How to maximize your Express Entry CRS score if you’re aged 30 or over

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:15 +0000

Express Entry is Canada’s largest source of immigration. When applicants apply to immigrate to this country through Express Entry, eligible Express Entry applicants are scored through a point-allocation grid called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Introduction to Express Entry and the CRS The CRS is a points grid that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

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What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:00:24 +0000

The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit, meaning it allows the student to work for any employer of their choice in Canada and to work for any Canadian employer without needing a job offer. It allows international student graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years. Schedule a […]

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Understanding Express Entry as a path toward Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:57 +0000

Express Entry is Canada’s main method for bringing international skilled workers to this country through permanent residence. One common misconception about Express Entry, however, is that this title denotes the name of a Canadian immigration program itself. In fact, Express Entry is simply the name given to the online system used to cumulatively manage skilled […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:00:57 +0000

Canada is a popular destination for individuals living in Saudi Arabia because of the various economic opportunities offered in a variety of coveted sectors such as information and communication technology, health, science and engineering related fields. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Due to factors such as English proficiency, education level and work […]

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Immigration has greatly increased number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:13:34 +0000

Immigration to Canada has driven up the number of Canadians who speak a language other than English and French at home, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In particular, the amount of Canadians who spoke predominately a South Asian language at home grew immensely from 2016 […]

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Canadian immigration: How to improve your Express Entry CRS score

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:15:03 +0000

A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is the most influential factor in receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system. Put simply, candidates with the highest CRS scores are the most likely to get an ITA. If you are not confident that your CRS score is high enough, […]

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Analysis: Factors that may affect Express Entry CRS scores

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:08 +0000

Canada has resumed all-program Express Entry draws as of July 6. Since then, the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in each draw has grown by 250 each week, causing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirements to go down. That being said, score cutoffs are still quite high. The most recent Express Entry […]

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Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:49 +0000

Anyone who is considering immigrating to Canada under an Express Entry program will very quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using the CRS when it introduced Express Entry in 2015. The CRS is a detailed and evidence-based approach designed to identify immigrants who have the best chance of succeeding in the Canadian […]

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Saskatchewan invites 576 Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:42:06 +0000

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) sent out a total of 576 invitations to apply (ITA) to candidates in the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories on February 27, 2020. In order to be selected, candidates needed to have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the SINP. Through the EOI system, the SINP […]

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Canada invites 3,400 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:30:14 +0000

The Government of Canada issued 3,400 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a draw held January 22. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in today’s draw was 471, a reduction of 2 points over the minimum score in the previous Express Entry draw held January 8. Immigration, Refugees […]

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