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IRCC Invites 3,725 Applicants In The Recent All-Program Express Entry Draw
The latest Express Entry draw, conducted by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), saw the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs). In this all-program draw, 3,725 candidates were invited, each requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500.… Read more
Canada’s Immigration Department To Undergo Significant Changes
Last week, substantial modifications were introduced by Canada's immigration department, influenced by a recent study it commissioned. The objective behind these changes is the enhancement of IRCC's operations. Earlier in the year, IRCC received a report from Neil Yeates, one… Read more
Canada Invites Candidates In First-Ever Category-based Express Entry Draw in Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its inaugural Express Entry draw focusing on agriculture and agri-food occupations, issuing 600 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). As a prerequisite, candidates must have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 354.… Read more
India Suspends Visa Services In Canada Till Further Notice
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, BLS International, an online visa application center, announced the suspension of India visa services in Canada until further notice. During a press conference today, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officially confirmed this decision. The… Read more
Canada Issues 3200 Invites In First Express Entry Draw In Over One Month
Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its first Express Entry round of invitations in over a month, extending 3,200 invitations to candidates in an all-program draw. To receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates needed a minimum… Read more
IRCC Confirms Invitations To Transport Workers In New Express Entry Draw This Week
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially announced the resumption of Express Entry draws this week after a month-long hiatus. The most recent Express Entry draw occurred over a month ago, on August 15. This draw encompassed all programs… Read more
Canada Ranked As 2nd Best Country In The World In 2023
According to the 2023 Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, Canada has claimed the second position worldwide this year, with Switzerland leading the pack as the best country in the world. Sweden, Australia, and the United States follow closely in… Read more
IRCC Announces Parents And Grandparents Program Will Re-open This Fall
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has recently announced an update to their Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). They will be accepting a maximum of 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the PGP this year. Starting on October 10, IRCC… Read more
Canadian Politicians Express Strong Concerns About The Perceived Inefficiencies In the IRCC’s Client Service
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are modernizing and digitizing their application processing system. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for applicants who want to keep tabs on the progress of their applications. To facilitate client inquiries, the IRCC… Read more
IRCC Plan Targets For Category-Based Express Entry Invitations
A recent report from the Globe and Mail has provided further insights into Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) plans for the Express Entry category-based selection targets in 2023. The IRCC introduced category-based Express Entry draws in late June, encompassing… Read more