Express Entry Work Rules Have Been Updated For All Categories
Express Entry work rules have been updated for all categories, i.e., to qualify under an occupational category, Express Entry applicants must now have at least 12 months of work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years. This experience does not need to…
Canada Holds The First Express Entry Draw Under A New Category
Canada holds the first Express Entry draw under a new category, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of invitations through the Express Entry system. In the latest round, the department issued 391 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants under the…
Express Entry ITAs Outpace Top CRS Profile Growth
Express Entry ITAs outpace top CRS profile growth, i.e., Canada’s Express Entry pool, which is used to select applicants for permanent residence, may now have almost 50% fewer top-scoring profiles than it had two weeks ago under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This estimate is…
Manitoba Holds The First Skilled Worker Draw
Manitoba holds the first skilled worker draw, i.e., the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held its first draw of the month. In this round, the province invited skilled workers who are residing in Canada and those living abroad. The invitations were issued under two…
Trade Deal Review Sparks Calls To Expand Work Permit Jobs
A trade deal review sparks calls to expand work permit jobs, i.e., as North America’s main trade agreement comes up for review, many groups are asking for more jobs to be added to the list of occupations eligible for special work permits. The agreement, known…
Who Qualifies For Faster Canadian Citizenship Processing?
Permanent residents who apply for Canadian citizenship usually wait for around 13 months for a decision. This means the process often takes more than one year. However, some applicants might qualify for urgent processing if their case is considered “exceptional” by immigration authorities. This article…
Canada Holds Its Largest Category-Based Express Entry Draw
Canada holds its largest category-based Express Entry draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of ITAs, i.e., invitations to apply through the Express Entry system. In this draw, the department issued 8,500 ITAs to applicants with French language proficiency. To…
February’s First Express Entry Draw Invites PNP Candidates
February’s first Express Entry draw invites PNP candidates, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In this draw, the department invited 423 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In order to be…
A Common Mistake That Can Cause Work Permits To Expire Earlier
Passport validity has a direct effect on how long Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issues work permits. If a worker’s passport expires before the end of their planned stay, IRCC will issue a work permit that ends on the passport’s expiry date. For this…
Newfoundland And Labrador Hosts A Virtual Immigration Job Fair
Newfoundland and Labrador hosts a virtual immigration job fair, i.e., on February 11, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. GMT, the Newfoundland and Labrador government will host a virtual immigration and job fair open to participants from around the world. This event is designed for…
