IRCC invites 1,980 candidates in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the third Express Entry draw of the month. The department issued 1,980 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 524. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw follows two Express Entry…
New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador now issuing Provincial Attestation Letters
Three more Canadian provinces have implemented systems for issuing Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) to international students applying for a Canadian study permit. As of January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires that provinces issue PALs according to the allocation of study permits they have been granted under the newly introduced cap on…
Deadline to apply for PGWP moves for students of college programs with public-private curriculum licensing agreement
On January 22, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced several major changes to Canada’s international student program. One of them was graduates of college programs with public-private curriculum licensing agreements would no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) as of September 1, 2024. As of March 22, IRCC has amended…
Five provinces issue provincial immigration invitations this week
Five provinces – Ontario, British Columbia (BC), Quebec, Alberta and Prince Edward Island (PEI) – have issued invitations for newcomers to come to Canada through provincial nomination programs this week. All provinces and territories in Canada, except Nunavut and Quebec, select candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Quebec is Canada’s only French-majority province and…
Immigration Minister declares intention to have more in-Canada immigration draws
On Thursday March 21st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller declared his intention to pursue more “domestic draws” for temporary residents already in Canada who are candidates for permanent residence (PR). “Draws” reference PR selection rounds through pathways like Express Entry managed programs, wherein candidates from a pool are chosen based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)…
IRCC to target a reduction in the temporary resident population over the next three years
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary resident targets will be added to the annual Immigration Levels Plan starting in fall 2024. The Immigration Levels Plan sets targets for the number of new permanent residents who will be welcomed to Canada each year, for the upcoming three years. Until now temporary resident levels have…
Breaking: Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labour market needs
Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault have announced changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This is a developing story. Other announcements were made during this press conference. CICNews will provide update as more information becomes available. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm During the…
Faster employment growth for new immigrants
Statistics Canada’s economic and social report has revealed that, after years of disparity, new immigrants in Canada are now seeing faster employment rate growth than their Canadian-born peers. In addition to this employment growth, new immigrants (aged 25-54) in Canada are now shrinking the employment gap between themselves and their Canadian peers and contributing disproportionately…
How to become a permanent resident in Canada?
In this article, we will explore all you must know about Express Entry to become a permanent resident in Canada. Get to know which IELTS test suits you best. Becoming a permanent resident in Canada via Express Entry by taking IELTS Canada, renowned for its welcoming immigration policies and diverse cultural tapestry, continues to attract…
Am I eligible for Express Entry?
The Express Entry system is Canada’s main pathway for economic immigration to the country—this year set to welcome 110,770 new immigrants to the country. This number is also slated to increase to 117,500 in 2025 and 2026 (each). In light of this reality, newcomers and those considering immigration to Canada may find it important to…