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CIC News These are the profiles receiving ITAs in the latest Express Entry French proficiency draw In the first category-based selection draw of 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended invitations to apply (ITAs) to 6,500 candidates with French language proficiency within the Express Entry pool—the second largest French proficiency draw ever. This…
CIC News IEC work permit holders see earlier cut-off for bonus CRS points for valid job offers under Express Entry Foreign nationals who hold an International Experience Canada (IEC) employer-specific work permit now no longer receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment if their work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This…
CIC News January 2025: State of the Express Entry pool After a slower December of Express Entry draws, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already begun issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry this year, as the department looks to meet its landings target for 2025. Established patterns in Express Entry draw types—particularly…
CIC News 2024: Express Entry year in review We saw many changes to Canada’s Express Entry system in 2024. In this article, we’ll review the major changes to Express Entry, many of which have significant implications for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Reviewing recent developments and highlighting trends may also give us a…
CIC News How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates? On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid…
CIC News British Columbia and Alberta issue invitations in new PNP draws Two Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) through their respective provincial nominee programs (PNPs). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Candidates were invited based on…
CIC News Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates Four provinces held immigration draws for candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Most candidates were invited through economic immigration streams which selected them for their professional experience, current employment, education, and other employment-related factors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial…
CIC News Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System If you’re thinking about immigrating to Canada through an Express Entry program, understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) can be a huge advantage. In 2023, Canada issued 110,266 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Permanent Residence (PR) through its Express Entry system, between its…
CIC News Express Entry: IRCC invites candidates in first June draw IRCC has held its fourteenth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,800 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This was the first…
CIC News CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) We are pleased to announce that international students looking to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution can now choose a Canadian-made English language proficiency test when applying for a study permit with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…