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Highlights: Job vacancies in Canada increased to 656,700 in February, up by 21,800 (+3.4%)

• On a year-over-year basis,the payroll employment was up by 154,700 (+0.9%) in February 2024.
• The job vacancies in Canada is increased by 656,700 in February 2024.
• The job vacancies increased in services like Health and social services, Manufacturing and retail trade, finance and insurance, transportation and warehousing.
•  Ontario and Alberta, including British Columbia and Saskatchewan have job vacancies .

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Details of Payroll employment

The payroll employment in February in public administration rose by 0.5% with following increase by +0.5 % in January.The payroll employment increase in administrative sectors focused on local, municipal and regional public administration (+4,600; +0.9%).So, overall payroll employment in public administration increased by 56,500 (+4.5%) in February.

Payroll employment increased in Public Administration

In February, payroll employment in Public administration increased by 6,600, +0.5% compared to January.

The sectors that had an increase in their payroll sectors are:

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Increase in Average weekly income

Average weekly income also increased in specific sectors:

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Job vacancies increased in February     

The overall number of job vacancies increased by 656,700 , which is more than 21,800 (+3.4%) from January.

In February, the monthly increase in overall job vacancies was noticed in the following sectors:

Job vacancies noticed in different Canadian provinces

Job vacancies increased in Ontario and Alberta. Ontario and Alberta saw an increase in their job vacancy rate:

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Highlights: IRCC will hold more French category-based Express Entry Draws in 2024.           

• According to Access to Information Request (ATIP) the Express Entry draw category-based selection will still be dominated by French-language proficiency category in 2024
• IRCC will issue 78.5% ITAs to all Express Entry candidates in category-based selection throughout 2024
• IRCC will issue the other remaining 21.5% ITAs for general draws in 2024
• IRRC has targeted to welcome 110,770 new permanent residents in 2024 and 117,500 in 2025.

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Details of the ITAs distribution

 IRCC will issue 78.5% ITAs to Express Entry draw candidates for category-based draw and 21.5% ITAs for general draws. Here is the detail of the distribution:

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Reasons that French Proficiency Leadings

As per the Labour Market Information Council report, French Language proficiency was marked as essential.The French-speaking applicants had higher employment rates. IRCC also noted that all candidates have the right to use their language, either French or English.

Since July 2023, French Language proficiency draws have invited 17,300 ITAs for any category. IRCC ensures that French-speaking candidates at least meet the mandatory target of 4.4% of francophone newcomers.

IRCC planned Express Entry draws in 2024. Until now, in 2024, IRCC has conducted one general draw and one category-based draw every two weeks.

As per the current Immigration Plan, IRCC will welcome 110,770 immigrants in 2024 and 117,500 in 2025

In recent months, Express Entry Draw has seen higher scores of general draws, with lower scores of 524. Some category-based selection draws have lower scores, such as 336 for a French-language proficiency draw.

Express Entry Draw for French language proficiency in 2024

Here are the details of the Express Entry draw that issued ITAs for French professionals for 2024:

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Highlights: USCIS opened procedure for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program

• USCIS declared the application procedure for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program on April 24, 2024.
• This Citizenship and Integration Grant Program will provide $10 million to newcomers.
• To expand the Citizenship and Integration services, USCIS expects to support 40 organizations up to $300,000 every two years.
• The USCIS Citizenship and Integration program application date is due by June 21, 2024.

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Detail of USCIS new Citizenship and Integration Grant Program

USCIS announced the application period for the Citizenship and Integration grant program. This Citizenship and Integration grant program will provide funding for the citizenship preparation program.

The Citizenship and Integration Grant program is a 16-year-old program that will provide $10 million in grants to support immigrants.

USCIS excepts to award 40 organizations with up to $300,000 every two years to expand availability of high-quality citizenship and integration services. This grant provides funds to government and private organizations that will offer proper procedures for citizenship applications to permanent citizens. The application date is till June 21, 2024.  

 From 2009, the USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant program has supported $155 million via 644 grants to immigrant services. These grants help support more than 300,000 immigrants in 41 states and the District of Columbia. 

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Highlights: Recent Express Entry Draw Invites 1,400 French Professionals

• The recent Express Entry Draw was conducted on April 24th, 2024.
• IRCC issued a total number of 1,400 ITAs to eligible French professionals.
• The minimum CRS score required to be eligible in the draw was 410.
• The previous draw #294 issued 2,095 ITAs for the General category on April 23rd, 2024.

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Details of the recent Express Entry draw #295           

The latest Express Entry draw invited 1,400 French professionals. The minimum CRS score to qualify for the draw was 410.

The previous Express Entry Draw, held on April 23rd, 2024, issued 2,095 ITAs for the General category, with a minimum CRS score of 529.

Here is the detail of the #295 draw:

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#294 Express Entry Draw invites 2095 candidates

Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry

A minimum of 67 points are required for the Express Entry program.

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the Express Entry System:

• Candidates must belong to the age group of 18 to 35 years
• The minimum educational qualifications should be equal to the secondary level of education in Canada
• A minimum of 12 months of work experience is required
• English language requirements like IELTS or PTE must be fulfilled
• Additional points are allotted if any of your close family members or relatives are staying in Canada
• An additional ten points are given if you have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.

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Highlights: BC, Quebec, PEI, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario invite 1762 provincial nominees

• Six Canadian provinces led PNP draws and invited 1,762 provincial nominees.
• Ontario, Saskatchewan, PEI, Manitoba, Quebec, and British Columbia held the draws.
• The combined CRS score range for the draws was 53-811.
• Quebec issued the highest number of invites to 1,036 candidates.

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Detail of the recent PNP draw:

IRCC issued 1762 ITAs through six provinces via PNP draws.

Here is the detail of the recent PNP draws:

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#294 Express Entry Draw invites 2095 candidates

Canada PNP Requirements:

The requirements for the PNP are given below:

• 67 points on the grid
• Work experience
• Medical insurance
• Criminal clearance certificate
• Educational credentials
• Travel history

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