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Will the CRS score go down in 2024?

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2023 was a landmark year for Canadian immigration, filled with more new policies, measures, and changes than seen in many years previous. However, common themes remain, with one of the most enduring being the importance of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in the immigration journeys of Express Entry candidates. Last year’s Express Entry draws saw higher CRS scores than […]

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Statistics Canada: PNP candidates in Ontario, Alberta and BC have highest earnings

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According to a recent report by Statistics Canada, newcomers who arrive in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may earn more if they settle in Canada’s three most populous provinces. The report found that there were “significant differences among provinces in the average earnings of provincial nominees” throughout Canada. As of 2020, the highest annual earnings […]

Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer

Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer

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As Canada’s immigration system becomes more targeted towards the country’s economic needs, targeted professions have gained increasing prominence among new permanent residents—through both Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Read on to learn more about what your possible immigration paths may be as an engineer in Canada. Engineers are among the most sought-after professionals in Canada’s workforce. Both […]

Can I get Canadian PR

Can I get Canadian PR card processed urgently?

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In late November last year, the Toronto Star shed light on a growing concern among new immigrants in Canada surrounding the time it takes to receive their official immigration documents. In particular, the story emphasizes that new immigrants are sometimes stuck in Canada for months after being approved for permanent residence while they await their Permanent Resident cards (PR […]

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4 Canadian provinces invite candidates in latest PNP results

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British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island have nominated candidates in the most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Provinces nominate candidates through the PNP if they judge that the candidate will be able to integrate easily into the local workforce and contribute to the provincial economy. Receiving a PNP nomination means that a candidate […]

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Comparing Canada’s immigration targets with other top destinations for newcomers

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As revealed by Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on November 1 this year, Canada intends to welcome a significant number of immigrants over the next several years. Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan is an annual release from IRCC that outlines the number of new permanent residents Canada aims to welcome in each of […]

Biometrics and Canadian immigration

Biometrics and Canadian immigration: What you need to know

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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 […]

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Canadian Parliament committee’s recommendations for Immigration backlogs

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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

Express Entry fourth draw of the week

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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?

Can a Candidate has more than one Express Entry profile?

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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 […]