Updated Processing Times for LMIA Applications at ESDC
On March 6, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced updates to the processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across different categories. According to data from all processing locations, the average time to process LMIA requests...
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...
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...
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...
International Experience Canada: Now Open for 2024
On December 11, 2023, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada made an announcement regarding the commencement of the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program. This program invites nearly 90,000 young individuals from IEC partner regions to participate, and the application...
Express Entry Draw #272: 4,750 ITAs
On December 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released 4,750 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in the 272nd Express Entry draw. This invitation round encompassed candidates from all immigration programs. The minimum score for this draw was 561 points,...
OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream: New Invitations
On November 30, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a selection round within the Human Capital Priorities Stream. During this event, the OINP extended 1,052 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to individuals possessing professional experience in healthcare-related positions. The...
