Breaking News: Reopening of Work Permits for the Innovation Stream Pilot Program

On April 15th, the Canadian Immigration Department (IRCC) introduced a new pilot program for a duration of two years. This program allows Canadian companies to attract highly skilled foreign workers without the need for a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). It applies to occupations classified under National Occupational Classification (NOC) levels 0, 1, 2, and […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the second Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 4,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for candidates in STEM occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 491 to be considered. This was the […]

In the Canada Express Entry lottery held on March 25, 2024, invitations were sent to 1,980 applicants with a minimum score of 524. These invitations were issued in all express entry branches. In March 2024, the Express Entry draws were conducted as follows: 1. Lottery on March 25: – Lottery type: All Express Entry programs […]

Citing a recent study by CICNews, statistics provided by Statistics Canada show that recent immigrants to Canada are less likely to obtain citizenship than 20 years ago! The study, based on data from 1996 to 2021, shows that among recent immigrants, the rate of applying for citizenship has dropped by 30 percent, with the largest […]

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. There were six […]

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Mark Miller has announced that small towns and French-speaking communities will be able to introduce selected foreign workers as a test for permanent residency.He has announced that the program will be extended and new pilot programs will be launched in rural and French-speaking communities. These communities will be able […]