Your Scores For Saskatchewan PNP Draw
(Sourced from SINP website)
To be eligible for SINP Occupation In-Demand and Express Category, you need to score 60. Also, maximum score that can be earned are 110 points in SINP assessment grid:
FACTOR I: LABOUR MARKET SUCCESS EDUCATION AND TRAINING Master’s or Doctorate degree (Canadian equivalency). 23 Bachelor’s degree OR at least a three-year degree at a university or college. 20 Trade certification equivalent to journeyperson status in Saskatchewan. 20 Canadian equivalency diploma that requires two (but less than three) years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution. 15 Canadian equivalency certificate or at least two semesters, but less than a two-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution. 12 SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE
Your work experience must relate to the job you have put on your application.One year of work experience equals 12 full months.a) Work experience in the 5 years prior to application submission date. 5 years 10 4 years 8 3 years 6 2 years 4 1 year 2 b) In the 6-10 years prior to application submission date. 5 years 5 4 years 4 3 years 3 2 years 2 Less than 1 year 0 LANGUAGE ABILITY
Click here for language equivalency chart. a) First Language Test (English or French) CLB 8 and higher 20 CLB 7 18 CLB 6 16 CLB 5 14 CLB 4 12 English or French speaker without language test results. 0 b) Second Language Test (English or French) CLB 8 or higher 10 CLB 7 8 CLB 6 6 CLB 5 4 CLB 4 2 Not Applicable 0 AGE Less than 18 years 0 18 – 21 years 8 22 – 34 years 12 35 – 45 years 10 46 – 50 years 8 More than 50 years 0 MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR I 80 FACTOR II: CONNECTION TO SASKATCHEWAN LABOUR MARKET & ADAPTABILITY
Points are given for having a connection to the Saskatchewan labour market. This shows your ability to successfully settle in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.The following points are for the Employment Offer subcategory only: High skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer 30 The following points are for the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategories only Close family relative in Saskatchewan
The applicant or accompanying spouse has a family relative that is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Saskatchewan. This includes a: parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships. The family members in Saskatchewan must meet the requirements as listed under “Required Documents” for your ISW sub-category.20 Past work experience in Saskatchewan
At least 12 months of work in the past five years on a valid work permit.5 Past student experience in Saskatchewan
At least one full-time academic year at a recognized Saskatchewan post-secondary education institution on a valid study permit.5 MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR II 30 MAXIMUM POINTS TOTAL: I + II = 110 How To Apply For SINP
Click here to create your Expression of Interest (EOI) online for SINP, if you fulfill the above mentioned criteria.
If you have any further questions/query, click here.
- Check Latest IRCC Processing Times As Of March 23
This article lists all the latest IRCC processing times as of March 23, 2023, as well as a comparison to the previous week’s processing times.
We have been documenting and publishing these processing times for our readers for over a year now as officially updated weekly by the IRCC.
Please carefully read the below information to fully comprehend what these processing times signify.
The IRCC changed its processing tool in early 2022 to provide realistic information on usual processing times rather than merely service standard timeframes.
These processing timelines are intended to give potential immigrants and visa applicants to Canada an idea of how long it may take for a decision on their application to be made.
These timeframes are based on data collected over the last 6 months for 80% of previously processed applications and are intended to provide the most recent weekly processing timings.
This does not indicate that your application will be handled in the same length of time.
Because it is an average of the processing times for 80% of the applications, your application’s processing time may be longer or shorter than shown.
Please keep in mind that the processing period begins when IRCC receives the application and ends when the immigration officer decides whether to accept or reject it.
IRCC Processing Times for Citizenship & PR cards
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Citizenship grant 23 months No Change Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)* 14 months No Change Resumption of citizenship 30 months No Change Renunciation of Citizenship 14 months No Change Search of citizenship records 16 months No Change New PR card 32 days – 2 Days PR card renewals 66 days – 1 Days *Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): Applications from countries other than Canada and the United States may take longer to process.
The IRCC is now sending acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letters or emails to paper and online citizenship applicants who applied in the week of February 3, 2023.
Family Sponsorship
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada 16 months No Change Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada 13 months No Change Parents or Grandparents PR 39 months No Change Canadian Passport
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From
Last WeekIn-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted in person at Service Canada Centre – Passport services) 10 business days No Change In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted by mail to Service Canada Centre) 20 business days No Change In-Canda Urgent pick-up By the end of next business day No Change In-Canada Express pick-up 2-9 business days No Change Regular passport application mailed from outside Canada 20 business days No Change Economic Class Permanent Residency Processing Time
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 12 months No Change Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) 30 months No Change Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) 70 months (not updated
by IRCC since March 1)No Change Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry 11 months No Change Non-Express Entry PNP 20 months No Change Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) 20 months No Change Quebec Business Class
entrepreneurs (Quebec)
investors (Quebec)
self-employed persons (Quebec)67 months No Change Federal Self-Employed 43 months No Change Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) 24 months No Change Start-Up Visa 33 months No Change Temporary Residence Application
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Visitor visa outside Canada Varies by country
India: 37 Days
Nigeria: 351 Days
United States: 17 Days
Pakistan: 121 Days
Philippines: 30 Days
UAE: 323 Days
Bangladesh: 140 Days
Sri Lanka: 102 Days
United Kingdom: 30 Days– 13 Days for India
– 8 Days for Nigeria
– 4 Days for United States
– 22 Days for Pakistan
No Change for Philippines
+ 3 Days for UAE
– 22 Day for Bangladesh
– 6 Days for Sri Lanka
No Change for UKVisitor visa inside Canada Online: 11 days
Paper-Based: 33 daysNo Change Parents or Grandparents Super Visa Varies by country
India: 127 Days
Nigeria: 680 Days
United States: 121 Days
Pakistan: 462 Days
Philippines: 231 Days
UAE: 326 Days
Bangladesh: 253 Days
Sri Lanka: 318 Days
United Kingdom: 182 Days– 4 Days for India
+ 225 Days for Nigeria
No Change for United States
– 2 Days for Pakistan
+ 5 Days for Philippines
No Change for UAE
No Change for Bangladesh
+ 2 Days for Sri Lanka
+ 6 Days for UKStudy Permit Outside Canada 10 Weeks No Change Visitor Extension (Visitor Record) Online: 181 days
Paper-Based: 85 days+ 1 Day (Online)
– 2 Days for Paper-BasedStudy Permit Inside Canada 3 Weeks No Change Study Permit Extension Online: 76 Days
Paper-Based: 99 Days– 9 Days (Online)
– 5 Days (Paper-Based)Work Permit Outside Canada* Varies by country
India: 8 Weeks
Nigeria: 25 Weeks
United States: 14 Weeks
Pakistan: 46 Weeks
Philippines: 10 Weeks
UAE: 39 Weeks
Bangladesh: 39 Weeks
Sri Lanka: 18 Weeks
United Kingdom: 12 WeeksNo Change for India
No Change for Nigeria
No Change for United States
+ 1 Week for Pakistan
– 2 Weeks for Philippines
No Change for UAE
+ 9 Weeks for Bangladesh
No Change for Sri Lanka
No Change for UKWork Permit Inside Canada Online: 151 Days
Paper-Based: 28 Days– 2 Days (Online)
– 24 Days for paper-basedInternational Experience Canada (Current Season) 3 Weeks No Change Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) 21 Days – 3 Days Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) 5 minutes No Change *Applications for critical occupations are being prioritized at this time. If you are not applying for a position in an essential occupation, your processing time may be longer than stated above.
- Latest Ontario-OINP Draw Invites 746 Express Entry Profiles
Today, OINP Draw (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) invites 746 Express Entry profiles for provincial nomination.
Express Entry profiles having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 250-489 in below listed 43 Skilled Trades occupations are selected.
Furthermore, valid profiles in the Express Entry system created between March 23, 2022 – March 23, 2023 are considered for today’s draw.
These invites are being sent since yesterday (March 22) to the profiles meeting above mentioned criteria.
No separate profile with OINP is needed to be eligible for Express Entry Skilled Trades draw, but valid profiles must meet the below listed eligibility.
This is the 4th OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream draw this year. Total of 2,974 profiles have been invited so far.
Summary of OINP Skilled Trades Stream 2023
Date/time NOIs issued Number of NOIs issued CRS score range Profiles created in IRCC’s Express Entry system March 23, 2023 746 250-489 March 23, 2022 – March 23, 2023 February 10, 2023 466 260-489 February 10, 2022 – February 10, 2023 February 9, 2023 510 260-489 February 9, 2022 – February 9, 2023 January 13, 2023 1,252 336-506 January 13, 2022 – January 13, 2023 Full List of Invited NOCs In OINP Draw today
- NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
- NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
- NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
- NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
- NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
- NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
- NOC 72300 – Plumbers
- NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- NOC 72310 – Carpenters
- NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
- NOC 72321 – Insulators
- NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
- NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
- NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
- NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
- NOC 72500 – Crane operators
- NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
- NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
- NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 73111 – Glaziers
- NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
- NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
- NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
- NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
- NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
Source: OINP
Toronto, Ontario CN Tower - Canada Population 2023 Approaches 40 Million Due To Immigration
Canada population is estimated to be at 39,566,248 as on January 1, 2023, following a record population rise of 1,050,110 individuals from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023.
Canada’s real-time population clock displayed total population of 39,732,937 as on March 23, 2023.
This is the first 12-month period in Canadian history in which the population increased by more than one million people, and the greatest annual population growth rate (+2.7%) on record since 1957 (+3.3%).
Canada continues to dominate the G7 countries in population growth in 2022.
Canada’s population rose by 273,893 (+0.7%) from October 1 to December 31, 2022, marking the fourth quarter of 2022.
This was the best fourth-quarter growth rate since the same time in 1956 (+0.7%). During the fourth quarter of 2022, immigration accounted for virtually all of the rise (97.7%).
This quarter witnessed the greatest projected net new non-permanent residents (+196,262) of any fourth quarter for which comparable statistics exist, with 83,152 immigrants added.
As per Statistics Canada report, temporary immigration is the most important source of growth in Canada.
Canada accepted 437,180 immigrants in 2022, with a net increase in non-permanent residents anticipated at 607,782.
Both of these figures are the highest on record, indicating greater immigration objectives and a milestone-breaking year for immigration application processing at IRCC.
The net expected number of non-permanent temporary residents in all provinces and territories increased year-over-year in 2022.
Number of new work and study permits as well as the number of asylum seekers increased across Canada in 2022.
Latest Canada Population 2023 (Estimated)
Geography Total Population Net Change Percentage Change Canada 39,566,248 1,050,110 2.73% Ontario 15,386,407 445,495 2.98% Quebec 8,787,554 149,904 1.74% British Columbia 5,399,118 147,540 2.81% Alberta 4,647,178 164,793 3.68% Manitoba 1,431,792 33,489 2.39% Saskatchewan 1,214,618 29,307 2.47% Nova Scotia 1,037,782 35,341 3.53% New Brunswick 825,474 26,229 3.28% Newfoundland and Labrador 531,948 9,447 1.81% Prince Edward Island 173,954 7,096 4.25% Northwest Territories 45,493 -217 -0.47% Yukon 44,238 997 2.31% Nunavut 40,692 689 1.72% Interprovincial Migration In 2022
In total 396,281 Canadians changed their usual place of residence and moved to another province.
Alberta continues to be the top gainer in net interprovincial migration, with Canadian residents moving to the province for better prospects.
Ontario being the largest province by area and population, lost net 52,017 residents to interprovincial migration.
Geography In-Migrants Out-Migrants Net Change Alberta 111,899 66,373 45,526 Nova Scotia 28,928 16,711 12,217 New Brunswick 22,562 13,273 9,289 Newfoundland and Labrador 9,532 7,213 2,319 Prince Edward Island 6,287 4189 2098 British Columbia 69,788 69,307 481 Yukon 1812 1734 78 Nunavut 1623 1581 42 Northwest Territories 1856 2756 -900 Quebec 30,123 33,241 -3,118 Saskatchewan 18,424 24,307 -5,883 Manitoba 13,989 24,121 -10,132 Ontario 79,458 131,475 -52,017
- Latest BC PNP Draw 2023 Sent More Than 243 Invites For PR
Latest BC PNP Draw (British Columbia) today on March 21, 2023 issues more than 243 invitations for permanent residency (PR).
202 invitations are sent under 5 categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program in a general draw.
The general draw also considered the profiles with Tech occupations.
More than 41 invitations are sent in targeted rounds of invitations focusing on Healthcare related occupations.
Summary of BC PNP Draw (General) today
Stream Cut Off Score Skills Immigration (SI) Skilled Workers – Eligibility 101 Skills Immigration (SI) International Graduates – Eligibility 106 Skills Immigration (SI) Entry Level & Semi-Skilled – Eligibility 85 Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) Skilled Workers – Eligibility 101 Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) – International Graduates – Eligibility 106 Cut off score increased by 1 point among all the categories, except Skills Immigration (SI) Entry Level & Semi-Skilled stream as compared to general draw on March 7, 2023.
Below is the summary to BC PNP Targeted Draw
Number of invitations Stream Cut Off Notes 34 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw at NOC 42202 – Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants 17 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw at Healthcare occupations <5 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw at NOCs 31103 (Veterinarians) and 32104 (Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians) BC PNP Healthcare occupations
- 30010 Managers in health care
- 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 Specialists in surgery
- 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
- 31110 Dentists
- 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120 Pharmacists
- 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200 Psychologists
- 31201 Chiropractors
- 31202 Physiotherapists
- 31203 Occupational therapists
- 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 Nurse practitioners
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- 32102 Paramedical occupations
- 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- 32110 Denturists
- 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
- 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 Medical sonographers
- 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- 32124 Pharmacy technicians
- 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
- 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
- 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
- 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- 41300 Social workers
- 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- 42201 Social and community service workers
What is BC PNP or British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration program administered by the Immigration Programs Branch of the British Columbia government.
The program enables the province to choose and nominate foreign employees, international students, and entrepreneurs to help satisfy labour market demands, support government initiatives, and grow the economy.
You and your family can apply to the Immigration and Refugee Council of Canada (IRCC) to become permanent residents of Canada if you are selected and nominated in one of the draws.What is BC PNP processing time?
3 months is the estimated processing time for BC PNP Skills Immigration. These processing times begin on the day we receive your full application and are based on 80% of the files.How much is BC PNP Skills Immigration fees?
$1,150 is the application processing fee for BC PNP Skills Immigration. Furthermore, $500 is the request of review fee.
Please note that there is no fee for registration of your profile with BC PNP.
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