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Why older Express Entry profiles have an advantage in getting selected

CIC News Why older Express Entry profiles have an advantage in getting selected You can meet the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for an Express Entry draw, and still not receive an invitation to apply (ITA). The date and time of your Express Entry profile submission can play a key role in determining whether…

Express Entry: Candidates in this situation can receive an ITA before their score goes up

CIC News Express Entry: Candidates in this situation can receive an ITA before their score goes up Despite not being widely known, some candidates in the Express Entry pool can and do receive invitations to apply (ITAs), despite having a lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score than the cut-off for that draw. This situation most…

Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

CIC News Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify…

How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions

CIC News How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions New Year’s resolutions can be powerful vehicles to aid and advance your immigration journey. The surges of motivation that mark the start of the year can work two-fold: both to help you meet your personal goals and to increase your eligibility and competitiveness…

Amid immigration cuts, Canada tops the United Kingdom as study-to-immigrate destination

CIC News Amid immigration cuts, Canada tops the United Kingdom as study-to-immigrate destination For individuals seeking to study to immigrate, Canada offers a more straightforward path to permanent status than the United Kingdom (UK). Both countries’ immigration systems have experienced upheavals over the past several years, as many governments around the world have been scaling…

Planning a vacation? Here’s how time off may impact your Canadian work experience requirement for PR

CIC News Planning a vacation? Here’s how time off may impact your Canadian work experience requirement for PR If you’re counting down the weeks of Canadian work experience you need for permanent residence (PR), booking time off can raise a question: Will this delay my eligibility? e Luckily, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) generally…

Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7

CIC News Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7 Reaching a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 7 in French, will greatly increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Obtaining an NCLC level 7 in your secondary official language…

What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed?

CIC News What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed? Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30,…

How to respond to an IRCC officer if they are not satisfied with your work experience

CIC News How to respond to an IRCC officer if they are not satisfied with your work experience For foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada, correctly claiming work experience can make or break their chances of getting Canadian permanent residency. Work experience is necessary to qualify for many PR pathways, and both Canadian and…