Canada’s immigration system continues to offer valuable opportunities for skilled workers, and the latest Express Entry draw is no exception. On October 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 400 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residency. This draw (#320) marked another significant round of invitations, with a...
On September 19, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) exclusively invited 4,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the latest Express Entry draw. Candidates who received an ITA in this draw were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509. This latest Express Entry draw marks the third of the...
In a surprising move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) opened a second Express Entry draw within just two days, inviting 3,200 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residency. This latest draw, held on August 14, 2024, is an attempt to attract skilled workers who have already established themselves in the country....
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to shape the future of immigration with its latest Express Entry draw. On July 31st, IRCC issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 5,000 candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-only draw, marking the ninth draw in a particularly active month. An Overview of Express Entry Express Entry is...
The latest Express Entry draw for CEC category, conducted on May 31, 2024, has brought exciting news for many aspiring permanent residents. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 522 or higher. Breaking Down the Latest Canada Express Entry...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced a significant change in how they calculate processing times for certain applications, introducing forward-looking processing times. This update aims to provide applicants with more accurate estimates of how long it will take to process their applications, helping them better plan their immigration journey. What Programs Are Affected?...
In a recent development, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the third Express Entry draw of the month, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates. This draw, held on April 23, saw the issuance of 2,095 ITAs to Express Entry candidates, marking significant opportunities for skilled individuals to immigrate to Canada. Understanding the nuances...
March 21st, 2024 marked a significant moment in the realm of Canadian immigration when the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, hinted at potential changes in the country’s approach to facilitating the transition of temporary residents to permanent status. Amidst the anticipation, many are left wondering: Will the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship...
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...
