RNIP Evolution: From Pilot to Permanent
On March 6, 2024, Marc Miller, the Immigration Minister, unveiled new immigration initiatives targeting rural and Francophone minority areas. Set to begin in fall 2024, these initiatives are the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. The...
Express Entry Draw #284: 3,500 ITAs for healthcare professionals
The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to 3,500 candidates in the healthcare occupations category. These candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score...
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...
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...
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...
Express Entry Draw #275: 1,325 Candidates Invited
On December 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) granted 1,325 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in Express Entry draw #275. This draw encompassed candidates from all immigration programs. The minimum required score for this draw was 542...
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: New Inventory and Draws
On December 12, 2023, Alberta released an update regarding the status of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. The latest information revealed approximately 3,232 applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream, 1,087 for the Rural Renewal Stream, and 832 across...
