IRCC confirms it will continue with current Express Entry categories

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:29 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially confirmed that it will continue using the six categories currently eligible for category-based selection in Express Entry draws in 2024. In an email alert from IRCC, the department said that it will continue selecting candidates with, “particular qualifications such as education, work experience, or language skills to […]

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Who received ITAs in the recent Express Entry category-based selection draw?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:10 +0000

Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a category-based draw for Express Entry candidates with French-language proficiency. The draw took place on February 1 and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of all candidates who received an ITA was 365. This CRS score marked the second-lowest […]

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IRCC invites 1,040 Express Entry candidates in latest draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:54:33 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 1,040 candidates in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 543. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment It was the second draw of 2024 following the draw on January 10 which […]

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Canada invests $86 million to recognize foreign healthcare credentials

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:00:03 +0000

On January 15th, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced $86 million in funding to 15 organizations across Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The funding will go towards speeding up the accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHP), since long wait times and difficulty finding a family […]

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What are the highest-paying IT jobs in Canada?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:00:45 +0000

Canada’s information technology (IT) sector is rapidly growing within the global landscape. Renowned for its innovation and skilled workforce, the Canadian tech industry has emerged as a key player in various domains, including artificial intelligence, software development, telecommunications, and clean technology. Cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal have become epicenters for tech innovation, with a […]

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Express Entry’s most in-demand jobs in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Securing a job is often an important step for many temporary residents (those on a work, study, or visitor visa), in not just establishing themselves in Canada economically, but also in building eligibility for economic pathways to permanent residence (PR). In light of this, many newcomers are interested in what the in-demand jobs are in […]

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Immigration Minister gives update on new Francophone immigration policies and targets

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:59:15 +0000

This morning, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller announced a series of initiatives that will support Francophone immigration outside of Quebec. The measures include a new Francophone immigration policy, the renewal and expansion of the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiatives, a new program to support Francophone immigration, and the implementation of the Action Plan […]

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Canada invites candidates in the first Express Entry draw of 2024

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:52:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations in the first Express Entry draw of the year. The department invited 1,510 candidates to apply in a general draw. They required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 546. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment A general draw considers candidates from all Express Entry […]

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Express Entry: What are your options if your PGWP is expiring?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:39 +0000

On December 7, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made several announcements regarding Canada’s international student program. Among them, the department has confirmed that it will not be offering any additional extensions to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. IRCC has offered PGWP work permit extensions three times over recent years. It introduced the measure following […]

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IRCC invites 5,900 candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:46:36 +0000

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.  Get a Free […]

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