Canada holds largest category-based draw in Express Entry history

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 8,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400; and Created an
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 8,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400; and Created an […]

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This easy-to-use tool can help you build eligibility for priority permanent residence categories

​Canada is prioritizing French speakers and individuals with qualifying work experience in select sectors and occupations for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry’s category-based selection (CBS). To qualify for a priority occupational category, you must have six months of full-time, continuous work experience in a single eligible occupation within the last three years (in Canada
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Canada is prioritizing French speakers and individuals with qualifying work experience in select sectors and occupations for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry’s category-based selection (CBS). To qualify for a priority occupational category, you must have six months of full-time, continuous work experience in a single eligible occupation within the last three years (in Canada […]

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Number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles falls 30%

​Express Entry competition continues its cooling trend for the second month in a row, as even more top-scoring profiles leave the candidate pool. Competition within the Express Entry pool appears to be easing at the top end, even as the overall pool size has grown. Between January 4 and February 2, a total of 6,238
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Express Entry competition continues its cooling trend for the second month in a row, as even more top-scoring profiles leave the candidate pool. Competition within the Express Entry pool appears to be easing at the top end, even as the overall pool size has grown. Between January 4 and February 2, a total of 6,238 […]

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British Columbia invites 400+ provincial nominee candidates in latest Skills Immigration draw

​On February 4, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its first Skills Immigration draw of the year, issuing 429 invitations to apply (ITAs). Invitations were issued to candidates that the province identified as creating a high economic impact in BC based on wage/job offer or registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced
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On February 4, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its first Skills Immigration draw of the year, issuing 429 invitations to apply (ITAs). Invitations were issued to candidates that the province identified as creating a high economic impact in BC based on wage/job offer or registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced […]

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Express Entry: What candidates need to know about claiming foreign work experience

​Gaining foreign work experience can be one of the quickest ways to boost one’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score under Express Entry—especially through skill transferability points. But it’s also one of the easiest factors to get wrong. When Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reviews a permanent residence (PR) application, immigration officers don’t just look
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Gaining foreign work experience can be one of the quickest ways to boost one’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score under Express Entry—especially through skill transferability points. But it’s also one of the easiest factors to get wrong. When Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reviews a permanent residence (PR) application, immigration officers don’t just look […]

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Beyond CRS: the top factors that impact success in pursuing permanent residence through Express Entry

​Many people think Express Entry is just a numbers game: get a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and you’ll get invited to apply for permanent residence (PR). While certainly important, it isn’t the only thing that ultimately decides success—factors like eligibility for certain draw types, timing of profile creation, and submitting a complete, strong
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Many people think Express Entry is just a numbers game: get a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and you’ll get invited to apply for permanent residence (PR). While certainly important, it isn’t the only thing that ultimately decides success—factors like eligibility for certain draw types, timing of profile creation, and submitting a complete, strong […]

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How to get Canadian PR with a two-year college degree

​A two-year program at a Canadian college can lead to a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP), allowing an international student to become a competitive candidate for Canadian permanent residency (PR), provided they plan ahead. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams and categories When pursuing PR through this study-to-immigrate pathway, plan for Meeting the
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A two-year program at a Canadian college can lead to a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP), allowing an international student to become a competitive candidate for Canadian permanent residency (PR), provided they plan ahead. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams and categories When pursuing PR through this study-to-immigrate pathway, plan for Meeting the […]

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Who can get a Canadian work permit at the border?

​Foreign nationals who arrive in Canada may still be able to apply for (or be issued) a work permit at a port of entry (POE)—but this option is far more limited than it used to be. In recent years, the federal government has tightened POE access through several measures, including ending the practice of “flagpoling”
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Foreign nationals who arrive in Canada may still be able to apply for (or be issued) a work permit at a port of entry (POE)—but this option is far more limited than it used to be. In recent years, the federal government has tightened POE access through several measures, including ending the practice of “flagpoling” […]

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New Brunswick overhauls provincial immigration pathways

​The Government of New Brunswick has implemented numerous changes to its provincial immigration programs, including restrictions on occupations eligible for consideration, a new application consideration model, and a pilot extension. These updates will affect both in-Canada and overseas candidates of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess
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The Government of New Brunswick has implemented numerous changes to its provincial immigration programs, including restrictions on occupations eligible for consideration, a new application consideration model, and a pilot extension. These updates will affect both in-Canada and overseas candidates of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess […]

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First Express Entry draw of February sees PNP candidates invited

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 423 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749; and Created an
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 423 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749; and Created an […]

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