October 2024: State of the Express Entry Pool

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:53 +0000

After a busy August and July, September saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) slow down Express Entry draws. In September, the immigration department held three Express Entry draws, continuing to prioritize domestic and francophone candidates to be invited to apply for permanent residence (PR). Let’s look at Express Entry draws over the last month, […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:00:25 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have issued invitations for candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs. Ontario and British Columbia have done so through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). PNPs were introduced in 1998 to help spread the benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada that historically did not attract many newcomers. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship […]

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How much do I need to save up to move to Canada?

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Many Canadian immigration pathways have a minimum funds requirement. These funds vary depending on the pathway and prove to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you have enough money to support yourself during the first few months of your stay. This will also make it easier to cover living expenses while finding work and […]

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IRCC issues 1,000 invitations to apply in latest Express Entry draw for French speakers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:29:33 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,000 ITAs  in a category-based draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw […]

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IRCC issues 911 invitations to apply in Express Entry draw for PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:29:33 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 911 ITAs  in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates only. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 732 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw […]

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Ontario and British Columbia nominate PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:24 +0000

This week both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held provincial selections for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were chosen for their professional experience, employment and language abilities. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration results (August 31st-September 6th) Ontario On September […]

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Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for skilled newcomers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:30 +0000

On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for newcomers in health care and agriculture occupations. Saskatchewan’s Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said the new pathways are another way the province is aligning its immigration program with current immigration […]

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IRCC introduces open work permit options for some PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an OWP if they have a job offer, a valid work permit, or a work permit that expired […]

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IRCC introduces open work permit options for some PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an OWP if they have a job offer, a valid work permit, or a work permit that expired […]

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Canada issues 3,300 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:47:26 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the second Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 3,300 candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC)- only draw. To be considered, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Yesterday, […]

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