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India Visa Processing Times Predicted to Slow
According to a press conference with Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller on October 19th, 2023, the current conflict between Canada and India will result in processing time delays for Indian visa applications. Nevertheless, Miller emphasized the vital role played by newcomers from India in Canada, assuring that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will maintain […]
Israeli Citizens and Nationals Can Now Apply for US Visa Waiver Program
Following Israel’s admittance to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the start of visa-free travel for short-term visits to the United States for qualified Israeli residents and nationals. Beginning October 19, 2023, eligible Israeli citizens and nationalities can begin applying for travel authorization to the United States via the U.S. […]
Canada Begins Parent and Grandparent Lottery 2023
Important Update: Between October 10 and 23, 2023, IRCC sent 24,200 invitations to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Lottery 2023. The deadline to submit your application has now passed. Canada’s Parent and Grandparent lottery began on October 10, 2023, and will remain open until October 23, 2023. In this time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]
Express Entry 268
October 10, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 3725
Lowest Qualifying Score: 500
Express Entry Draw October 10, 2023 #268 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw October 10th, 2023 #268 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 10th, 2023, which was the 268th Express Entry Draw. This was Canada’s first agriculture and agri-food occupations draw! The draw offered: 3,725 ITA 500 cut-off score (CRS minimum) All programs This is the first Express Entry draw of October […]
US Will Allow Roughly 500,000 Venezuelan Immigrants to Work in the US
The Biden administration is announcing the provision of temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans currently residing in the United States. This move promptly allows them to seek employment opportunities. This decision comes as the administration faces an increasing influx of individuals escaping Venezuela and other regions, with their sights set on reaching […]
Express Entry 267
September 28, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 600
Lowest Qualifying Score: 354
Express Entry Draw September 28, 2023 #267 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw September 28th, 2023 #267 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on September 28th, 2023, which was the 267th Express Entry Draw. This was Canada’s first agriculture and agri-food occupations draw! The draw offered: 600 ITA 354 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Agriculture and Agri-food occupations This is the fifth Express Entry draw […]
Express Entry 266
September 27, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 500
Lowest Qualifying Score: 472
Express Entry Draw September 27, 2023 #266 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw September 27th, 2023 #266 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on September 27th, 2023, which was the 266th Express Entry Draw. This was a French language proficiency draw! The draw offered: 500 ITA 472 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French language proficiency This is the fourth Express Entry draw of September 2023. […]
What Is an ESTA Visa: Apply for ESTA Visa to the USA
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system that assists in determining eligibility to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. Upon completion of an ESTA application, a traveler is notified of his or her eligibility to […]
Express Entry 265
September 26, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 3000
Lowest Qualifying Score: 504
Express Entry Draw September 26, 2023 #265 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw September 26th, 2023 #265 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on September 26th, 2023, which was the 265th Express Entry Draw. This was an all programs draw! The draw offered: 3,000 ITA 504 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the third Express Entry draw of September 2023. Canada is inviting […]
Express Entry 264
September 20, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 1000
Lowest Qualifying Score: 435
Express Entry Draw September 20, 2023 #264 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw September 20th, 2023 #264 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on September 20th, 2023, which was the 264th Express Entry Draw. This was a transportation occupations draw! The draw offered: 1,000 ITA 435 cut-off score (CRS) Transport Occupations This is the second Express Entry draw of September 2023. Canada is inviting […]
Express Entry 263
September 19, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 3200
Lowest Qualifying Score: 531
Express Entry Draw September 19, 2023 #263 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw September 19th, 2023 #263 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on September 19th, 2023, which was the 263rd Express Entry Draw. This was an all programs draw! The draw offered: 3,200 ITA 531 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the first Express Entry draw of September 2023. Canada is inviting […]
IRCC Confirms Express Entry Draws Resume
Update: IRCC held their first-ever Transport Occupations Express Entry Draw on September 20, 2023. On September 19, 2023, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC, announced that the initial set of invitations for occupations in the transportation sector using a category-based selection in the Express Entry system will take place this week. This targeted strategy […]
How Do I Check My Canada Entry Status: Canada GCKey Login
Sept 2023 Update: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new requirement mandating clients to enable multi-factor authentication and verify their identity each time they access their IRCC secure accounts using GCKey login, whether they are logging in for the first time or accessing existing accounts. What Is GCKey? A GCKey user ID […]
New Updates to Canada’s Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently unveiled an update to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year, IRCC is set to accept a maximum of 15,000 complete sponsorship applications under the PGP. Starting on October 10, IRCC will initiate the process of extending invitations to apply to 24,200 prospective sponsors who have […]
United States on Course to Issue the Most Student Visas Since 2016
According to U.S. State Department officials, it appears that the United States is poised to grant the highest number of student visas in a single year since fiscal 2016. The count of visas issued in fiscal 2023 has now surpassed 392,000. To provide context, in fiscal 2016, a total of 471,728 F1 visas were issued. […]