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Canada to target occupations in Express Entry draws starting in 2023

December 14, 2022 admin Express Entry, immigration, IRCC, jobs, labour market, national occupational classification, noc, noc 2021, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:40 +0000

Starting in 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score. The expected changes to Express Entry were made possible by Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent, or passed in both houses of parliament, on […]

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Express Entry changing to targeted draws in Q1 2023

December 14, 2022 admin Express Entry, immigration, IRCC, jobs, labour market, national occupational classification, noc, noc 2021, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:40 +0000

Starting in 2023, IRCC will use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score. The expected changes to Express Entry were made possible by Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent, or passed in both houses of parliament, on June 23. Under the Bill, […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 2.2 million

December 9, 2022 admin Express Entry, family, immigration, IRCC, pgp, pgwp, PNP, PR, spousal sponsorship, study permits, tfwp, tr, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:26 +0000

New data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that Canada’s immigration backlog has dropped to just over 2.2 million. In an email to CIC News, IRCC provided updated data, which is current as of December 2. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since July 2021: November 3, […]

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Immigrating to Canada from Turkey

December 7, 2022 admin canada immigration, canada immigration levels, CRS, Express Entry, fswp, immigration, IRCC, PNP, provincial nomination, turkish in canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:40:00 +0000

Deciding to leave your home country and immigrate to another is a life-altering decision. If you chose Canada as your new home, there are several immigration pathways to choose from. Canada is always seeking the best and brightest talent from around the globe, with a particular emphasis on skilled workers. It follows that Express Entry […]

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Canada’s relationship with Indo-Pacific countries key to our immigration future

December 5, 2022 admin Canada, immigration, indo-pacific region, indo-pacific strategy, IRCC

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:00:16 +0000

On November 30, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a press release reinforcing the value of the country’s relationships with nations in the Indo-Pacific region as it relates to the future of immigration in Canada. A relationship that has been “forged through generations of deep … connections”, the Indo-Pacific region has also more […]

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Spouses of some Work Permit holders are now eligible to apply for Open Work Permits

December 3, 2022 admin announcement, Canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs, open work permit, open work permit for spouses, open work permit holders, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:44:06 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses of some Work Permit holders. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm What are Work Permits? Work permits allow foreign nationals (i.e.: […]

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Spouses of Open Work Permit holders are now eligible to apply for Open Work Permits

December 2, 2022 admin announcement, Canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs, open work permit, open work permit for spouses, open work permit holders, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:44:06 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses of OWP holders. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm What are Open Work Permits? Work permits allow foreign nationals (i.e.: individuals […]

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International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by 20%

December 1, 2022 admin Canada, international experience canada, IRCC, jobs, seasonal employment, study, travel, visit, Work

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:51:58 +0000

Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today. The IEC program allows youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years living in any of Canada’s […]

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Weighing the costs and benefits of applying for Express Entry

November 30, 2022 admin Express Entry, ime, immigration, immigration medical exam, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, panel physician, permanent residence, police clearance certificates, PR, RCMP, right of permanent residence fee, royal canadian mounted police

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:28 +0000

Immigration to Canada is often a huge decision, that brings with it better-quality education, healthcare, earnings, and all-around living standards. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, […]

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IRCC to implement internal changes based on the Gender Based Analysis Plus audit

November 26, 2022 admin Anti-Racism, auditor general, canada immigration, equality, gender-based analysis, immigration, IRCC, oag

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:06 +0000

CIC News has obtained an internal memorandum from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) containing recommendations based on the most recent Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA) audit, released by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The audit determines if government departments are using GBA when implementing policies and programs. This year’s audit also sought […]

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