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Canada Provides Support to Sudan Nationals
On April 24, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, revealed that the Government of Canada has implemented additional immigration policies to assist Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home due to their country’s fast deteriorating condition. The situation in Sudan is continuously changing, and […]
Express Entry 247
April 26, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 3500
Lowest Qualifying Score: 483
Express Entry Draw April 26, 2023 #247 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw April 26th, 2023 #247 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 26th, 2023, which was the 247th Express Entry Draw. This draw was an all-programs draw. The draw offered: 3,500 ITA 483 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the second Express Entry draw of April 2023. Canada is inviting […]
IRCC Strike 2023: How Did This Affect Canadian Immigration?
May 1st, 2023 Update: Following a strike that impacted over 155,000 public servants, including those at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government have reached a tentative agreement. PSAC, the union representing the striking federal employees, claims the draft agreement contains higher compensation that will […]
What is a Designated Learning Institution in Canada?
In Canada, a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is a school or educational institution that has received government approval to accept and host international students. A letter of approval from a DLI is required in order to receive a study permit in Canada. International students’ compliance with the conditions of their study permits and with Canadian immigration laws […]
Express Entry 246
April 12, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 3500
Lowest Qualifying Score: 485
Express Entry Draw April 12, 2023 #246 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw April 12th, 2023 #246 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 12th, 2023, which was the 246th Express Entry Draw. This draw was an all-programs draw. The draw offered: 3,500 ITA 486 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the first Express Entry draw of April 2023. Canada is inviting […]
PNP Expected to Surpass Canada Express Entry Nominees in 2023
Recently, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have become the primary method for economic class candidates to obtain permanent residence in Canada, surpassing the federal Express Entry system. In the next three years, the number of immigrants arriving in Canada through the PNP is expected to exceed 105,000. According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, the […]
Express Entry 245
March 29, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 7000
Lowest Qualifying Score: 481
Express Entry Draw March 29, 2023 #245 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw March 29th, 2023 #245 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 29th, 2023, which was the 245th Express Entry Draw. This draw was an all-programs draw. The draw offered: 7,000 ITA 481 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the fourth Express Entry draw of March 2023. Canada is inviting […]
New Pathway for Skilled Refugees in Canada
Under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is launching a new economic pathway to assist employers in hiring skilled refugees and other displaced individuals. There is a global situation where a significant number of people are being forced to leave their homes, resulting in a displacement crisis. This leads to an increase in the […]
Express Entry 244
March 23, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 7000
Lowest Qualifying Score: 484
Express Entry Draw March 23, 2023 #244 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw March 23rd, 2023 #244 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 23rd, 2023, which was the 244th Express Entry Draw. This draw was an all programs draw. The draw offered: 7,000 ITA 484 cut off score (CRS) All programs This is the third Express Entry draw of March 2023. Canada […]
Canada Announces Assistance for Turkish and Syrian Residents
On March 18, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to assist Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who may be unable to travel home because of the devastation caused by the earthquakes that have struck the area. As part of Canada’s response to the situation in Türkiye […]
Sheila Singh
Sheila Singh is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) registered and licensed member of the ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) and the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Sheila holds a diploma from CSIC e-Academy in Immigration Practitioner: Laws, Policies and Procedures. She has over two years of experience in the field of Canadian Immigration […]
Canada to Extend Post-Graduate Work Permits for International Graduates
As the federal government seeks to boost Canada’s shortage in its labor sector, international graduates with expired or soon-to-expire work permits will be able to apply for an extension. Graduates with a recently expired or expiring post-graduation work permit (PGWP) will be eligible for an additional or extended work permit to stay in Canada and […]
Express Entry 243
March 15, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 7000
Lowest Qualifying Score: 490
Express Entry Draw March 15, 2023 #243 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw March 15th, 2023 #243 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 15th, 2023, which was the 243rd Express Entry Draw. This draw was an all programs draw. The draw offered: 7,000 ITA 490 cut off score (CRS) All programs This is the second Express Entry draw of March 2023. Canada […]
TN Visa for Canadians: Requirements and How to Apply
Under the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the TN visa category allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to temporarily work in the United States in a number of designated professions. TN visas for Canadians were introduced as part of the NAFTA agreement, which was signed in 1994. As long as the […]
2-Year Extension for Canada Visitors Applying for Work Permit
Foreign nationals who are visiting Canada can apply for a work permit and work in the country if they receive a valid job offer without leaving the country. Visitors who obtained a work permit during the previous 12 months may also apply for an interim work permit under this public policy in order to begin […]