Highlights: British Columbia PNP Draw issued 84 skill immigration invitations The BCPNP Draw issued 84 skill immigration invitations on April 16th, 2024. The BCPNP draw invited skilled workers via different sectors. The minimum CRS score of the recent BC PNP draws is 80-132. The previous BC PNP draw was held on April 9th, 2024, that issued 92 ITAs for eligible candidates.   *Do you want to check your Canadian eligibility? You can do it for FREE and get an instant score with the Y-Axis Canada CRS score calculator.   Details of the BCPNP Draw: The recent BCPN ..read more

Highlights: Save $2,000 as a new migrant to Canada in taxes Canada introduced benefits and tax credits that are available to newcomers, including permanent and temporary residents. Under the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the newcomer status lasts one year of residency in Canada. To enjoy the benefits of Canadian taxes, one must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) Different Canadian provinces have different Benefits and Credits that an individual can avail.   *Want to work in Canada? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance   Ways to avail the benefit and tax credits: To get the benefit ..read more

Highlights: Top 10 countries to get paid for your relocation The government of Ireland is offering support to entrepreneurs and small businesses planning to set up shops in Ireland. Recent university graduates can get up to US$15,000 in tax returns if they want to live in Saskatchewan, Canada. Austria to welcome Skilled workers with a Red-White-Red Card, a one-year visa, and financial support for non-EU citizens. Financial incentives are being offered for relocation to several Italian towns. *Willing to migrate abroad? Sign up with Y-Axis for complete immigration-related guidance!   Cou ..read more

Highlights: SAT/ACT to be reintroduced as mandatory requirements admission, plans Harvard and Caltech Caltech and Harvard are planning to reinstate the SAT/ACT for admissions. Elite schools like Yale, Brown, and Dartmouth are returning to systematized tests after the pandemic. Students applying for admission in fall 2025 would be eligible for the new policy. Test requirements were restored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology two years ago. *Willing to study in the US? Let Y-Axis provide personalized guidance!   SAT/ACT to be reintroduced in the US The California Institute of Te ..read more

Highlights: Tech jobs in the USA have 10 million vacancies and 450k jobs for IT professionals A positive trend has been noticed in the growth of tech services in the US supporting IT companies. Recent data reports 10 million tech job vacancies in the US, with 450k jobs focused on the IT sector. An analysis of US government data revealed that around 6000 tech company workers were added last month.  IT support specialists and software developers are most in demand as of February and March 2024. *Willing to work in the US? Y-Axis is here to provide complete guidance!   Tech Jobs Surge ..read more

Highlights: The latest Express Entry draw issued 4500 ITAs for STEM professionals IRCC held the latest Express Entry #293 draw on April 11, 2024, issuing 4500 ITAs. It was a category-based draw that invited STEM professionals. The minimum CRS score required to qualify was 491. The recent Express Entry marked the first draw for STEM occupations in 2024. *Want to check your eligibility to Canada? Use the Y-Axis Canada CRS Score Calculator to get instant results for FREE!!   Details of the Express Entry draw #293 The latest category-based Express Entry draw was held on April 11, 2024 ..read more

Highlights: Two Canadian provinces issue 455 invitations via the latest PNP draws! Manitoba and British Columbia recently held PNP draws on April 9, 2024. Manitoba issued 363 invitations via Expression of Interest Draw #214. British Columbia invited 92 eligible candidates with a CRS score ranging from 80-116. The most recent AAIP and PEI PNP draw, conducted in the first week of April, issued 114 invitations.   *Do you want to check your Canadian eligibility? You can do it for FREE and get an instant score with the Y-Axis Canada CRS score calculator.   Details of ..read more

Highlights: Study permit cap in Canada increased to 606,000 for 2024 IRCC Minister announced changes to the study permit cap for international students on January 22. A new plan named the Net Zero First Year growth Model was introduced by Miller. Around 485,000 international students are to be welcomed in Canada in 2024. Canada aims to approve around 364,000 study permits, leading to a cap of 606,000 in 2024. *Willing to study in Canada? Y-Axis is here to provide personalized guidance!   New Study Permit Cap in Canada Recent changes have been announced to the Canada study permit caps fo ..read more

Highlights: New immigration policies announced for Accredited Employer Worker Visa in New Zealand Immigration Minister of New Zealand has updated the Accredited Employer Worker Visa policies. The revised changes are to attract skilled immigrants while prioritizing local workers Changes will be implemented in minimum skills criteria, English language requisites, and the franchisee accreditation category. The changes proposed are aimed to meet the economic needs of the country and manage net immigration system.   *Willing to work abroad? Let Y-Axis provide personalized guidance!   Ne ..read more

Highlights: Ontario PNP quota increased to 21500 in 2024 In 2024, The Ontario Nominee Program (OINP) has increased to 5,000 to 21,500. The OINP allocation has risen from 9,000 in 2021, 9,750 in 2022, and 16,500 in 2023. In 2025, OINP is expected to have over 24,000 OINP spots annually. In 2024, the total number of 25,852 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) was issued by Ontario. *Do you want to check your Canadian eligibility? You can do it for FREE and get an instant score with the Y-Axis Canada CRS Score Calculator   Comparison of Ontario Immigration Quota Year-on-Year: Here is the ..read more