Ontario plans to double its skilled immigration intake
[ad_1] Ontario is investing an additional $25 million over the next three years, building on the $15 million announced in the 2022 budget, to double Ontario’s hiring of skilled immigrants. The investment will serve to address the labor shortage and promote economic development in the province. Ontario is Canada’s most popular landing destination, and the […]
What are the language test requirements for Canadian Immigration?
[ad_1] Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Canada’s various other skilled labor streams. It is necessary to complete a language test to demonstrate that you meet the language requirements […]
IRCC conducts first Express Entry draw of April
[ad_1] IRCC has conducted another Express Entry draw. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 486. In an all-program draw, candidates are considered from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled […]
IRCC launches public survey to reform immigration system
[ad_1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides an opportunity for Canadians and other stakeholders to share their ideas and perspectives on how Canada can build a stronger, more adaptive immigration system. The IRCC website states that in order to support Canada’s economy […]
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba held PNP draws this week
[ad_1] Four provinces held Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. The PNP (Per Last Immigration Level Plan) is the main route for economic immigrants to enter Canada. The program exists to help spread the benefits of immigration across Canada, and to assist provinces address specific labor and demographic challenges. PNP also has express entry aligned […]
How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022
[ad_1] According to the most recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first time, Canada’s population has increased by more than one million in a single year. It comes as Canada experiences a record-high population growth of […]
Express Entry: CRS score drops to 481 as Canada invites another 7,000 candidates Canada Immigration News
[ad_1] IRCC has conducted the All-Programme Express Entry Draw for the third week in a row. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 7,000 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 481. IRCC considered candidates from all programmes. Today’s draw required the lowest […]
Canada invites 7,000 candidates to Surprise Express Entry draw
[ad_1] IRCC has invited candidates for the 8th Express Entry Draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) to 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw with a minimum CRS score of 484. An all-program draw means that candidates are considered from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian […]
Exploring the Benefits of a Spouse’s Open Work Permit
Canada is expected to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents to Canada per year under the spousal partner and child sponsorship programs. However, it can take more than a year for Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process an application under this program. In the meantime, your spouse or partner may be able to obtain […]
Why is Canada accepting so many immigrants?
As of 2021, “people who were, or ever were, an immigrant or permanent resident in Canada”—grouped together for simplicity as “immigrants”—represent 23% of this country’s total population, following confederation in 1867. Highest ratio recorded since . The highest among all G7 countries, Canada has also now topped its previous record set in 1921, when immigrants […]
Canada releases annual report on Express Entry for 2021
Each year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry – the federal government’s primary immigration route for foreign skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR). Launched in 2015, Express Entry administers three separate programs: the Canadian Experience Classes (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled […]
Study in canada vs usa
There are an estimated 1.57 million international students between Canada and the United States (US), in pursuit of higher education, with tens of thousands more set to enter North America annually. The decision of whether to study in the US or Canada is one that many of these students will be faced with. While the […]