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. […]
Whether you are engaged, married or in a common law relationship, Canada offers various immigration programs that cater to couples. Spousal sponsorship One of the most efficient ways to get Canada as a couple is to through spousal sponsorship. This is the best option if you already have a spouse or partner living in Canada […]
As we near the turn of the calendar to 2024, many international students anxiously await the expected end of Canada’s temporary policy allowing some international students to work full-time off-campus outside of scheduled academic breaks. This policy, announced in October 2022, is a measure that was introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in an effort to […]
Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) […]
Five Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs. All provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). These programs allow provincial governments to nominate the candidates they feel are best suited to integrate into the provincial economy. A provincial nomination makes a candidate’s application for permanent residency much stronger. Immigration Refugees […]
Canada’s Research and Development (R&D) sector has witnessed a remarkable surge, setting a new benchmark for innovation and progress, as revealed by recent data from Statistics Canada. In the R&D sector, full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel experienced a significant boost, climbing by 12,230 to 276,640 in 2020. This rise represents the fourth consecutive year of growth, nearly […]
Cyber security has become a battlefield for Canadian businesses. Statistics Canada’s latest findings reveal almost 20% of Canadian businesses reported cyber security breaches in 2021. The repercussions were widespread, with 16% of small, 25% of medium, and 37% of large operations reporting incidents. Canadian companies significantly ramped up their investments in cyber security in 2021, with their total […]
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 […]
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 […]
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs are one of the five categories of occupations that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is choosing to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. Express Entry category-based draws launched earlier this year. Express Entry selects immigrants with particular qualifications such as education, work experience or language skills to support identified economic needs […]