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Canada Express Entry Draw December 19th, 2023 #276 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on December 19th, 2023, which was the 276th Express Entry Draw. This was a trade occupations draw. The draw offered: 1,000 ITA 425 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Trade occupations This is the fifth Express Entry draw of December 2023. Canada is […]

Canada Express Entry Draw December 18th, 2023 #275 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on December 18th, 2023, which was the 275th Express Entry Draw. This was an all programs draw. The draw offered: 1,325 ITA 542 cut-off score (CRS minimum) All programs This is the fourth Express Entry draw of December 2023. Canada is […]

On December 11, 2023, the Minister of IRCC, Marc Miller, announced the opening of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program to approximately 90,000 young individuals from over 35 countries worldwide. This program offers a fantastic opportunity for Canadian and international youth between the ages of 18-35 to work and travel in each other’s countries. Work […]

On December 7, 2023, Canada’s immigration minister Marc Miller, unveiled new restrictions for international students wishing to study in Canada. Starting next year, prospective overseas students will be required to show they have access to $20,635 instead of the $10,000 minimum that has been in place for two decades, in addition to paying for travel […]

Canada Express Entry Draw December 8th, 2023 #274 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on December 8th, 2023, which was the 274th Express Entry Draw. This was a STEM occupations draw. The draw offered: 5,900 ITA 481 cut-off score (CRS minimum) STEM Occupations Draw This is the third Express Entry draw of December 2023. Canada […]

Canada Express Entry Draw December 7th, 2023 #273 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on December 7th, 2023, which was the 273rd Express Entry Draw. This was a French language proficiency draw. The draw offered: 1,000 ITA 470 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French Language Proficiency Draw This is the second Express Entry draw of December […]

Canada Express Entry Draw December 6th, 2023 #272 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on December 6th, 2023, which was the 272nd Express Entry Draw. This was a general draw. The draw offered: 4,750 ITA 561 cut-off score (CRS minimum) General Draw This is the first Express Entry draw of December 2023. Canada is inviting […]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have issued a temporary rule providing an extra 64,716 H-2B visas for the fiscal year 2024, beyond the annual cap of 66,000. This addresses the demand for temporary nonagricultural workers in industries such as hospitality and landscaping. The move aims to fulfill […]

If you’re in the U.S. on a temporary visa, you might be thinking about when to apply for a green card. Waiting for potentially shorter processing times or more favorable immigration policies is understandable, but delaying your application comes with risks. Let’s explore the downsides of postponing your immigration process. Increased Wait Times Putting off […]

On November 1st, 2023, Canada’s federal government stated that it will maintain its target of admitting 500,000 new permanent residents in 2026. This follows the multiple increases in immigration quotas in recent years. According to Immigration Minister Marc Miller, the goal is to enhance labor supply while reducing demands on housing and health care. In recent years, […]

The Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia is introducing a new immigration pilot program, the Critical Construction Worker Pilot, to assist the construction industry in filling labor shortages in 21 occupations. Eligibility for Critical Construction Worker Pilot The Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway is only available to those who have been offered […]

Later in the year, the U.S. Department of State will initiate a pilot program that enables H-1B work visa holders to renew their visas within the United States, eliminating the need for them to travel to their home countries. For a considerable time, the H-1B visa category has served as the primary avenue for skilled […]

Canada Express Entry Draw October 26th, 2023 #271 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 26th, 2023, which was the 271st Express Entry Draw. This was a healthcare occupations draw! The draw offered: 3,600 ITA 431 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Healthcare Occupations This is the fourth Express Entry draw of October 2023. Canada is […]

Canada Express Entry Draw October 25th, 2023 #270 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 25th, 2023, which was the 270th Express Entry Draw. This was a French Language Proficiency draw! The draw offered: 300 ITA 486 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French Language Proficiency This is the third Express Entry draw of October 2023. […]

Canada Express Entry Draw October 24th, 2023 #269 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 24th, 2023, which was the 269th Express Entry Draw. This was a PNP draw! The draw offered: 1,548 ITA 776 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Provincial Nominee Program This is the second Express Entry draw of October 2023. Canada is […]