The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023, inviting 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 484. The all-program draw means that candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled...
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool are anxiously waiting for their invitations to apply for permanent residency. The last-all program draws took place almost two months ago, leaving Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders in the CEC program concerned as their permits approach expiration. Express Entry draws have been program-specific, targeting...
Canada is known for its welcoming attitude toward immigrants. The country has set a goal to welcome more than 1.45 million new immigrants across its immigration streams over the next three years. The reason behind this is not only to strengthen the economy but also to improve the country’s demography and culture. The Canadian government...
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, recently announced that Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders whose permits are expiring in 2022 and 2023 can apply for an Open Work Permit extension starting from April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will allow PGWP holders to continue working legally in Canada for a maximum duration of three...
Quebec has released its 2023 list of jobs eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing. This list affects salaried workers, but not those who are self-employed, and applies to all of Quebec. It takes into account the labour needs of all regions and has grown by more than 100 occupations in the last...
Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island have recently issued provincial nominations to candidates in their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). PNPs provide provinces with the opportunity to select economic immigration candidates who can easily integrate into the provincial economy and labor force. A provincial nomination strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent residency and provides additional...
On March 15th, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the seventh Express Entry draw of the year. In this draw, 7,000 candidates were issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 490. This draw breaks the record of the previous all-program draw on January...
Canada is experiencing explosive population growth leading to soaring rent prices in major cities. This condition has forced many Canadians to leave these urban centres and look for more affordable housing options in other communities. In light of these developments, there is a belief that immigration may compromise the Canadian housing market by creating a...
The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has held its midterm meeting in Halifax, providing an update on Canada’s top immigration priorities. The FMRI consists of federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for immigration, who come together to discuss Canada’s immigration system’s effectiveness in meeting economic and regional needs. At the last meeting, the...
