Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has started the new year with a series of Express Entry draws. Canada held another Express entry draw #332 for CEC candidates, creating opportunities for skilled professionals seeking permanent residence in Canada. The latest rounds of invitations highlight Canada’s ongoing efforts to address labour market needs and attract global...
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Canada Invites 400 Candidates in Express Entry Draw #320: A Great Opportunity for Canadian Experience Class Candidates
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...
Canada Invites 500 CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw #317
In a continued effort to streamline the path to permanent residency, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted two significant Express Entry draws in early October 2024. These draws, targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), issued a total of 2,113 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency....
IRCC Issues 4,000 Invitations in Latest Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw
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...
IRCC’s Latest Express Entry Draw #309 Invites 3,200 CEC Candidates
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....
Canada’s First Express Entry Draw for CEC Category Invites 3000 Candidates
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...
IRCC’s New Method for Calculating Processing Times for Applications
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?...
The First Express Entry Draw of 2023 Invited 5,500 Candidates
As part of the Express Entry program, Canada held its first draw of the year today and the first since November 23. There were 5,500 candidates invited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) whose Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores were at least 507. All of these programs operate through the Express Entry system and...
Canada is Fighting Critical Shortage of Healthcare Professionals – It’s the right time for Foreign Nursing Workers!
Canada’s healthcare sector is currently fighting an acute shortage of healthcare professionals across the country that has been termed ‘endemic’. The sector is going through a high rate of burnout and staff shortages. According to the report by Statistics Canada, the number of job vacancies has increased by almost 92 percent from September to December...