Canada is adjusting its targets for permanent resident admissions. In today’s release of the Immigration Levels Plan, the government has outlined the following reductions in permanent resident intake goals: The targets for economic immigration in 2025 have only decreased by 15%, from 272,000 to 232,000, with 40% of these immigrants expected to already...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry draw. A total of 1,800 ITAs were issued in a category-specific draw targeting candidates in trade occupations, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 433 required. This marks the first trade occupation category-based draw...
Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller shared important perspectives on the ongoing changes in Canada’s immigration policies during an interview on October 18, after participating in a citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg. This ceremony, which celebrated the induction of more than 80 new Canadian citizens, provided an opportunity for Miller to address existing immigration issues...
In the most recent BC PNP draw held on October 22, approximately 122 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued through targeted rounds of invitations. Of these, 60 invitations were extended in a targeted draw for 35 tech occupations under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, along with their Express...
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....
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