IRCC invites 5900 candidates

IRCC invites 3,725 candidates in the latest all-program Express Entry draw

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. IRCC invited 3,725 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500. This draw follows three consecutive draws in the week of September 25. The first draw on September 26 invited 3,000 candidates with a minimum […]

Identify reputable DLI - Designated Learning Institution

Identify reputable DLI when looking to study in Canada

Posted on Posted in Education, International Student Admissions

Recently, Northern College based in Timmins Ontario revoked the admission of 504 previously accepted international students just weeks before classes were meant to begin, leaving many students angry, confused and out several thousand dollars. The Toronto Star reported that Northern College president and CEO Audrey Penner attributed the problem to a higher visa approval rate […]

Upfront medical examination

Upfront medical examination no longer required before submitting an Express Entry application

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

As of October 1st, you no longer need to get an upfront medical examination before you submit your application for permanent residence through Express Entry. An immigrant medical exam (IME) from a panel physician is a requirement for permanent residence. If you have never completed an IME, you may now upload a blank document in the upload field […]

2022 Annual Report Express Entry

2022 Annual Report Express Entry

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Launched in 2015, the Express Entry system contains […]

IRCC invites candidates in first ever category

IRCC invites candidates in first ever category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 600 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the first ever category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 354. IRCC says focusing on candidates with experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector—including agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and retail and wholesale butchers—will help the […]

eligible work experience for immigration

What counts as eligible work experience for immigration through Express Entry?

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The definition of eligible work experience in the context of Express Entry depends on exactly which program an immigration candidate is applying under. In other words, what is considered eligible skilled work experience varies depending on whether a particular candidate is applying to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). The following […]

Express Entry transport occupations

Express Entry transport occupations first draw ever

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its second Express Entry draw this week. On September 20, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in transport occupations to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 435. On September 19, IRCC also issued 3,200 invitations to candidates in an all-program  […]

Visit Canada Now

Plan your next selfie at Niagara Falls… Visit Canada Now

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents each year. Except for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, all other individuals require permission to enter Canada as a visitor.   Temporary Resident/ Visit Visa? Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents have the right to enter Canada freely. Other visitors to Canada, including tourists, students, and workers, may need a Temporary Resident […]

New Selection Categories

New Selection Categories for Express Entry Candidates

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Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be focusing on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: healthcare science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors […]