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CIC News Six common work experience mistakes Express Entry candidates should avoid Work experience is one of the most important parts of an Express Entry profile—it is often the single greatest factor contributing to your eligibility for a program, and your competitiveness as a candidate. It’s also where many applicants make costly mistakes that can…
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…
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…
CIC News These are the profiles receiving ITAs in the most recent Express Entry trades draw On September 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first trades draw in close to a year, providing a new wave of invitations to these professionals to apply for permanent residence (PR). The most recent draw invited…
CIC News Getting an ITA through Express Entry over age 40 without a provincial nomination Even without a provincial nomination, it’s possible for foreign nationals aged 40 and older to get permanent residence through the Express Entry system. If you’re a foreign national aged 40+ and not a good PNP candidate, you can still get…
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 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…