Canada Holds Express Entry Draw | 3,200 Invited in No-Program Specified Draw
The latest Express Entry draw, Draw 263, marked the first invitation round in a month after a brief hiatus in Express Entry draws for all categories. The draw, held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, issued 3,200 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 531. Notably, this draw,…
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Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Visa Program Reopens in 2023
Canada is leaving no one behind and making sure that this Japa wave touches everybody. If you have been dreaming of reuniting with your parents or grandparents in the beautiful land of Canada, we’ve got some exciting news for you – the Parents and Grandparents Visa Program is back! Now you can turn those dreams…
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4800 ITAs Issued in Latest Canada Express Entry Draw
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its 14th draw of 2023, inviting 4,800 candidates in an all-program draw. Invited candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486. This draw marked the first in June, following the most recent draw on May 24, where 4,800 candidates were invited to become Canadian…
IRCC Strike Update: Worker Unions and Canada Government Agree to End Dispute
Good news for all! There’s a new IRCC Strike Update! The Government of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) have tentatively agreed to end the IRCC strike that has impacted over 155,000 public servants, including those at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Upon ratification, the impacted employees returned to work on…
Canada Express Entry: 3500 Candidates Invited in Latest April Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest Canada Express Entry draw on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian Permanent Residency to 3500 candidates. The invited candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 483, a 3-point drop from the last draw. The tie-breaking rule for this…
April Showers: IRCC Holds First Express Entry Draw of the Month, Looming Strike
IRCC held the latest Express Entry draw of 2023, inviting 3,500 candidates from all programs to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score used was 486, with a tie-breaking rule of July 19, 2022. While it’s only April, IRCC has already surpassed the total number of applicants for 2022. March…
The Ultimate Guide to Canada Express Entry Eligibility
This post is a comprehensive guide to Canada Express Entry eligibility. It includes the requirements, factors that determine your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and tips to increase your chances of success. There’s no doubt that Canada is known for its welcoming attitude towards immigrants and that it offers several pathways for skilled workers to…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Canada Permanent Residency Application
If you want to immigrate to Canada, especially without the study route, the Canadian Permanent Residency application is your best bet. Canada welcomed more than 437,000 immigrants in 2022 and plans to increase this number to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents (PRs). Becoming a Canadian permanent resident is a dream come true for many people….