How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:00:45 +0000

On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid job offer could receive an additional 50 points or an additional 200 points in […]

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New findings: newcomer entry wage growth outstripped Canadian wage growth

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:19 +0000

Newcomer entry wages grew significantly, while Canadian real wages declined, according to an article released by Statistics Canada on December 9, 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The article looked at real median entry wages (“median wages”) for new immigrants to Canada one year following their admission, over the period of 2021–2022. […]

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December 2024: State of the Express Entry pool

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:05 +0000

We can observe several patterns in recent Express Entry draws. IRCC has already held the first Express Entry draw of December, inviting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in a manner similar to the previous two months. Both November and October saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issue between 5,507, and 5,961 draws respectively, across […]

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ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000

Previous years of Express Entry draws can help us make reasonable estimates of how many Invitations to Apply (ITAs) we might expect to see issued for the remainder of 2024. Should the number of ITAs issued in the remainder of 2024, relative to the landing target for 2025, be the same as it was on […]

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November 2024: State of the Express Entry pool

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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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