Express Entry: IRCC invites 4,000 CEC candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:32:35 +0000

In the third draw of the year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527 and to have […]

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These are the TEER 2 and 3 jobs that can still get your spouse a family open work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:19:17 +0000

The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit. On January 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that spouses of foreign workers would only be eligible for spousal open work permits (SOWPs) if their spouse worked in […]

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Marc Miller announces further measures to enhance border security

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:16:27 +0000

In a press conference today, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty announced further measures aimed at enhancing border security and integrity. Minister Miller provided information on the effects of new visitor visa policies, and measures targeting abuse in Canada’s asylum system, and discussed the possibility of forthcoming changes […]

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Canada holds first CEC draw of the year

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:26:46 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 1,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 542. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment […]

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New to Canada? You may be eligible for government-funded settlement services

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:11 +0000

Some newcomers arriving to Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help support them in adapting to life in Canada. Settlement services can help newcomers with tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, finding employment, and even making new friends. Studies have shown […]

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Ban on flagpoling now in effect

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0000

As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect. Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to apply directly to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to extend their stay in […]

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Ban on flagpoling comes into effect today

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0000

As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect. Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to apply directly to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to extend their stay in […]

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Flagpoling set to end as IRCC tightens border security: Marc Miller

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:08:24 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to end flagpoling. In a televised interview on Tuesday, Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that “closing the loophole” is one of the ways the department is beefing up border security. “People who are here on a work permit or what not…will be turned around right away,” he […]

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IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in third draw of December

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:14:08 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in its first draw of the week. The department issued 1,085 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a PNP-only draw. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727 to be considered. Today’s draw marks the […]

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IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in first French-language draw of December

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:01:05 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) in another Express Entry draw. The department issued 800 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection for candidates with French-language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 466 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment […]

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