Express Entry candidates will be affected by NOC changes implemented today

[ad_1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will today transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system, a change that has been in the works since its July 27 announcement. The move will change eligibility for some of Canada’s 100+ immigration programs, including Express Entry. For example, while the current NOC […]

How can you expect Express Entry to change in 2023?

[ad_1] Express Entry is just the name of Canada’s online system that is used to cumulatively manage skilled worker applications from three different programs – the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). is done to. Express Entry is also Canada’s main method for bringing […]

Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia issue invitations to apply for provincial nominations

[ad_1] This week, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan issued an invitation to apply to skilled labor candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nominations. Although provincial enrollment is […]

Canada invites 4,750 candidates in latest Express Entry draw

[ad_1] This is the tenth draw since the all-event draw resumed on 6 July. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 4,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 494. Qualified candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal. Skilled […]

New Brunswick announces new immigration pilot for critical workers

[ad_1] On November 7, 2023, the provincial government of New Brunswick announced an all-new immigration pilot project: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP). The pilot (a joint project between the federal and provincial governments) aims to address the critical labor shortage in New Brunswick. The pilot is unique in that it will not only […]

How do I go from the US to Canada?

[ad_1] As a US resident looking to immigrate to Canada, you have several options at your disposal. Which option you pursue will depend on your individual circumstances and goals. To achieve their Canadian immigration goal, US residents will need to meet specific criteria consistent with the program for which they apply. Economic Category: Express Entry […]

Canada’s PNP Immigration Targets Continue to Move Beyond Express Entry

[ad_1] The Immigration Level Plan announced on November 1 would increase the target of permanent residents coming to Canada to 500,000 per year by 2025. A large part of the overall target increase is an increase in allocations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In 2023 the program invited a total of 83,500 new permanent […]

Understanding the Requirement for Proof of Citizenship in Canada

[ad_1] Citizenship is important for a number of reasons, including making people feel at home and comfortable in Canada. Citizenship in this country also gives us a way to accomplish key goals, including voting in federal elections, obtaining a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and getting a job. To meet the above goals, some Canadians will […]

Statistics Canada data shows immigrants have higher employment rates

[ad_1] Statistics Canada has released labor force survey data for October 2023. Overall, the unemployment rate has recovered from an increase in May-September, but is still in line with September’s 5.2%. The biggest gains in employment were in manufacturing, construction, and housing and food services while employment decreased in wholesale and retail trade as well […]

Annual immigration report sheds light on IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort

[ad_1] The Government of Canada has released its annual report to Parliament on immigration for 2023. The report summarizes the value of previous years’ developments in the Canadian immigration sector across all areas of business. It is issued in conjunction with Canada’s Immigration Level Plan, the official immigration target that will serve as a guideline […]

Study: Canadians are more supportive of immigration than ever

Respondents understand the importance of immigration to the economy and believe Canada should accept more refugees The Environics Institute of Canada in partnership with the Century Initiative has released survey data on Canada’s opinion on immigration. The Environics Institute is a research agency that conducts opinion polls and collects data on Canadian issues such as […]

Canada to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in 2025

The Immigration Level Plan serves as a guide to the number of immigrants that Canada aims to welcome over the next three years. Canada just released its Immigration Level Plan 2023-2025. Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023. The target will increase to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024. This will further increase […]