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How Does IRCC Choose When to Hold Express Entry Draws?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Express Entry draws followed a relatively predictable schedule. Typically held every two weeks on Wednesdays, these draws featured over 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence, with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-offs of around 470
Refugees Are More Likely To File Taxes Than Skilled Workers
A recent study conducted by Statistics Canada reveals that contrary to expectations, skilled workers are less likely to submit tax returns in their first year after landing than refugees arriving in Canada. The study provides an overview of tax-filing patterns
Express Entry ITA Most Likely Invitations in 2023
New information from the Government of Canada offers a more comprehensive insight into the human capital characteristics of individuals who were extended an Express Entry invitation from January to September 2023. Within this timeframe, Canada issued 53,455 Invitations to Apply
Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026: Details Here
Canada has unveiled its Immigration Levels Plan for the years 2024-2026. The immigration goals for Canada will remain consistent with the current objectives. For the year 2024, the nation aims to admit 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada
India To Resume Some Visa Services In Canada
Visa services for Canadians in India are set to resume on Thursday, following a month-long suspension starting on September 21. Although the decision was made despite ongoing challenges in conducting normal diplomatic functions, the High Commission in Canada announced the
Canada’s Immigration Minister Says India Visa Processing Will Slow The ongoing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India are expected to slow visa processing for Indian individuals intending to travel to Canada. Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller confirmed this during a
Does My Work Experience Impact My CRS Score In Express Entry?
If you are an applicant for Canadian immigration through one of the three programs within the Express Entry system, it’s crucial to understand the factors that affect your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The NOC 2021 code corresponding to a
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents 2023 Lottery Starts
The 2023 lottery for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) commences. From October 10 to October 23, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors. These invitations will be randomly selected from
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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