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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A look at Express Entry for the remainder of 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:09 +0000

The summer of 2023 has seen some major changes to how Canada’s Express Entry application management system chooses which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs). While Express Entry has been unpredictable recently, over the past few weeks some patterns have begun to emerge that may set the tone for the remainder of the year. The […]

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Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever category-based selection for trades occupations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 3rd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 1,500 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for candidates in the Skilled Trades. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds targeted round of Express Entry invitations for French speakers on August 2nd

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 2nd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 800 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for people with French language proficiency. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds all-program round of Express Entry invitations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. The department issued invitations to apply to 2000 candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 517. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout […]

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I’m an H-1B Visa Holder: Can I pursue a Canadian Open Work Permit and Express Entry at the same time?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Holders of H-1B specialty visas in the United States will soon have another pathway to live and work in Canada. In addition to the existing permanent and temporary pathways, H-1B holders can apply for a new Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) effective July 16. The new work permit will allow eligible H-1B holders and their […]

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Healthcare and STEM make up the majority of occupations eligible for Express Entry category-based selection

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates on May 31. Yesterday, IRCC held the first-ever Express Entry category-based draw inviting healthcare workers. It says it will invite more healthcare workers over the coming week. In addition, IRCC plans to hold its first round of category-based draws for STEM […]

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Express Entry: Reviewing the first half of 2023 and a preview of the next six months

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:43 +0000

The first half of 2023 has been an interesting chapter in Express Entry history. In some ways, Express Entry has been unpredictable, as it has worked to re-establish itself after a months-long pause throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the resumption of all-program draws in July last year, Express Entry draws occurred every two weeks on […]

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Canada holds first-ever category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare workers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:56:38 +0000

IRCC has invited 500 healthcare workers under the new Express Entry category-based selection draws. Candidates required a minimum comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 476. This is the very first category-based selection draw since the six new categories were announced on May 31. A second round, inviting 1,500 workers to apply, will take place on July […]

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BREAKING: Canada holds first-ever category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare workers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:56:38 +0000

IRCC has invited 500 healthcare workers under the new Express Entry category-based selection draws. Candidates required a minimum comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 476. This is the very first category-based selection draw since the six new categories were announced on May 31. A second round, inviting 1,500 workers to apply, will take place on July […]

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