Canada invites another 7,000 candidates in surprise Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:10:39 +0000

IRCC has just invited candidates in the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw, with a minimum CRS score of 484. An all-program draw means candidates are considered from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience […]

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Getting a Canadian driver’s license as a newly landed immigrant

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:35 +0000

It is illegal to drive in Canada without a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance. Car insurance All drivers in Canada must either get insurance coverage for a vehicle that they own or make sure they are listed on the appropriate car insurance plan if they regularly drive a car owned by a relative […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination in most recent draws

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:00:33 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island have issued provincial nominations to candidates in the PNP this week. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) give provinces the opportunity to select economic immigration candidates who will integrate easily into the provincial economy and labour force. Receiving a provincial nomination strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent residence. For […]

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Canada announces new immigration support for Turkish and Syrian nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:26:52 +0000

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced new measures in response to the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred in February. The measures, which will be in effect between March 29 and September 25, 2023, include: Priority processing for immigration applications submitted by those impacted by the earthquake. Cost-free extensions for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination in most recent draws

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:00:33 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island have issued provincial nominations to candidates in the PNP this week. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) give provinces the opportunity to select economic immigration candidates who will integrate easily into the provincial economy and labour force. Receiving a provincial nomination strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent residence. For example, […]

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Express Entry: Canada holds largest all-program draw ever

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:15:47 +0000

IRCC held the seventh Express Entry draw of 2023 today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 7,000 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 490. The number of ITAs in this draw beats the previous record of 5,500 candidates invited in the last all-program draw on January 18. In […]

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Is this Canadian immigration website legitimate?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:00:47 +0000

The Canadian immigration system is increasingly using the power of the internet to facilitate many parts of the newcomer journey. Toward the end of 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) “began its transition to 100% digital applications for all permanent residence programs”, a process that concluded on October 28. Note: This transition still maintained […]

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Protecting against phone banking/money scams as a Canadian immigration applicant

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:00:26 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) designates every March as Fraud Prevention Month to bring awareness to different types of fraud and scams that impact the lives of Canadian immigrants. In light of that goal, what follows will discuss the rising prevalence of phone banking scams in Canada as well as what prospective and recent […]

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Is this Canadian immigration website a scam?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:00:47 +0000

The Canadian immigration system is increasingly using the power of the internet to facilitate many parts of the newcomer journey. Toward the end of 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) “began its transition to 100% digital applications for all permanent residence programs”, a process that concluded on October 28. Note: This transition still maintained […]

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How an ECA Helped Kirti Find Her Home in Canada

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:52 +0000

Kirti Tambe was seeking new opportunities when she moved from India to the United States in 2013 to pursue a master’s degree from New York University (NYU). After receiving an undergraduate degree in computer science and engineering in India, Kirti was led to NYU by a desire to experience life outside of her home country. […]

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