On May 12, Canada sent out 557 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in a recent Express Entry draw.  This is the first draw for the month of May, and will most likely be followed with another Express Entry draw focusing on candidates in the Canadian Experience Class […]

On May 7, shortly after the launch of Canada’s new temporary immigration pathways, 40,000 international graduates were able to apply for permanent residency. Just one day after launching their brand-new pathway for English-speaking international graduates, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has had to close the pathway after quickly reaching the quota. This and five

On May 6, Canada launched six brand-new immigration pathways focused on essential workers and international graduates with prior experience in Canada, including three pathways for French-speaking candidates.  Beginning this May and until November 5, 2021, essential health workers, essential workers in other fields, and international graduates can apply for permanent residency through these temporary pathways.

On April 29, 6,000 Express Entry candidates received invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency from Canada.  Candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) received ITAs from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if they had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 400 points, the second-lowest score for a CEC-focused draw in Express Entry

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: Canada has invited 381 candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw.  For this draw, a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 717 points was needed to receive an invitation to apply (ITA).  The high score can be attributed to a unique

On April 22, Saskatchewan’s Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 269 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination.  For this draw, the SINP focused on inviting candidates who might be eligible for their International Skilled Worker stream. Candidates were divided among the Express Entry and and Occupations In-Demand subcategories, and required the following Expression of

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created new immigration pathways for essential workers, international students, and Francophones who are currently residing in the country.  The IRCC plans to launch these new pathways on May 6, opening the doors for 90,000 essential workers and international students who are currently staying in Canada on temporary visas.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held two consecutive Express Entry draws in a single week, inviting a total of 6,266 economic immigration candidates to apply for permanent  residency. Last April 14, the IRCC held a draw inviting 266 candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP),  followed by the second-largest draw in Express Entry history

As of April 12, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer offering automatic extensions for immigration candidates with incomplete applications.  While extensions will still be provided for candidates who cannot complete their applications due to COVID-related reasons, the IRCC will be contacting applicants to request supporting documents and ensure the validity of

New data released on April 13 shows a total of 23,375 new permanent residents were welcomed to Canada in February.  According to recent data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), including the 24,665 permanent residents welcomed in January, a total of 48,040 have obtained permanent residency in the first two months of the year