Nearly 80% of Express Entry candidates fall under FSWP

Minister Fraser: IRCC still developing its Express Entry strategy for 2022

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Meeting notes between Canadian immigration lawyers and Immigration Minister Sean Fraser add nuance to discussions on Express Entry in 2022. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still in the process of evaluating its Express Entry strategy for 2022, according to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. Express Entry is the main way Canada welcomes economic class immigrants. Candidates that […]

Invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates

Express Entry: The case for resuming invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates

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ANALYSIS: Getting Express Entry back on track is key to Canada’s economic recovery. Last week an internal IRCC briefing memo was made public, creating speculation and confusion on how Canada’s immigration department will manage Express Entry in 2022 and beyond. Signed on November 24, 2021, the IRCC briefing provides background information on why Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

PGWP holders entering Canadian workforce on the rise

PGWP holders entering Canadian workforce on the rise

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada, International Student Admissions

A Statistics Canada study shows that international students have been a growing source of labour in the Canadian economy over the past decade. The significant increase in the number of international students arriving in Canada in recent years has resulted in increased participation in the PGWPP, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. Over the […]

Programs and Areas of Study in Canada

Working While Studying in Canada

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada, International Student Admissions

As an international student in Canada, you may be able to get a job without a work permit during your studies. Canada’s immigration policy extends the opportunity to gain valuable work experience to international students who have chosen Canada as their study destination.   Work off-campus With a valid Canadian Study Permit, an international student may […]

PEI issues invitations to Express Entry Labour Impact & Business Work

PEI holds first scheduled draw of 2022

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The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program holds draws on a monthly basis throughout the year. Prince Edward Island has released its new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited a total of 132  immigration candidates on January 20. Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates received the most invitations, combined they received a […]

Alberta creates new immigration program for tech workers

Alberta releases details of first PNP draw in 2022

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In its first PNP draw of the year, Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 327. Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 5. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 327. Invited candidates may be eligible for a […]