Express Entry: Trade Occupations Draws
On August 1, 2023, Marc Miller, the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), unveiled the introduction of occupation-specific Express Entry draws targeting professionals employed in skilled trades occupations. Commencing this week, the Express Entry system will prioritize...
Canada Holds All-program Express Entry Draw
IRCC Issues 2000 ITAs Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to prospective candidates through the Express Entry system on August 01, 2023. There were candidates from all immigration programs in this particular draw. The...
BCPNP Draw: 175 New Invitations
The Government of British Columbia issued fresh invitations through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) for qualified Skills Immigration candidates. In the regular draw, the province extended invitations to 175 candidates, and the minimum required score for these candidates...
OINP New Draw: French-Speaking Skilled Worker
On July 25, 2023, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) conducted its fifth invitation round for the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream in Ontario. In this particular round, the OINP issued 95 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Francophone...
Quebec Invites 1,633 Candidates in the New Arrima Draw
On July 24, 2023, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) released the outcomes of the 49th invitation round on Quebec’s online platform, Arrima. In this particular round, which took place on July 20, 2023, MIFI extended invitations to 1,633 candidates...
30-Day Processing Time for Spousal Temporary Resident Visas
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new process for spousal Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) that significantly reduces the waiting time to just 30 days. This applies to applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in...
BCPNP Skills Immigration Application Fee Increase
On July 20, 2023, the Government of British Columbia made an announcement regarding an increment in the BCPNP Skills Immigration application fee. The fee for Skills Immigration applications will be raised by $325, with the primary aim of enhancing the...
OINP New Draws: Health and Tech Professionals
On July 20, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held two separate invitation draws within the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the first draw, known as the tech draw, the OINP granted 902 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to...
Express Entry: Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made an announcement on May 31st regarding the initiation of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC will prioritize Express Entry candidates with excellent French language skills or...
Immigration Fraud and How to Prevent It
Immigration is a fundamental cornerstone shaping the socio-cultural dynamics and economic structure of Canada. At their best, immigrant communities enrich the Canadian tapestry, adding new cultural methods, insights, and business techniques. However, there is a prevalent issue that is tarnishing...
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