IRCC invites 2,850 Express Entry candidates in latest draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:09:00 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the first Express Entry draw of the month. The department issued 2,850  invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 525. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment There were six draws throughout February […]

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Why fewer French speakers in Canada may help your immigration chances

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:00:03 +0000

According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, nearly all of Canada’s immigrants could conduct a conversation in one of the country’s two official languages (English and French)—93.6% according to the latest census. However, there is more to the story. Though most immigrants can conduct a conversation in either English or French, English is favored among newcomers […]

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Who received ITAs in the last Express Entry healthcare category-based selection draw?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:24 +0000

On February 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a category-based draw for Express Entry candidates with experience in healthcare occupations where the department issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to those with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 422. This CRS score marked the lowest minimum score of any healthcare draw since the introduction […]

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The current state of the Express Entry pool: February 2024

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:19 +0000

Canada’s Express Entry management system has continued into 2024, issuing more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates from all three of its programs. The composition of the candidate pool is a key factor in how the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores and the draw sizes are determined under Express Entry, is. While it is […]

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IRCC confirms it will continue with current Express Entry categories

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:29 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially confirmed that it will continue using the six categories currently eligible for category-based selection in Express Entry draws in 2024. In an email alert from IRCC, the department said that it will continue selecting candidates with, “particular qualifications such as education, work experience, or language skills to […]

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Who received ITAs in the recent Express Entry category-based selection draw?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:10 +0000

Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a category-based draw for Express Entry candidates with French-language proficiency. The draw took place on February 1 and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of all candidates who received an ITA was 365. This CRS score marked the second-lowest […]

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IRCC invites 1,040 Express Entry candidates in latest draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:54:33 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 1,040 candidates in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 543. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment It was the second draw of 2024 following the draw on January 10 which […]

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Canada invests $86 million to recognize foreign healthcare credentials

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:00:03 +0000

On January 15th, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced $86 million in funding to 15 organizations across Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The funding will go towards speeding up the accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHP), since long wait times and difficulty finding a family […]

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What are the highest-paying IT jobs in Canada?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:00:45 +0000

Canada’s information technology (IT) sector is rapidly growing within the global landscape. Renowned for its innovation and skilled workforce, the Canadian tech industry has emerged as a key player in various domains, including artificial intelligence, software development, telecommunications, and clean technology. Cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal have become epicenters for tech innovation, with a […]

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Express Entry’s most in-demand jobs in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Securing a job is often an important step for many temporary residents (those on a work, study, or visitor visa), in not just establishing themselves in Canada economically, but also in building eligibility for economic pathways to permanent residence (PR). In light of this, many newcomers are interested in what the in-demand jobs are in […]

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