Finally, On July 6 Canada resumes all-program Express Entry draws after a hiatus of 18 months. Canada has issued invitations for skilled professionals for the first time since December 2020. Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser said in a recent interview that “they are pleased to officially resume and striving to get back to the standard of...
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Good News for Skilled Workers as Canada Introduces Significant Change to Express Entry
In a significant development for Express Entry candidates across the world, Bill C-19 has received royal assent on June 23, 2022. The new law is an important development because it permits Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) the option to issue Invitation to Apply to foreign skilled workers based on occupation, language, and other subjective...
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Which Express Entry Program is Right for You?
Express Entry is an application management system. It is the main pathway that the federal government uses to welcome economic-class immigrants through three distinct programs: The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Each Express Entry program requires minimum eligibility criteria that an applicant must...
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Canada to Introduce a New PR Pathway for Temporary Residents
Recently, Canadian Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser stated that the federal government is planning to introduce a new PR pathway for temporary residents. The details on this are still limited, however, the minister specifically mentioned that “Canada is currently experiencing a lot more temporary immigrants than the estimated arrivals as per the immigration levels plan”. Earlier...
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Canada Creates a Task Force to Tackle Immigration Delays
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently announced the creation of a new task force to tackle the immigration delays in order to speed up government services such as passports, airports, and the immigration application process. The special task force will include federal ministers, who will specifically identify the gaps in the process, will review...
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Skilled Immigration—Canada’s Ticket to Economic Prosperity and Demographic Stability
Why is Canada so keen on skilled immigration? While other countries treat immigration as an option, it is more of a compulsion for Canada. This is primarily because Canada’s pro-immigration policies are rooted in pragmatic economic and demographic factors. Skilled immigration is key to Canada’s economic prosperity, and, unlike other countries, Canada has recognized and...
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Ready for FSWP Draws in 2022? Boost Your FSWP Points for an Express Entry ITA in 2022
It’s safe to say that 2022 is going to be a very different year as compared to 2021. The pandemic is definitely under control, international travel has opened up, the job situation is looking good, and it’s extremely likely that there is going to be an Express Entry draw for Federal Skilled Worker Program this...
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Canada Immigration Options through Federal Skilled Worker Program—Preparing for Return to Normalcy in 2022
2021 was a very unique year for Express Entry because it was the first, and probably the last, time Canada did not conduct even a single Express Entry draw for the Federal Skilled Worker Program throughout the year. But it’s safe to presume that 2022 won’t be another year without even a single FSWP draw,...
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PGWP, TFWP, PNP, EE—Options Galore for International Students after the Canadian Degree
I want to study in Canada but am not sure about becoming a Canadian permanent resident after graduation. I want to work in Canada after graduating from a Canadian university but without immediately opting for permanent residence. I want to work in Canada first and then consider PR options after I get some experience. Multiple...