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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 […]
Canada Introduces New Recognized Employer Pilot
January 2024 Update: Phase 2 of this program has started. See below for more details on phase 2 of this program. Canada has unveiled a fresh initiative designed to tackle labor shortages and streamline the hiring process for repeat users of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This new pilot project, set to launch in […]
Express Entry 262
August 15, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 4300
Lowest Qualifying Score: 496
Express Entry Draw August 15, 2023 #262 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw August 15th, 2023 #262 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 15th, 2023, which was the 262nd Express Entry Draw. This was an all programs draw! The draw offered: 4,300 ITA 496 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the fourth Express Entry draw of August 2023. Canada is inviting […]
Canada’s Program to Attract Tech Workers from the US Hits Capacity
A Canadian government initiative aimed at attracting highly skilled technology professionals from the United States had to close its application process on the day following its launch due to reaching the maximum limit of applicants. The application process of these work permits commenced on July 16, 2023, and by July 17, 2023, the program had […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: Transportation Occupations
Employment and Social Development Canada reported that the number of professions facing shortages doubled between 2019 and 2021. In the data released by Statistics Canada for the fourth quarter of 2022, job vacancies were divided into the Trades category, which included both wholesale trades and retail trades. The total number of job vacancies in wholesale […]
Express Entry 261
August 3, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 1499
Lowest Qualifying Score: 388
Express Entry Draw August 3, 2023 #261 – 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 August 3rd, 2023 #261 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 3rd, 2023, which […]
Express Entry 260
August 2, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 800
Lowest Qualifying Score: 435
Express Entry Draw August 2, 2023 #260 – 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 August 2nd, 2023 #260 This Express Entry Draw took place on August 2nd, 2023, which was […]
Express Entry 259
August 1, 2023
Total Invitations Issued: 2000
Lowest Qualifying Score: 517
Express Entry Draw August 1, 2023 #259 – 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 August 1st, 2023 #259 This Express Entry Draw took place on August 1st, 2023, which was […]
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 […]