Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider Express Entry

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:13 +0000

Temporary residents currently living in Quebec have a number of options should they wish to settle elsewhere in Canada. If you’re currently living in Quebec and pursuing Canadian permanent residence (PR), you may want to consider these other options, given the recent pause of two prominent Quebec immigration streams: the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) […]

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ANALYSIS: How this year’s Immigration Levels Plan affects the chances of success for Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:57 +0000

Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan has significant implications for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Express Entry system. According the Plan, more permanent residency spots have been allocated for Express Entry candidates in 2025. Two types of candidates can expect to benefit from these changes: Candidates in Canada; and Candidates who qualify for category-based […]

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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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These are the candidates receiving ITAs from category-based selection draws

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:08 +0000

Being eligible for a category-based selection draw could make all the difference to Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores below 500. That’s because the CRS score for both the general and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws have not dipped below 500 throughout 2024. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment In contrast, the […]

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Is your partner the better principal applicant for Canadian PR?

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:56 +0000

Changing the principal applicant you use for Express Entry can boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Express Entry system selects candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. CRS scores are determined by factors like age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and family ties to Canada. If you and […]

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Canada invites 1,800 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for trade occupations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:43 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,800 ITAs in a category-based selection draw for candidates in trade occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 433 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This […]

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IRCC issues 400 ITAs to CEC candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:43 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 400 ITAs in a draw that considered candidates through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry […]

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IRCC issues 648 ITAs in latest PNP-only Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:43 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 648 ITAs in a that considered only Express Entry candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791 to be considered. Get a Free […]

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Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:19 +0000

If you’re thinking about immigrating to Canada through an Express Entry program, understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) can be a huge advantage. In 2023, Canada issued 110,266 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Permanent Residence (PR) through its Express Entry system, between its first and last draw of the year. According to its Immigration Levels […]

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IRCC issues 1,000 ITAs in third Express Entry draw this week

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:53:21 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,000  ITAs in a category-based selection draw for French-speaking proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 444 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This was the […]

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