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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Invites Information and Communications Technology Workers to Apply via Express Entry
July 3, 2017 – Updates to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) now welcome skilled workers, with experience in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. Candidates are...
Express Entry draw invites 3,409 candidates, CRS cut-off score 449
June 28, 2017 – The first Express Entry draw of the month invited 3,409 candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence. Candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449 and up should receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)....
Bill C-6 Passed, Amending the Citizenship Act and Streamlining the Path to Citizenship
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Bill C-6 received Royal Assent. As a result, several changes are now taking place, amending the Citizenship Act, and improving the process for applicants to become Canadian citizens. Some changes have...
Global Talent Stream Launch allows 2-Week Processing of Work Permit Applications
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of the new Global Talent Stream, a part of the Canadian government’s new Global Skills Strategy. As a result, certain high-skilled workers may now be able to obtain their temporary work...
Candidates in Express Entry Pool Will Now Be Ranked According to Time of Profile Submission
June 8, 2017 - Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the Express Entry pool in several ways. As of June 6, candidates in the pool receive additional points for French language as well as having siblings in Canada. But that is not the only...
Changes to Express Entry System go Into Effect Tomorrow
June 5, 2017 – Starting tomorrow, changes to the Express Entry immigration system will award additional points to candidates with strong French language skills and those who have siblings living in Canada. These updates will benefit qualified individuals, employers,...
New Express Entry Stream and Other Changes to Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program include a new Express Entry stream for skilled trades workers, streamlined Employer Job Offer Stream, and updated Entrepreneur Stream. The new Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream was launched on May 31, 2017 and is...
Express Entry draw invites 3,877 candidates, CRS scores lower than ever!
May 31, 2017 – Another Express Entry draw was made today, inviting 3,877 candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence. As was expected, the cut-off score of 413 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points is the lowest score we have seen for...
Today’s Express Entry draw has two of the lowest CRS scores to date
May 26, 2017 – Immigration, Refugees, & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made an Express Entry draw with two different Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point requirements for two different programs: Federal Skilled Trades and Provincial Nominee Program. With the...
Canada Tops Lists at #1 Best Country for Education and #2 Best Country Overall
According to a U.S. News study, Canada was ranked the second best country in the world in 2017. U.S. News partnered with Y&R's BAV and Wharton to rank 80 countries, based on several attributes, divided into nine (9) sub-rankings: Adventure (friendly, fun, pleasant...
British Columbia Invites 364 Candidates to Apply for Provincial Nomination
On May 10, British Columbia held a draw inviting 364 workers and graduates to apply for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). Individuals who received an invitation are now eligible to submit their application to the British Columbia Provincial...
Nova Scotia Demand Stream Accepting Applications for Category A
Candidates interested in applying for permanent residence and settling in the province of Nova Scotia may qualify for the Nova Scotia Demand Stream, the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program’s Express Entry Stream. The Nova Scotia Demand Stream opened on May 8th with...
Express Entry Draw #61 Invites 3,796 Candidates, Lowest Score: 423
May 4, 2017 – Another Express Entry draw has been made today, inviting 3,796 applicants and their families to apply for permanent residence. Candidates in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 423 or more have received an Invitation...
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