On October 12, IRCC presented digital modernization slides to immigration representatives and the Canadian Bar Association’s immigration law section in a meeting to offer a summary of modernizing Canada’s immigration process. Reasons Why Canada has Prioritized Improving Its Immigration Systems The Canadian government recognizes that modifying Canada’s immigration application management systems is crucial to the...
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The Impact of Changes to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) on Express Entry Applicants
A recent change to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system will impact how your work experience will be listed in your Express Entry profile, as well as the eligibility for some permanent residence applications (PR). The latest changes to the eligibility criteria can definitely make the application process for Canadian immigration confusing and stressful. NOC...
A Major Change is Coming to Canada Express Entry in 2023: Here’s What You Need to Know
Canada’s Express Entry system is going to experience some major changes in 2023. The pathway is used to welcome international skilled workers to Canada by offering permanent resident status. Specifically, Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing skilled worker applications from three different programs – the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker...
A New NOC Takes Effect for Applications for a Work Permit or Immigration to Canada
On November 16, Canada transitioned to the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) system for immigration work permit programs. It concludes that all the applicants will be required to enter a different NOC code to classify their occupation. Applicants who applied before November 16 need not stress as their applications will be reviewed under the previous...
A High Rate of Employment Has Been Reported by Statistics Canada for Immigrants
Statistics Canada recently released the Labour Force Survey data for October 2022. Unemployment has recovered from increases between May and September but remains at 5.2% in September. Manufacturing, construction, accommodation, and food services gained the most jobs, while wholesale and retail trade, as well as natural resources, decreased. Most of the new jobs were in...
The Government of Canada Plans to Welcome 500,000 Immigrants by 2025
Canada has recently released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 which aims to invite 465,000 new immigrants in 2023, 485,000 immigrants in 2024, and 500,000 new immigrants in 2025. The country broke its all-time immigration record by inviting over 405,000 immigrants in 2021 and is looking forward to welcoming approximately 432,000 immigrants this year. The Immigration...
Canada’s Global Talent Stream: Bringing in Highly Skilled Foreign Tech Talent
Canada is home to almost one million job vacancies. These vacancies are spread across the country in nearly every employment sector which is why Canada is coming up with numerous programs to support employers in hiring foreign workers. One such program which is dedicated to hiring highly skilled foreign professionals in the tech sector is...
The Province of New Brunswick Announces a New Immigration Pilot Program for Critical Workers
On November 7, the provincial government of New Brunswick announced that the province is planning to launch a new immigration pilot project: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot. This immigration stream is a joint project between federal and provincial governments in a quest to attract skilled workers into occupations that are difficult to fill. Apart...
How to Improve Your CRS Score for Express Entry?
Canada’s Express Entry System is one of the most acknowledged immigration systems. In the express entry pool, applications are arranged against each other for the process of evaluation. If applicants get the highest CRS score, they will get an invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian PR. Express Entry and the CRS – How does it...