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November 2024: State of the Express Entry pool

November 3, 2024 admin canadian experience class, canadian permanent residence, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs score, enhanced pnp, Express Entry, Invitation to Apply, ita, PNP, provincial nominee program, trade occupation category

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:00:57 +0000

After a slowdown in Express Entry draws throughout September, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased the frequency of federal immigration selections throughout the month of October. In addition to this, IRCC also held the second Express Entry trade occupations draw of 2024, the first selection for this group since July of this year. This […]

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How IRCC’s new Immigration Levels Plan prioritizes in-Canada candidates

October 31, 2024 admin Canada, canadian experience class, canadian immigration, cec, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, fstp, fswp, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2025-2027

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:27 +0000

The Canadian federal government has allocated 40% of permanent admission spaces in 2025 to candidates already in Canada. According to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) newest Immigration Levels Plan, nearly half of all planned admission spaces for new permanent residents in the coming year will be allocated to a new Express Entry priority group, […]

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How many ITAs has Canada issued through Express Entry this year vs. last year?

September 25, 2024 admin canadian experience class, category-based selection draw, cec, Express Entry, federal skilled worker program, fswp, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, invitations to apply, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:50 +0000

Canada’s Express Entry system has undergone changes in the last two years. In 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced category-based selection draws under Express Entry—a policy that allows the immigration department to target candidates that meet the country’s economic and demographic goals. So, have these changes made a difference in how the Express […]

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Permanent Residence in Canada is not guaranteed for international students

July 4, 2024 admin canadian experience class, category-based selection draw, cec, designated learning institution, dli, international graduates, International students, pgwp, PNP, post-graduation work permit, provincial nominee programs, study, studying in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0000

This year has seen a variety of changes that have significantly altered the landscape of studying in Canada as a foreign student. These changes help highlight a fact about immigrating to Canada as an international student/graduate: permanent residence (PR) is not guaranteed. While Canada offers multiple pathways to work and even permanently settle in the […]

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How do Express Entry draws in 2024 compare to 2023?

June 5, 2024 admin canadian experience class, category-based selection draw, cec, Express Entry, express entry draws, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, fstp, fswp

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:31 +0000

2024 thus far has seen many changes for the Express Entry system. From routine updates with proof of funds requirements, to Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s stated intention to have more “domestic draws” for Express Entry candidates, to significantly higher CRS scores, and a month-long pause in draws. So how does the issuance of invitations to […]

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Can I count student work experience towards the Express Entry work requirement?

May 17, 2024 admin canada news, canada permanent residence, canadian experience class, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:01 +0000

All three Express Entry-managed programs require candidates to have eligible pre-existing work experience to apply for permanent residence (PR) in Canada. More information on the complete list of minimum requirements for each Express Entry program is available below. First, however, this article will provide an overview of which Express Entry programs allow candidates to use […]

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Will my job offer get me Comprehensive Ranking System points as an Express Entry candidate?

May 7, 2024 admin canada jobs, canada news, canadian experience class, canadian offer of employment, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 18:43:46 +0000

Express Entry candidates must be aware that only qualifying job offers are eligible for Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points under “arranged employment.” CRS points are an important part of the economic immigration journey for Express Entry candidates. These points are used to rank candidate profiles against one another, and they play an important role in […]

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The state of the Express Entry pool: March 2024

April 15, 2024 admin canadian experience class, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:00:11 +0000

March has marked another month of Express Entry draws, as Canada’s immigration system continues to invite candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) Certain trends continued through last month’s draws that may provide further understanding of how Express Entry may continue throughout the year. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment How does the composition of […]

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Immigration Minister declares intention to have more in-Canada immigration draws

March 23, 2024 admin Canada, canadian experience class, cec, comprehensive ranking, CRS, Express Entry, Invitation to Apply, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00:41 +0000

On Thursday March 21st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller declared his intention to pursue more “domestic draws” for temporary residents already in Canada who are candidates for permanent residence (PR). “Draws” reference PR selection rounds through pathways like Express Entry managed programs, wherein candidates from a pool are chosen based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]

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Am I eligible for Express Entry?

March 20, 2024 admin canadian experience class, canadian permanent residence, category-based selection draw, cec, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, fstp, fswp, immigration levels plan, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:07 +0000

The Express Entry system is Canada’s main pathway for economic immigration to the country—this year set to welcome 110,770 new immigrants to the country. This number is also slated to increase to 117,500 in 2025 and 2026 (each). In light of this reality, newcomers and those considering immigration to Canada may find it important to […]

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