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Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

CIC News Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System? Anyone who is considering immigrating to Canada under an Express Entry program will very quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using the CRS when it introduced Express Entry in 2015. The CRS is a detailed and evidence-based approach designed to identify immigrants…

Results from the latest PNP draw in British Columbia

CIC News Results from the latest PNP draw in British Columbia British Columbia has released the results of the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation draws that took place this past week. PNP invitation draws in British Columbia typically occur on a weekly basis, making it one of the most frequent PNP draws in Canada.…

A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC, Manitoba and Ontario

CIC News A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC, Manitoba and Ontario Over the last week, Manitoba and BC released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and Ontario provided details of draws held during the month of May. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and…

Ontario held 2 PNP draws in May

CIC News Ontario held 2 PNP draws in May Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in May, according to a spokesperson from the provincial government. Last month, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) had paused releasing draw info during the provincial government election, which ended on June 2. CIC News obtained the information…

How Canada’s new NOC will affect Express Entry eligibility

CIC News How Canada’s new NOC will affect Express Entry eligibility Details of how the updated National Occupation Classification (NOC) system will affect Express Entry eligibility have been released. NOC 2021 will come into effect in November 2022. A total of 16 occupations will become eligible for Express Entry, and three will become ineligible, according…

British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta hold PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta hold PNP draws Last week, Manitoba held a special Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation round for citizens of Ukraine, and British Columbia as well as Alberta released new draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these…

How to immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Worker Program

CIC News How to immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Worker Program Potential immigrants to Canada have over 100 different economic class immigration programs that they can use to get status as a permanent resident. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was established in 1967 and has proven to be one of the most…

Canada planning major Express Entry changes

CIC News Canada planning major Express Entry changes The Canadian government is planning changes to the Express Entry system, which would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on an economic goal. Aiden Strickland, a spokesperson on behalf of the immigration minister, said in an email to CIC News that these proposed changes will…

Canada providing charter flights to facilitate the arrival of Ukrainian refugees

CIC News Canada providing charter flights to facilitate the arrival of Ukrainian refugees Over the next few weeks, Ukrainians who have been approved under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET)  and their family members will have access to chartered flights to Canada. Those who have obtained their visa to come to Canada under the CUAET…

Express Entry proof of funds increases for 2022

CIC News Express Entry proof of funds increases for 2022 Canada has updated the proof of settlement funds requirement for Express Entry candidates. These changes apply to Express Entry candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). They do not apply to candidates from these programs who have a valid job offer…