The first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw of September issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR). Candidates in this draw needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509, which is 2 points higher than the previous CEC-specific draw. This is the 6th Express Entry draw in...
On September 19, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a targeted draw under the Human Capital Priorities stream, inviting 1,424 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range for this draw was between 505 and 528, targeting profiles that were created between September 19, 2023,...
Starting November 1, 2024, new language proficiency standards will be required for those applying for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). These changes are designed to enhance the ability of international graduates to integrate into the Canadian workforce by ensuring they have the language skills necessary to thrive in the country’s job market. Many...
In response to the changing demands of Canada’s immigration system, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced key new actions to manage the growing number of temporary residents, including international students and foreign workers. These steps are part of a larger plan to tackle labour shortages, protect the asylum...
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers a route to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from recognized post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada who wish to live and work in New Brunswick. To apply for this program, candidates must receive an endorsement from a designated employer. This initiative assists New Brunswick...
The most recent BC PNP draw, held on September 17, issued approximately 163 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through both general and targeted rounds. In the general draw, 65 invitations were issued under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories, including their Express Entry variants, as well as the Entry-Level...
Two new draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) took place on September 17, 2024, inviting a total of 1,443 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR). The first draw, targeting the Masters Graduate Stream, issued 1,249 invitations to candidates with an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of 53 or higher. This...
In Canada, permanent residents (PR) share many of the same benefits as citizens, such as the right to live, work, study, and invest within the country. However, key differences exist between the two statuses. A permanent resident is an individual granted PR status through immigration, but they are not considered a citizen. Citizens...
Destination Canada, in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is hosting a virtual job fair focused on tourism, hospitality, and culinary opportunities across Canada (excluding Quebec) on November 13th, 14th, and 15th. Registration opens on September 23rd and will close on October 27th, 2024. Job seekers attending the event will have...
For many years, international students have been drawn to Canada for its well-regarded universities, multicultural atmosphere, and the chance to gain work experience abroad. Earning a Canadian degree and gaining qualified work experience can significantly boost an individual’s chances of obtaining permanent residency (PR) in Canada. This is largely due to the fact...
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