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PASS, also known as the Pre-Arrival Supports and Services, is a program dedicated to internationally educated nurses. Candidates must have proof of graduation from a recognized nursing program with IRCC immigration acceptance on a Canada PR status.
PASS plans to extend the range of webinars and information for members who pre-arrive. It also includes two new modules on indigenous health. The latest Workplace Integration Program (WIP) assists employers in hiring and maintaining internationally-educated nurse staff.
Ontario is currently looking to recruit 33,000 nurses by 2028. Ottawa had earlier announced that it would invest $86 million towards recognizing the foreign credentials of around 6000 international health professionals.
The top four countries that drive the most number of immigrant nurses are:
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Some of the primary objectives of Canada’s funded projects are:
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The European Union and EEA are facing labor shortages and looking to hire skilled foreign workers. The countries are altering their work permit policies and programs to hire qualified foreign workers with annual work permit quotas.
The list of five European countries that are reforming their work policies are:
Norway will now have streamlined processes for skilled workers. The country aims to issue 6,000 residence permits for skilled workers in 2024. The Ministry of Labour focuses on having a simplified process for skilled workers to fill in the labor shortages in several sectors within the country.
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Slovakia offers a wide range of visa options with a comprehensive quota system. The country is offering visas for both highly qualified and skilled foreign workers. Slovakia assigned 2,000 visa slots for skilled workers and 3,000 highly qualified professionals. Transportation and healthcare are the two sectors with the most job vacancies.
Germany has a 25,000 work permit quota for foreigners in 2024. Nationals from the Western Balkans will be given additional provisions to address shortages in different sectors. The Federal Foreign Office announced a 50,000 annual quota for the nationals of Western Balkans that will be implemented from June 2024.
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Unlike the other EU countries, Slovenia does not have quotas for foreign workers. The country follows a case-by-case process to assess the labor needs in the country. The government focuses on streamlined hiring processes while preventing unauthorized employment.
Hungary plans on restricting the intake of residence and work permits in 2024 to 65,000. The government intends to limit employment in around 300 occupations to prioritize citizens of Hungary in the job market.
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Here’s a 3-step guide for seasonal or skilled workers seeking European opportunities.
Explore the work permit requirements and application processes for the country of your choice.
Exhibit your qualifications and showcase how you can contribute to the labor shortages.
Be prepared for the outcome, as some countries prefer prioritizing their citizens.
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Germany allows foreign students to work 9 months ahead the course and 2 years after the degree
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The Australian Government changed English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. The changes were announced as part of the Australian Migration Strategy. These changes will support international students in having a practical educational experience in Australia and prepare them for the skilled workforce.
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The Express Entry draw was held on March 26, 2024, issuing 1500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for candidates. The draw targeted French-speaking professionals with a minimum CRS score of 388. This draw follows three draws that targeted transport occupations and the General draw on March 12th, March 13th, and March 25th, 2024. The previous draw targeted French-speaking professionals conducted on February 29, 2024, with a minimum CRS score of 336.
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Express Entry Leap Year Draw: Canada invites 2,500 candidates on February 29, 2024
Draw No. |
Date |
Category |
No. of ITAs issued |
CRS score |
#291 |
26 March 2024 |
French Language Proficiency |
1500 |
388 |
#290 |
25 March 2024 |
General |
1,980 |
524 |
#289 |
13 March 2024 |
Transport occupations |
975 |
430 |
#288 |
12 March 2024 |
General |
2,850 |
525 |
The list of Express Entry draws in 2024 so far is given below:
Express Entry Draws in 2024 |
|
Draw Category |
Total Number of draws |
All-program draws |
7 |
French language proficiency |
3 |
Transport occupations |
1 |
Agriculture and agri-food occupations |
1 |
Healthcare Occupations |
1 |
A total list of Express Entry Draws held in 2023 is as follows:
Express Entry Draws in 2023 |
|
Draw Category |
Total Number of draws |
All-program draws |
19 |
PNP Draws |
5 |
French language proficiency |
6 |
Healthcare occupations |
3 |
STEM occupations |
2 |
Trade occupations |
2 |
Agriculture and agri-food occupations |
2 |
Targeted draw for Federal Skilled Workers |
1 |
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From January 2025, BC PNP will replace the current International Graduate and International Post-Graduate Streams with three new streams. The three new streams are the Bachelor’s stream, the Master’s stream, and the Doctorate stream. These updates are made so that students know the level of education and language skills required to be nominated for BC PNP. Newcomers willing to come to British Columbia will be more successful at work and earn a high income if they have higher education and language skills in French or English.
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British Columbia said these changes aim to achieve better student outcomes and create a clear pathway for them. Individuals identified by the BC PNP will have a successful career and earn a high income in BC. The BC PNP is an immigration program that is available for people looking to come to BC; it provides a clear pathway for Canada PR. A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 8 is currently set for the new graduate streams.
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