BREAKING: Canada launches Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 and aims to improve labour mobility in North America. It may impact thousands of workers in high-tech industries […]

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Canada to launch Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders today

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as the Canadian government releases more information. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 […]

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Everything you need to know about STEM occupations for Express Entry category-based draws

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:54 +0000

On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed the first round of category-based draws for STEM professions will take place this week. Last week, IRCC held the first-ever round of category-based Express Entry draws, inviting healthcare workers. […]

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March was a historic month for Express Entry

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:58 +0000

In March 2023, Express Entry hit four major milestones, including setting a record for the most Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in a single all-program draw since the application management system began operating in 2015. Express Entry is an application management system run by Canada’s federal government, used to cumulatively manage immigration applications from three […]

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Can I travel back to my home country after submitting my electronic Application for Permanent Residence through Express Entry?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:57 +0000

An electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR) is the result of a successful Express Entry application. In other words, after applying to any of the three programs (more on that later) managed under the Express Entry system, an eAPR is what applicants finally submit to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if they receive an […]

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Coming to Canada as a skilled worker: Express Entry or the Provincial Nominee Program?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:59 +0000

The federal government and the provinces and territories can operate their own distinct immigration programs. However, the federal government makes the final decision about whether a candidate can obtain permanent residence. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Express Entry is a federal system that manages applications by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

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Express Entry: How to get a high Comprehensive Ranking System score 

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:16 +0000

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank skilled worker candidates who want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. Express Entry is a system that manages applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic class immigrants. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Express […]

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Understanding the Express Entry tie-breaking rule

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:01 +0000

Express Entry is the Canadian federal government’s top immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers. To help rank and choose between Express Entry candidates with the same Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a tie-breaking rule that works based on the date and time that “profiles were first submitted to […]

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How Indian students are changing the educational demographic of Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:23 +0000

International students are changing the demographics of education in Canada, with Indian international students overwhelmingly leading the charge. Discover your options to study in Canada According to Statistics Canada’s September 12th report, the demand for post-college credential programs (PCC) (credentials typically requiring some other form of post-secondary education first to be eligible) has shot up […]

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The traits of Canada’s most successful immigrants—Study

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:04 +0000

Recently, Statistics Canada released their report “Immigration selection factors and the earnings of principal applicants”. The report was an update of the 2015 investigation that helped guide development of Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); the main way that skilled foreign workers are assessed by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Get a Free Canadian […]

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