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  • The AAIP to welcome 10,000 immigrants per year

    Author: Admin | | Categories: Alberta ,

    The AAIP welcomes 10,000 immigrants per year, every year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) carefully determine the total number of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates that each province can nominate annually.  The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has significantly increased the PNP allocations from last year. In 2023, the province will issue 9,750 nominations – an astounding increase of over 50% compared to 6,500 nominations issued in 2022.  In an official statement, the province announced it would issue 10,140 nominations in 2024 and 10,849 in 2025. The province is looking for more skilled workers as there are about 100,000 job vacancies to fill. The government data from Canada's most recent census in 2016 show that Alberta rivals British Columbia for a place as the second most popular immigration destination in Canada, after Ontario. Alberta has been a very attractive location for newcomers to Canada over the past few years.  The percentage of recent immigrants in Alberta increased from 6.9% in 2001 to 17.1% in 2016, with recent immigrants who first obtained permanent resident status in Canada in the five years prior to a census. The availability of employment opportunities and excellent level of living in Alberta attract immigrants. A variety of smaller cities and towns throughout the province, including the provincial capital Edmonton and the somewhat larger Calgary, have already seen economic growth over the past few years. Immigration streams offered by Alberta The following are the Common immigration streams offered by Alberta: Alberta Express Entry Stream Accelerated Tech Pathway for Express Entry Alberta Opportunity Stream Religious Workers Eligibility program Rural Renewal Stream Rural Entrepreneur Stream Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Also read,  COLD LAKE CITY WANTS TO RENEW THE ALBERTA RURAL RENEWAL STREAM ALBERTA UPDATED THE AAIP INVENTORY AAIP ANNOUNCED UPDATES TO ALBERTA EXPRESS ENTRY STREAM SELECTIONS ALBERTA ISSUED 6,084 NOMINATIONS IN 2022 About Alberta provincial nominee program  An economic immigration scheme called the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, selects applicants for Alberta permanent residence.  Applicants must have the necessary skills to fill open positions in Alberta or have plans to buy or start a business there. Also, they must be able to support their families. The Canadian and Albertian governments administer the program. You, your spouse or common-law partner, and any dependant children may apply for permanent residence status if you are nominated through the program. Immigrating to Alberta in 2023 In an effort to draw in more skilled immigrants, Alberta has opened up a number of new pathways and established a priority process since October 2022. While Alberta has added 120,000 new jobs since the start of 2021, the province still has about 74,140 open jobs. In addition, the province predicts a 33,100 worker shortage by 2025 in a wide range of occupations, skill levels, and industries. By employment generation, diversifying the economy, and increasing the workforce in each and every area of the province, immigrants have an essential role in addressing the labor shortages.  In order to facilitate important industries like healthcare, construction, technology, agriculture, and tourism, among others, it is expected that they will offer new skills and experience. The province's growth will be sustained in the coming years due to Alberta's increased immigration intake targets. Want to know more details about “The AAIP to welcome 10,000 immigrants per year” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test2.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

    The AAIP welcomes 10,000 immigrants per year, every year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) carefully determine the total number of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates that each province can nominate annually.  The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has significantly increased the PNP allocations from last year. In 2023, the […]

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  • Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA

    Author: Admin | | Categories: Work in Canada ,

    Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada recognized lululemon as a significant investment project in British Columbia. The company will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement and hire foreign workers for various high-skilled occupations without applying for a labor market impact assessment (LMIA).  The Temporary Workers Annex of the Agreement grants British Columbia the authority to specify noteworthy investment enterprises that can be exempted from undergoing an LMIA process. Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada then assess the project to determine if it meets the criteria. By introducing global talent to lululemon, British Columbia's workforce will benefit from sharing knowledge and leveraging international opportunities and generate a significant employment boost over the next few years. Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement Purposes and Objectives: The main goal of this Annex is to allow Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), British Columbia, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to better collaborate in order to ensure that the International Mobility Program (IMP) and Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) operate in the national interest while supporting provincial priorities and that, where suitable, employers gives priority to Canadians for available positions. More specifically, the objectives of this Annex are to: Outline how Canada and British Columbia will support the TFWP and the IMP, including their roles and responsibilities; Provide British Columbia a way to recommend LMIA exemptions in line with this Annex or any of its Appendix, and recommend occupations qualified for priority LMIA processing in accordance with section 8.0 of this Annex; and Following shared values on the protection of foreign workers may increase federal-provincial collaboration in the administration of the TFWP and the IMP. Want to know more details about “Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test2.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

    Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada recognized lululemon as a significant investment project in British Columbia. The company will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement and hire foreign workers for various high-skilled occupations without applying […]

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