Express Entry Draw #232: 3,750 ITAs issued
Canada invited 3,750 candidates with scores of at least 504 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canada Immigration on September 28, 2023. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) did not specify a schedule for this draw from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Invited candidates now have 60 days to apply for permanent Canadian residency. In the previous […]
Express Entry Draw #231: 3,250 ITAs issued
Canada invited 3,250 candidates with scores of at least 511 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canada Immigration on September 14, 2023. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) did not specify a schedule for this draw from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
Canadian immigration: How to improve your Express Entry CRS score
Express Entry candidates may be able to maximize their CRS score and improve their chance of getting an ITA. A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is that the most influential factor in receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through the express Entry system.
Why more Indians are moving to Canada
India is Canada’s leading source of global talent by a very wide margin. India is far and away Canada’s leading supply of global talent. In 2021, Canada welcome over 405,000 immigrants, an all-time high. Nearly one-third of those immigrants are of Indian origin. In addition, Canada welcome nearly 450,000 international students last year, with Indians […]
Ontario and British Columbia hold new PNP draws
Ontario has issued 30 ITAs under the Entrepreneur Stream and BC issued 177 ITAs in a general draw. Ontario and Canadian province released Provincial nominee Program (PNP) draw results this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates is also invited […]
Canadian government provides update on immigration and passport task force
Government spokesperson confirms that an Ottawa taskforce has made suggestions for solutions to the application backlogs with IRCC and Service Canada. On June 25, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proclaimed the creation of a task force to judge service standards for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), passport applications and Canada’s airports.
IRCC officials discuss study permit backlog and new recommendations at CBIE symposium
Report recommends increased transparency and more collaboration between IRCC, the provinces and designated learning institutions Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting an new surge in demand for study permits from international students. in line with ICEF Monitor, the numbers are continued to extend as pandemic restrictions are loosen round the globe and students […]
British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan issue ITAs under PNPs
All provinces issued over 100 ITAs to Express Entry candidates. This past week British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results.
Analysis: Factors that may affect Express Entry CRS scores
An early analysis of the first all-program Express Entry draws in 2023. Canada has resumed all-program express Entry draws as of July 6. Since then, the amount of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued in every draw has grown by 250 every week, inflicting the comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirements to go down.
Alberta and British Columbia each issue over 100 invitations to apply for provincial nomination
Alberta invites 120 Express Entry candidates and BC targets tech occupations. Alberta and British Columbia released Provincial candidate Program (PNP) draw results this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates could also be invited to apply for a provincial nomination.
Filling gaps within the Canadian Labour Market with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Temporary Foreign worker Program aims to deal with employee shortages in Canada.Canada’s Temporary Foreign worker Program (TFWP) may be a program meant to assist Canadian employers realize employees with extremely specialized talents after they are unable to search out the acceptable skill set among Canadians or permanent residents.
Will Canada welcome over 500,000 new immigrants per year?
In special interview series, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser shares his thoughts on Canada’s future permanent residence levels. “It’s not a point of pride that I even have to be the minister that gets to 500,000…what’s necessary to me is that I am meeting the requirements of communities.”Minister Sean Fraser believes Canada’s immigration levels can surpass […]