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...
Good news for skilled workers seeking to make Ontario their new home! The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has recently conducted an Express Entry draw, extending invitations to 1,269 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This represents a significant opportunity for those looking to immigrate to Canada and contribute their skills to the thriving province...
Good news for Francophone professionals seeking to make Canada their new home! Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted an Express Entry draw #314, exclusively inviting 1,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residency. This presents a fantastic opportunity for skilled workers with French language proficiency to immigrate to Canada and contribute to...
Alberta continues to make strides in attracting skilled foreign workers through its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). On August 27, 2024, the province conducted a new Alberta PNP draw, issuing 41 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates in the Express Entry stream. This latest draw emphasizes Alberta’s focus on filling key labor shortages and welcoming...
Recently, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) during the latest Express Entry draw #312. This draw is particularly noteworthy as it emphasizes the country’s focus on retaining talent already residing in Canada, ensuring that those who have gained experience in the...
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted an Express Entry draw #311 , extending 1,121 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw, held on August 26, 2024, highlights Canada’s ongoing commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants who can contribute to the nation’s economic growth....
In recent months, reports have surfaced of Canada visa holders facing unexpected pressures at entry points, such as airports in Toronto and Montreal. These concerns revolve around visitors with valid visas being encouraged or even pressured to claim asylum upon arrival, despite having no intention of doing so. This has raised questions among immigration lawyers...
The latest Express Entry Annual Report has just been released, offering a detailed look at how Canada’s primary immigration system performed over the past year. This report is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the latest trends and statistics within Canada’s Express Entry system. As always, the system continues to be a critical pathway...
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....
