Is it worth entering the Express Entry pool if your CRS is low?
Express Entry-managed programs are among the most popular options for skilled newcomers who want to immigrate to Canada. This is because Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a published service standard of six months for Express Entry applications making it, as the name implies, one of the fastest ways to become a permanent resident…
Here’s why the number of temporary workers in Quebec has nearly quadrupled in eight years
According to a recent report by a Quebec-based non-profit think tank, the province’s growth in temporary immigrants was primarily driven by two programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). According to this report, published by the Institut du Quebec (IDQ) last month, Quebec’s temporary resident population grew 46% in…
IRCC invites 2,850 Express Entry candidates in latest draw
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the first Express Entry draw of the month. The department issued 2,850 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 525. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment There were six draws throughout February…
Live Webinar: CELPIP – Get the Facts and Chart Your Path to a High Score
If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment as part of your Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizenship application, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to our free, live, and interactive webinar, CELPIP—Get the Facts and Chart Your Path to a High Score, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, presented…
IRCC’s action plan to address the permanent residence application backlog
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the details and deadlines of its action plan to address recommendations made in a report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) last October. The details, released in a recently obtained Access to Information Request, offer an insight into how IRCC will address a backlog of…
Will a gap year impact my chances for acceptance at a Canadian school?
Having a break in between studies is often a normal part of student life as individuals pursue work, travel, and other opportunities in between stints within a classroom. Can these breaks impact an application to a Canadian school? The short answer is no, but applicants must take certain precautions to explain this break and ensure…
BREAKING: IRCC says 292,000 permits will be approved for college and undergraduate study permits
Recent comments by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller to the Globe and Mail have revealed that the actual number of study permits available for college and undergraduate international students this year is roughly 292,000. This is less than the previously announced 360,000 on January 22nd when Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) imposed a cap…
Applying to Canadian Universities and Colleges? CAEL Has You Covered!
If you are preparing to apply to a Canadian university or college, you will need to prove your proficiency in the English language. As the only Canadian test designed specifically for academic purposes, CAEL is accepted by over 180 Canadian universities and colleges. CAEL is also accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for…
Why fewer French speakers in Canada may help your immigration chances
According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, nearly all of Canada’s immigrants could conduct a conversation in one of the country’s two official languages (English and French)—93.6% according to the latest census. However, there is more to the story. Though most immigrants can conduct a conversation in either English or French, English is favored among newcomers…
Will I need to submit a provincial attestation letter as part of my Canadian study permit application?
A recent notice published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified exactly who is required to submit a provincial attestation letter (PAL) when they apply for a Canadian study permit. In late January this year, the federal government announced that most new post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level would now…