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Canada Welcomes New Immigration Minister Marc Miller
Marc Miller has been appointed as the new Immigration Minister of Canada. This announcement was made during a recent cabinet shuffle conducted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The outgoing Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, will now assume the position of Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities. Fraser has been serving as the Immigration Minister since October […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: Agriculture and Agri-Food
For recent Express Entry lotteries, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has devised category-based selection criteria. One of the categories includes occupations in agriculture and agri-food such as contractors, farm supervisors, and butchers. The selection criteria were developed in conjunction with IRCC partners and stakeholders, as well as conversations with provincial and territorial governments Following […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: Trades Occupations
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has developed category-based selection criteria for Express Entry lotteries. One of the categories includes occupations in trades such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors. The selection criteria were determined based on labor market projections, consultations with IRCC partners and stakeholders, and discussions with provincial and territorial governments. The implementation […]
Express Entry 258
July 12, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 3800
Lowest Qualifying Score: 375
Express Entry Draw July 12, 2023 #258 – CRS Score
Note: If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw July 12th, 2023 #258 This Express Entry Draw took place on July 12th, 2023, which was […]
Express Entry 257
July 11, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 800
Lowest Qualifying Score: 505
Express Entry Draw July 11, 2023 #257 – CRS Score
Note: If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw July 11th, 2023 #257 This Express Entry Draw took place on July 11th, 2023, which was […]
Express Entry 256
July 7, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 2300
Lowest Qualifying Score: 439
Express Entry Draw July 7, 2023 #256 – CRS Score
Note: The draw below is for French language proficiency. If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw July 7th, 2023 #256 This Express Entry Draw […]
Express Entry 255
July 6, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 1500
Lowest Qualifying Score: 463
Express Entry Draw July 6, 2023 #255 – CRS Score
Note: The most recent draw was the draw below for healthcare occupations. If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw which occurred yesterday, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. Canada Express Entry Draw July 6th, 2023 #255 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 6th, 2023, which was the 255th […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: STEM Occupations
On May 31, Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, stated that IRCC had completed category-based selection criteria for Express Entry lotteries, one of which includes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) occupations. The categories were determined using labor market projections and conversations with IRCC partners and stakeholders, as well as provincial and territorial governments. Anticipated since June […]
Study Authorization Extended for Work Permit Holders in Canada
Each year, Canada benefits from the skills brought in by thousands of temporary foreign workers, which contribute to the country’s economy and address crucial gaps in the labor market. However, these foreign workers often encounter obstacles when it comes to enrolling in certain study programs that could help them pursue their aspirations and create new […]
Express Entry 254
July 5, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 500
Lowest Qualifying Score: 486
Express Entry Draw July 5, 2023 #254 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw July 5th, 2023 #254 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 5th, 2023, which was the 254th Express Entry Draw. This draw was the very first STEM occupations draw. The draw offered: 500 ITA 486 cut-off score (CRS) STEM Occupations This is the second Express Entry draw of July 2023. […]
Express Entry 253
July 4, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 700
Lowest Qualifying Score: 511
Express Entry Draw July 4, 2023 #253 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw July 4th, 2023 #253 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 4th, 2023, which was the 253rd Express Entry Draw. This draw was an all programs draw. The draw offered: 700 ITA 511 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the first Express Entry draw of July 2023. Canada is […]
Canada Launches First-Ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023
On July 27, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. This new plan incorporates new measures as well as refinements to current measures to assist Canadian businesses to prosper in a competitive environment. Minister Fraser outlined the following aggressive attraction efforts as part of Canada’s first-ever […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: Healthcare Occupations
On May 31st, 2023 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) declared that it has completed the development of a new category-based selection process for Express Entry. Why Is Healthcare a Priority Occupation for Canada Express Entry? Healthcare is one of the industries in Canada with a serious labor shortage. This is due in part to Canada […]
Express Entry 252
June 28, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 500
Lowest Qualifying Score: 475
Express Entry Draw June 28, 2023 #252 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw June 28th, 2023 #252 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on June 28th, 2023, which was the 252nd Express Entry Draw. This draw was a healthcare occupations draw under the new category-based Express Entry draws. The draw offered: 500 ITA 476 cut-off score (CRS) Healthcare Occupations This is the third Express […]
Express Entry 251
June 27, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 4300
Lowest Qualifying Score: 486
Express Entry Draw June 27, 2023 #251 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw June 27th, 2023 #251 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on June 27th, 2023, which was the 251st Express Entry Draw. This draw was an all programs draw. The draw offered: 4,300 ITA 486 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the second Express Entry draw of June 2023. Canada is […]