Below are Expectations for Canadian Immigration in 2024, As announced in the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, Canada aims to welcome a total of 485,000 permanent residents (PRs) in 2024. Alongside this increased level of immigration, Canada is expected to launch updates across various programs and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline the client experience. […]
2023 has brought significant changes to Canada’s Express Entry application management system. In the first half of 2023, Express Entry continued with many of the patterns established in 2022 following the resumption of Express Entry draws after an 18-month pause. Draws were either all-program, Provincial Nominee Program-only or, in one instance, Federal Skilled Workers only. Draws typically took place every […]
There are essentially two types of job offers that a Canadian employer can make: a temporary job offer and a permanent job offer. A permanent job offer is an offer of Canadian employment that is made for indeterminate period of time. Individuals can only begin working once they receive a Canadian immigration visa. A temporary […]
The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) has released a study on application backlogs and processing times by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The committee is made up of 12 members of Canada’s parliament (MPs), with at least one member from each of the major political parties. It was established to monitor federal immigration and […]
Immigration Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the fourth Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 400 candidates to apply in category-based selection draw for candidates in agriculture and agri-food occupations. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 386 to be eligible for an ITA. This draw follows three others this week on December 18, […]
Completing an Express Entry profile is the first step to immigrating to Canada permanently as a skilled worker. An Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR) will be issued based on your score and rank in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS is the points-based system used to assess applicants in the Express Entry […]
Police certificates are a key part of confirming that applicants to many Canadian immigration programs are admissible to Canada before they enter the country. Express Entry is Canada’s largest federal immigration pathway, introduced in 2015 to help Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) bring more skilled workers to this country. By offering permanent residence (PR) in Canada […]
For all new permanent residents or foreign workers arriving in Canada, the following represents five steps that these newcomers must take in their first week after arriving in this country. While it is important to look toward the future as a recent newcomer to Canada, it is equally as important to ensure you take the […]
Canada has seen significant contributions from our Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals (IEHPs). According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, a notable 259,695 IEHPs, aged between 18 and 64, chose to make Canada their home, and they now represent 13% of all Canadians in this age bracket with post-secondary education in health-related fields.Nearly half of these dedicated […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the third Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 5,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for candidates with professional experience in STEM related professions. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 481 to be considered. Today’s draw is the third of the week. […]