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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]