Pivoting North: A Guide for U.S. Residents Looking to Move to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:48 +0000

To attract more global tech talent to Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently opened a new three-year Open Work Permit stream for H-1B holders living in the United States (U.S.). After opening the stream for applications on July 16, the federal government announced that it was closing the program after reaching the intended […]

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Canadian immigration: What newcomers can expect and need to know about Canada’s health care system

Credit to Author: Cigna| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:10:20 +0000

It’s no secret why Canada attracts people from around the world – it’s a great place to visit and an even better place to live and work. Canada is a feast for the eyes and offers a great quality of life, which is why it’s become a firm favourite with expats. It also boasts an […]

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IRCC outlines targets for category based Express Entry invitations

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:44 +0000

A new report by the Globe and Mail sheds additional light on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry category-based selection targets for 2023. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment IRCC began holding category-based Express Entry draws in late June. There are six categories in total, which have been chosen to achieve specific economic goals. […]

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Canada’s health care system explained: What newcomers can expect and need to know

Credit to Author: Cigna| Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:59:20 +0000

It’s no secret why Canada attracts people from around the world – it’s a great place to visit and an even better place to live and work. Canada is a feast for the eyes and offers a great quality of life, which is why it’s become a firm favourite with expats. It also boasts an […]

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Canada holds yet another Express Entry draw on July 12

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:21:40 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. On July 12th the department invited 3,800 candidates in a French language category-based draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 375.  Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week.  Here is […]

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Express Entry Draw Results this Week: IRCC issues 800 invitations on July 11

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:21:40 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. The department invited 800 candidates in an all-program draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Here […]

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IRCC invites 1,500 Express Entry candidates in third round of invitations this week

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:55:34 +0000

IRCC has invited Express Entry candidates for the third day in a row. Today, invitations were issued to candidates who are eligible for category-based selection in healthcare occupations. In total, 1,500 candidates were invited. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 463. This is lowest CRS score of any Express Entry round of invitations issued […]

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BREAKING: IRCC invites 1,500 Express Entry candidates in third round of invitations this week

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:55:34 +0000

IRCC has invited Express Entry candidates for the third day in a row. Today, invitations were issued to candidates who are eligible for category-based selection in healthcare occupations. In total, 1,500 candidates were invited. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 463. This is lowest CRS score of any Express Entry round of invitations issued […]

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How IRCC will prioritize transport occupations in Express Entry category-based draws

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:19 +0000

On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was launching category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment IRCC will give preference to Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: Healthcare Science, technology, […]

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Canada holds first-ever category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare workers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:56:38 +0000

IRCC has invited 500 healthcare workers under the new Express Entry category-based selection draws. Candidates required a minimum comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 476. This is the very first category-based selection draw since the six new categories were announced on May 31. A second round, inviting 1,500 workers to apply, will take place on July […]

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