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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Ontario and Manitoba issue invitations under Provincial Nominee Programs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:00:19 +0000

Ontario and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan issue invitations under Provincial Nominee Programs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:00:26 +0000

British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most Canadian provinces and […]

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IRCC confirms IT glitch affecting Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:00:36 +0000

In an email to CIC News, an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) spokesperson has confirmed that there have been IT issues in the Express Entry system following the implementation of National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021. This includes Express Entry candidates who are in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). While IRCC says the department is […]

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British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:00:07 +0000

British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous […]

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Manitoba and Prince Edward Island hold draws for Provincial Nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:00:08 +0000

Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous […]

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Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:21 +0000

This week, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have issued invitations to apply to skilled worker candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is […]

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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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Quebec and British Columbia issue invitations for provincial immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Quebec and British Columbia have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs). Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not […]

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British Columbia and Ontario invite candidates in most recent Provincial Nomination draws

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:00:14 +0000

British Columbia and Ontario have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]

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