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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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IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization

August 12, 2023 admin cael, Canada, celpip, Express Entry, ielts, immigration, IRCC, ircc language testing, language testing, pearson, pte, sds, study

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:30:21 +0000

On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to ensure the candidates meet the required level of English or French language proficiency. […]

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British Columbia and Manitoba nominate candidates in latest round of PNP draws

August 12, 2023 admin bcpnp, bcpnp results, british columbia immigration, Canada, canadian immigration, immigrate to canada, immigration, Manitoba, mpnp, mpnp results, PNP, pnp results, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:00:52 +0000

British Columbia and Manitoba have nominated candidates this week in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Provinces can nominate candidates for permanent residency because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a yearly number of nominations to each province that […]

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A look at Express Entry for the remainder of 2023

August 11, 2023 admin Canada, category based draws, cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, immigration, immigration levels plan, stem occupations, tech talent strategy

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:09 +0000

The summer of 2023 has seen some major changes to how Canada’s Express Entry application management system chooses which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs). While Express Entry has been unpredictable recently, over the past few weeks some patterns have begun to emerge that may set the tone for the remainder of the year. The […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island hold provincial nomination draws this week

August 6, 2023 admin alberta advantage immigration program, alberta provincial nominee program, british columbia provincial nominee program, immigration, ontario Provincial Nominee Program, PNP, pnp results, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:19 +0000

This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Read on below to get a full breakdown of PNP results for this week. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration PNP Results: July 29th to August 3rd Ontario The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) held provincial draws under three different nomination streams: The […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island hold provincial nomination draws this week.

August 5, 2023 admin alberta advantage immigration program, alberta provincial nominee program, british columbia provincial nominee program, immigration, ontario Provincial Nominee Program, PNP, pnp results, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:19 +0000

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Funding your start up or business as a newcomer in Canada

August 4, 2023 admin business funding, business immigration, business immigration canada, canada entrepreneur immigration, entrepreneur immigration, Express Entry, immigration, innovation, PNP, Quebec, start up funding, start-up visa

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:00:14 +0000

Canada provides various options for entrepreneurs looking to immigrate to start a business. Once in Canada, immigrant entrepreneurs may be looking for funding to get their business started or to support their growth. Funding options available to immigrants will vary depending on the specific needs of a particular business. Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever category-based selection for trades occupations

August 3, 2023 admin article position 1, Canada, canada immigration, cec, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, fstp, fswp, immigration, ita, labour shortage, sean fraser, selection categories

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 3rd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 1,500 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for candidates in the Skilled Trades. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds targeted round of Express Entry invitations for French speakers on August 2nd

August 2, 2023 admin article position 1, Canada, canada immigration, cec, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, fstp, fswp, immigration, ita, labour shortage, sean fraser, selection categories

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 2nd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 800 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for people with French language proficiency. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds all-program round of Express Entry invitations

August 1, 2023 admin article position 1, Canada, canada immigration, cec, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, fstp, fswp, immigration, ita, labour shortage, sean fraser, selection categories

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. The department issued invitations to apply to 2000 candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 517. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout […]

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