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Saskatchewan PNP draw invites 280 candidates

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  Saskatchewan PNP draw invites 280 candidates The new Saskatchewan draw targeted candidates with work experience in one of 63 occupations. Saskatchewan held a new draw on July 21, inviting 280 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Invitations are sent to candidates who may be eligible for nomination under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), particularly from the International Skilled Worker category. Of those invited, 84 may qualify for the SINP's Express Entry subcategory and 196 may qualify for the Occupational Needs subcategory. Regardless of the process, invited candidates need an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 77 to be invited. They also require an educational credential evaluation to demonstrate that their foreign education is comparable to Canadian standards. Also, work experience in one of the 63 in-demand occupations listed on the government webpage. About the Occupations In-Demand subcategory The Occupations In-Deman...

Canada’s payroll employment increases, as strong hiring continues

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  Canada’s payroll employment increases, as strong hiring continues November 2022 saw increases in payroll employment that suggest a lively hiring market.   Wage employment (the number of employees receiving wages or benefits from their employer) increased in 10 of 15 industries in November 2022, a good indication of a strong hiring environment and Canada's return to Economic output before COVID. As a result, job vacancies have also declined in many industries -- as employers are able to recruit more efficiently to fill vacancies in the face of looming labor shortages. Overall employment rose by 7,100 as gains in the professional technology services, public administration, and finance and insurance sectors were offset by sharp declines in retail trade space. The total number of job vacancies decreased by 20,700 in November 2022, resulting in a cumulative total of 850,300 job vacancies across Canada. That represents a decline of 151,900 job openings since the record high of 1 ...

Poll shows more people than ever want to immigrate to Canada

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  Poll shows more people than ever want to immigrate to Canada New data released by Gallup shows Canada is the top destination for millions of potential new immigrants. For the first time, Canada has become the second most popular destination for potential newcomers, behind the United States, in a recent poll by global analytics and consulting firm Gallup. This is the first time Gallup has published data on the topic since 2018. Polls suggest that 900 million people will move permanently to another country by 2021, given the opportunity. This is the highest percentage recorded since the company began collecting data in 2011. Overall, the number of people who want to move permanently to another country jumped from 12% to 16% between 2011 and 2021. Only the European Union countries and East Asian countries as a whole saw a decrease in the number of people willing to leave their home countries. Data suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped people's desire to migrate. This i...

How you can use ChatGPT on your immigration journey

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  How you can use ChatGPT on your immigration journey OpenAI’s ChatGPT-3 can be a valuable tool on your immigration journey but has restraints that are important to understand. Since its launch in November 2022, Chat GPT-3 has attracted attention for its articulate answers and ability to learn and refine its responses, across a wide range of topics. ChatGPT-3 is considered by many to be the harbinger of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, and its capabilities and applications even extend to Canadian immigration, potentially bringing huge benefits to those currently immigrating. What is ChatGPT-3? ChatGPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer, Model Three) is a chatbot that uses a language completion model to complete tasks related to natural language or code generation. However, the model that the chatbot runs on can be fine-tuned by using specific questions (or prompts) from the user. This will build a custom AI model that can better answer questions such as "read this ...

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration

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  British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration   Four provinces have invited candidates in most recent provincial immigration draws. This week, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their provincial immigration programs. The draws for Alberta and Quebec are the latest publications of draws that took place in December. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) have their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Obtaining a provincial nomination facilitates permanent residency. Quebec's immigration program is administered by the province and differs from Canada's. Quebec is the only province that controls all economic class immigration. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has 105,000 permanent residents each year. I...

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations in latest Provincial Nominee Program draws

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  Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations in latest Provincial Nominee Program draws Three provinces have issued invitations to candidates this week. Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through recent rounds of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) have their own PNP. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Obtaining a provincial nomination facilitates permanent residency. Quebec's immigration program is administered by the province and differs from Canada's. Quebec is the only province that controls all economic class immigration. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has 105,000 permanent residents each year. It started in 1998 and the number of PNP admissions has grown steadily every year since then. Both the federal and provincial governments see this as an effective tool for p...

Why hundreds of newcomers have chosen to settle in Northeastern Ontario in the past three years

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  Why hundreds of newcomers have chosen to settle in Northeastern Ontario in the past three years Northeastern Ontario is a hidden gem with untapped opportunities for newcomers and young professionals. Many newcomers choose to settle in communities in northeastern Ontario rather than larger cities like Toronto or Montreal. Cities in northeastern Ontario offer newcomers the opportunity to create the life they've always wanted. Affordable living costs, job opportunities, and many facilities and amenities give newcomers the opportunity to quickly establish themselves. In our beautiful area, you have peace and quiet and everything you need to live a good and successful life. Find job opportunities in mining, forestry, construction, retail, social services and healthcare. As the region continues to grow, more job opportunities will be available for skilled foreign workers and young urban professionals looking to advance in their careers. Find a welcoming and supportive environment for ...