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, known for its open-arm nature and a range of possibilities, continues to be a magnet for people from all over the world. This is one of the most fascinating features of Canadian immigration: you can immigrate to Canada without a job offer. In this guide, we will explore different pathways that enable you to immigrate...
The first Express Entry draw for May 2024 has taken place, marking a significant moment for many hopeful immigrants. On May 30, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent out 2,985 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency, targeting candidates with provincial nominations and high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. This blog post dives...
On May 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled revamped requirements for Express Entry proof of funds for the year 2024. These updates, based on 50% of the low-income cut-off totals, signify a routine adjustment aimed at ensuring the program’s effectiveness. Express Entry candidates have until May 27, 2024, to align their settlement...
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’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...
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...
With just 2-3 program-specific draws in a year, many foreign skilled workers in the EE pool got ITAs and became Canadian permanent residents without even coming across a program-specific EE draw. Express Entry is the application system for: Federal Skilled Worker Program Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canada Experience Class program. The CRS scoring system...
Your educational qualification plays a significant role in determining whether you are eligible for immigrating to Canada. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Canada is an integral part of the skilled worker immigration process. Purpose of the ECA? The ECA is an independent verification of the validity and authenticity of your degree, diploma, certificate, or credential....
