How do Express Entry draws in 2024 compare to 2023?
2024 thus far has seen many changes for the Express Entry system. From routine updates with proof of funds requirements, and Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s stated intention to have more “domestic draws” for Express Entry candidates—to significantly higher Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, and a month-long pause in draws. So how does the issuance of…
Canadian and United States border authorities crack down on flagpoling
Canadian and U.S. authorities have limited the number of ports of entry (POEs) that can be used as flagpoling sites. As of May 30th, 2024, only 12 Canada-U.S. border crossings will offer flagpoling services to newcomers. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration What is flagpoling? Flagpoling is a practice by which temporary residents…
Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada
Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now be criminally inadmissible to enter Canada. Trump’s case provides a prominent example that can be used to better understand how inadmissibility is determined for, and can be overcome by,…
Avoid these common tax-filing mistakes as a self-employed newcomer
Filing your income taxes when self-employed can sometimes be a more complicated and involved process than tax filing as an employee in Canada. For self-employed Canadians, the tax filing process is typically more complex than it may be for traditional employees. This is because filing taxes as a self-employed worker involves ensuring the complete and…
Three provinces select candidates in latest provincial immigration results
British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia and Manitoba both issued invitations/ Expressions of Interest in their latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. All provinces and territories have PNPs to help provincial governments select economic immigration candidates most likely to integrate easily into the…
Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada
International students remaining in Canada for the summer may have some questions about finding employment while they wait for the fall semester. International students are only allowed to work in Canada, without a separate work permit, if they have work authorization on their study permit. This work authorization will indicate if the study permit holder…
More Canadian immigrants are being hired for jobs that fit their qualifications
A new Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report suggests that overqualification among Canadian immigrants is decreasing. Overqualification describes what occurs when immigrants to Canada are hired for jobs where their education and/or work experience is too advanced for their role. According to a StatsCan report published on May 22, among recent immigrants with at least a bachelor’s…
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Let’s explore the case of the CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) Test as one of the strongest predictors of academic success in Canada and learn about your path to achieving a great score! If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian…
How some Express Entry candidates may benefit from category-based selection draws
Recent patterns suggest that Express Entry candidates who are eligible for category-based selection draws are likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) even if they have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score below 500. CRS scores are the numeric values based on a candidate’s human capital factors that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…
Canada invites 3,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 3,000 ITAs in a program-specific draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 522 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry…