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CIC News Prince Edward Island PNP invites international graduates in surprise draw This week, Prince Edward Island held an unplanned draw, breaking with its established draw scheduled to issue invitations to candidates under the Labour and Express Entry stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). Invitations were extended to international graduates…
CIC News These are the types of candidates receiving ITAs from Express Entry’s new Education category draw Canada’s Express Entry system is now prioritizing the education sector, giving specific education professionals a much better chance at permanent residence (PR). This new Express Entry category was announced on February 27, with five occupations under its umbrella.…
CIC News Annual study finds support for immigration has dropped for second year in a row Support for high levels of immigration in Canada has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years. This is according to an annual report by the Environics Insitute, a Canadian research agency that collects data on government, economic and…
CIC News Deadline extended for out-of-status construction workers in the GTA seeking pathway to permanent residency The temporary public policy to further facilitate access to permanent resident status for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has recently been extended. The public policy will now run until December 31, 2024, or until it…
CIC News Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers. Immigraiton, Refugees and Citizesnhip Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) that would introduce a new permanent economic immigration class for workers who have experience and training that falls under the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 4…
CIC News IRCC invites 3,750 candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the third Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 3,750 ITAs in a category-base selection draw for healthcare occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System…
CIC News Can I count student work experience towards the Express Entry work requirement? All three Express Entry-managed programs require candidates to have eligible pre-existing work experience to apply for permanent residence (PR) in Canada. More information on the complete list of minimum requirements for each Express Entry program is available below. First, however, this…
CIC News How can I improve the chances that the processing of my application is not delayed? A primary goal for all Canadian newcomers is to find their way to Canada as fast as possible. Unfortunately, some newcomers face application processing delays that slow down their journey to Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for…
CIC News IRCC introduces new method for calculating processing times for some applications A recent announcement by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says that the department will now publish anticipated processing times online using forward-looking processing times. This is to help applicants predict the length of time it will take to process their applications.…
CIC News Study: Newcomers who use social media before arriving in Canada are more likely to find skilled work According to a study conducted by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in 2023, 65% of surveyed “pre-arrival newcomers” used social media for job prospects before coming to Canada. Speaking to the general benefits of utilizing social media…