In the latest Express Entry draw, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539. This draw marked the second Express Entry draw of the week, following the October...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent out Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. A total of 648 ITAs were issued, specifically targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To qualify for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791. This draw marks the...
If you need Canadian citizenship faster than the usual processing time, you can request urgent processing. This option speeds up citizenship applications, but only in special situations. This article covers all the essential details about urgent processing, including eligibility requirements, how to apply, and key guidelines to help make the process smooth. What...
Support for high immigration levels in Canada has dropped to its lowest point in 25 years, according to an annual report by the Environics Institute. This Canadian research agency gathers data on government, economic, and social issues, gauging public opinion through surveys. The 2024 findings show that six in 10 Canadians now feel...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held an Express Entry draw today, issuing 1,307 invitations for provincial nominations under the Skilled Trades Stream. Candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 405 and 435, and experience in one of 47 specified skilled trades (NOC codes), were invited in this round. This draw considered...
Individuals interested in applying for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program must submit their applications by October 21. The 2024 application pool was opened by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last December. The IEC program allows young people from over 30 countries with Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada to obtain work permits....
In the latest BC PNP draw on October 16, approximately 189 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued across both general and targeted invitation rounds. A total of 102 invitations were issued in a general draw for the skilled worker and international graduate streams, including their Express Entry options. The...
The growing diplomatic rift between India and Canada goes beyond a political standoff and could have lasting effects on immigration policies, visa processing, and the lives of immigrants. As tensions rise, both governments are adjusting their diplomatic approaches, and immigration—a key area of cooperation—is likely to be significantly impacted. Latest News on the...
IRCC has provided updated information on the programs eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). According to new guidelines introduced in September, international graduates at certain study levels applying for a PGWP after November 1 must now meet specific field of study requirements to qualify for the permit. *Note: These requirements do not...
Quebec is implementing a new limit on the number of foreign nationals invited through the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ), capping invitations to no more than 25% from any single country. The province’s immigration minister, Jean François Roberge, announced this policy on October 9, with it being effective from October 9, 2024, to...
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