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Canada holds first permanent residence selections under revamped transportation category

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CIC News Canada holds first permanent residence selections under revamped transportation category Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 300 ITAs in a draw for candidates eligible under IRCC’s new Transport category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed…

A common reason Express Entry candidates miss their ITA deadline, and how to avoid it

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CIC News A common reason Express Entry candidates miss their ITA deadline, and how to avoid it Once an Express Entry candidate receives an invitation to apply (ITA), they must submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) within 60 days, with all required documentation included. Police certificates in particular can take a long time…

April processing update: FSWP speeds up for the first time in over a year

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CIC News April processing update: FSWP speeds up for the first time in over a year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing times for economic immigration and citizenship applications on April 7, 2026. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) dropped to six months from seven — its first improvement since early 2025.…

Six common work experience mistakes Express Entry candidates should avoid

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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…

Why older Express Entry profiles have an advantage in getting selected

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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…

The many different methods to build work experience for an easier ITA

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CIC News The many different methods to build work experience for an easier ITA Prospective and current Express Entry candidates have multiple different avenues to build eligible work experience for a category—and more easily obtain an ITA in the process, since category-based draws feature some of the lowest cut-off scores of any selection type. See…

How does IRCC determine cut-off scores for Express Entry draws?

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CIC News How does IRCC determine cut-off scores for Express Entry draws? When conducting draws through Express Entry, the federal government does not make a decision about the cut-off score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) at which to invite candidates to apply for permanent residence. What takes place is, in fact, the opposite. The…

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

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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…

These employers can help international students and recent graduates immigrate to Canada

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CIC News These employers can help international students and recent graduates immigrate to Canada By choosing the right employer and occupations, international students and recent graduates in Canada can put themselves on a strong track to gain permanent residence (PR). Gaining at least six months of work experience (in addition to meeting minimum program requirements)…

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

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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…