IRCC issues 500 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in second 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 500  ITAs in a draw that only considered Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment […]

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IRCC’s application backlog shows steady increase over the summer

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:59 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog increased to 1,078,300 as of August 31, 2024. According to the latest data, IRCC’s application backlog increased by 7.6% from July to August 2024. July was already significant because the backlog had increased to over a million for the first time in months. Despite the department’s efforts […]

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Express Entry: 1,613 candidates invited in draw for PNP candidates

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 1,613 ITAs in a draw that only considered Express Entry candidates with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 743 to be considered. Get […]

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October 2024: State of the Express Entry Pool

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:53 +0000

After a busy August and July, September saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) slow down Express Entry draws. In September, the immigration department held three Express Entry draws, continuing to prioritize domestic and francophone candidates to be invited to apply for permanent residence (PR). Let’s look at Express Entry draws over the last month, […]

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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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Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:00:25 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have issued invitations for candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs. Ontario and British Columbia have done so through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). PNPs were introduced in 1998 to help spread the benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada that historically did not attract many newcomers. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship […]

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How much do I need to save up to move to Canada?

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Many Canadian immigration pathways have a minimum funds requirement. These funds vary depending on the pathway and prove to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you have enough money to support yourself during the first few months of your stay. This will also make it easier to cover living expenses while finding work and […]

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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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IRCC issues 1,000 invitations to apply in latest Express Entry draw for French speakers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:29:33 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,000 ITAs  in a category-based draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw […]

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Live Webinar: Mortgage Basics: A Newcomer’s Guide to Financing a Home in Canada

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:36:14 +0000

Are you new to Canada, considering buying your first home, and looking for a little guidance? This webinar could be an opportunity to learn more about how to finance your home purchase in your new country. CanadaVisa and TD invite you to join us for a free webinar: Mortgage Basics: A Newcomer’s Guide to Financing […]

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