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CDC Announces Negative COVID Test Will Be Needed for Those Traveling to the US from China, Hong Kong and Macau
The US CDC announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for air passengers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macau on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. All travelers aged 2 and older must be tested no more than two days before departure and show a negative test result to the operating airline, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, […]
International Experience Canada (IEC) is Now Accepting Applications for the Year 2023
IEC 2024 Now Open! IRCC announced the opening of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program to approximately 90,000 young individuals from over 35 countries worldwide. Learn more. The pools for the 2023 season of International Experience Canada (IEC) were opened for new candidates on December 19th. Candidates who are eligible to participate in IEC 2023 can […]
Canada Extends Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers
The slow pace of Canada’s economic growth has made it difficult for business owners, particularly those in the tourism industry, to find the workers they require. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced that Canada is extending work permits to family members […]
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Canadian Graduates: Study to Canada PR Steps
Thousands of young adults are coming to Canada each year for higher education. A huge benefit to this and a reason many immigrants choose this route is the opportunity to gain permanent residency after their studies. What’s better than knowing you could come to Canada for education and then have a good chance of making […]
US Immigration Changes in 2022: Year in Review
According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), nearly a million immigrant adults were naturalized as American citizens in the fiscal year 2022, the third-highest annual tally in US history. Naturalizations have reached a 14-year high, a year after President Biden directed federal agencies to promote naturalizations by removing bureaucratic barriers in the citizenship process, […]
9 Canadian Immigration Changes in 2022: Year in Review
In the year 2022, many significant immigration changes occurred in Canada. We have seen a growth of visas being applied for following the pandemic, and Canadian immigration is vastly increasing. Canada has welcomed a record number of immigrants in 2022! The most significant events in Canadian immigration in the last year are discussed below. Canadian Visa Changes and New […]
New Work Opportunities for Canadian and Italian Youth
On November 14, 2022, the Canadian government announced a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Italy to expand employment opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth. This agreement allows Canadian and Italian youth to apply for international work and travel opportunities through the International Experience Canada Program. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 […]
New Brunswick Launches Immigration Pilot for Critical Workers
On November 7, 2022, the New Brunswick Provincial Government announced a brand new immigration pilot project: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP). The pilot (a joint federal-provincial project) aims to alleviate critical worker shortages in New Brunswick. The pilot is unique in that it will not only offer economic immigration to the province, but […]
Options for H1-B Workers Affected by a Layoff
An unexpected layoff can cause panic in anyone’s life, but when an H-1B worker loses their job, it can be especially daunting. This is because they must leave the country unless they find a new job or change their immigration status within 60 days. H-1B visa holders may stay in the United States for up to […]
Express Entry 236
November 23, 2022
Total Invitations Issued: 4750
Lowest Qualifying Score: 491
Express Entry Draw November 23, 2022 #236 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw November 23, 2022 #236 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on November 23rd, 2022, which was the 236th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered: 4,750 ITA 491 cut off score (CRS) All Programs This is the second Express Entry draw […]
Express Entry 235
November 9, 2022
Total Invitations Issued: 4750
Lowest Qualifying Score: 494
Express Entry Draw November 9, 2022 #235 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw November 9, 2022 #235 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on November 9th, 2022, which was the 235th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered: 4,750 ITA 494 cut off score (CRS) All Programs This is the first Express Entry draw […]
Canada Plans to Welcome 500,000 Immigrants by 2025
November 2023 Update: Canada comes out with new 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada has announced plans to significantly increase the number of immigrants entering the country, with a goal of 500,000 arriving each year by 2025 in order to address a critical labor shortage. On Tuesday, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the new plan. It prioritizes admitting […]
Express Entry 234
October 26, 2022
Total Invitations Issued: 4750
Lowest Qualifying Score: 496
Express Entry Draw October 26, 2022 #234 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw October 26, 2022 #234 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 26th, 2022, which was the 234th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered: 4,750 ITA 496 cut off score (CRS) All Programs This is the second Express Entry draw […]