IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:58:23 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 4,000 ITAs in a category-based draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-only. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment […]

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How does my spouse or common-law partner impact my CRS score?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:39 +0000

Most newcomers applying through Canada’s economic immigration pathways will want to bring their spouse or common-law partners with them. Canada’s immigration system is sensitive to these needs. Having a loved one in your immigration application can impact your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. While certain scoring sub-categories may be negatively impacted by the presence of […]

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Can I have more than one Express Entry profile?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:00:23 +0000

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). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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How to immigrate to Canada as a couple

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:00:52 +0000

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 […]

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Looking to gain Canadian permanent residence? Here are tools to increase your French language ability

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Recent months have seen Express Entry begin targeted category-based draws for candidates in the federal pool who meet Canada’s economic and demographic goals. For 2023, one of these candidate categories is those with French-language proficiency. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held targeted draws for this group, inviting candidates with French proficiency; and […]

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IRCC to provide more flexibility for work permit holders to also study in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:47:06 +0000

On June 27th, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new temporary measure that will remove the limit on the length of study programs that temporary foreign workers can enrol in without a study permit. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Through this […]

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Express Entry: How to get a high Comprehensive Ranking System score 

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:16 +0000

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank skilled worker candidates who want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. Express Entry is a system that manages applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic class immigrants. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Express […]

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2022: Express Entry year in review

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:00:51 +0000

The past year has been a unique one for Canada’s Express Entry application management system. The resumption of all-program draws, after an 18-month pause that began in December 2020, has allowed Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to work towards,  pre-pandemic targets of Express Entry invitations. Over the year, the department has been working towards […]

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Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking Scores in 2022

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:00:04 +0000

This July marked the return of the Express Entry system for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, as Canada invited skilled immigrants from overseas for the first time since 2020. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment There are three programs managed by the Express Entry system: The Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP); The Federal Skilled Trades […]

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Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:49 +0000

Anyone who is considering immigrating to Canada under an Express Entry program will very quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using the CRS when it introduced Express Entry in 2015. The CRS is a detailed and evidence-based approach designed to identify immigrants who have the best chance of succeeding in the Canadian […]

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