Express Entry Draw #280: IRCC Issued 1,040 ITAs
On the 23rd of January 2024, the second Express Entry draw of the year was conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), resulting in the issuance of 1,040 Invitations to Apply (ITA). During this draw, candidates under all immigration...
A two-year cap on the intake of international students
On January 22, 2024, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), revealed a two-year cap on the acceptance of international students in an effort to stabilize growth. For the year 2024, the imposed limit will result...
Canadian Immigration: PR for International Students in 2023
Canada’s immigration landscape witnessed a remarkable year in 2023, with a continuous rise in immigration levels, meeting the nation’s demographic and workforce demands. The nation’s educational institutions played a pivotal role, attracting international students who not only contribute to the...
First IEC Candidates of 2024: 11,922 Invitations Issued
During the past week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first selection of 2024 from the International Experience Canada (IEC) pool. From January 1 to January 12, Canada extended invitations to 11,922 young individuals to apply for an...
OINP Expands Pathways for International Students
Ontario has implemented a significant modification to its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer: International Student stream by broadening the eligibility criteria to include students who have successfully finished a one-year college graduate certificate. [aikit_audio_player] OINP Employer Job...
Express Entry Draw #279: IRCC Issued 1,510 ITAs
On January 10, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the inaugural Express Entry draw for 2024, granting 1,510 Invitations to Apply (ITA). This draw encompassed candidates from all immigration programs. In the 279th round, the cut-off score stood...
Canada’s Immigration in 2024: An Overview of Future Landscape
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to roll out a series of impactful changes in 2024 that will significantly influence newcomers to Canada. The Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 underscores Canada’s ambitious target of welcoming 485,000 permanent residents...
The Start-Up Visa program accepts more entrepreneurs
In October, there was a notable upswing in immigrant entrepreneurship facilitated by Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, indicating a projected influx of 1,200 new permanent residents by the close of the year. Specifically, 200 individuals became permanent residents through the...
Express Entry Highlights in 2023
In 2023, Canada’s Express Entry application system underwent significant changes, building on patterns established in 2022 after an 18-month pause. In this article, you will read more about 2023 Express Entry highlights. Express Entry draws occurred every two weeks, with...
Express Entry: 670 ITAs Issued for Transport Professionals
On December 20, 2023, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations within the Express Entry system for individuals possessing work experience in transportation occupations. This marked the third consecutive draw of the week, with 670 Invitations to Apply...
