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Tag: CRS
Biometrics and Canadian immigration: What you need to know
Biometrics are collected for all foreign nationals between the ages of 14 and 79 who are applying for, claiming, or requesting Canadian temporary residence (excluding U.S. nationals), permanent residence or refugee protection. Biometric information allows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to strengthen identity management and enhances security by checking the applicants identity against Canadian criminal and […]
Canadian Parliament committee’s recommendations for Immigration backlogs
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 […]
Express Entry fourth draw of the week
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, […]
Can a Candidate has more than one Express Entry profile?
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 […]
Do I need a police certificate when applying for 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 […]
Five things to do in your first week as a permanent resident or foreign worker 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 […]
IRCC invites 5900 candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week
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. […]
ECAs and Category-Based Express Entry Draws for STEM Professionals
Category-based Express Entry draws focus on candidates who have specific work experience and education. A candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score plays an important role in their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada. For this reason, obtaining an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from World Education Services (WES) can […]
IRCC holds Express Entry draw for healthcare occupations- third draw this week
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its third Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 431 to be considered. Today’s draw follows two others this week. The first was a Provincial Nominee Program-only draw on October […]