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Express Entry 133
December 19, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3200
Lowest Qualifying Score: 451
Express Entry Draw December 19, 2019 #133 – CRS Score
Express Entry Draw December #133 The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on December 19, 2019, which was the 133rd Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,200 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 469. This was the #133 Express Entry Draw and the second draw of December. This most likely will be the […]
Canada’s Minister of Immigration Profile: Marco Mendicino
Marco Mendicino was named Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mendicino was appointed to Trudeau’s new cabinet on November 20, 2019. Previously, this position was held by MP Ahmed Hussen who has now been named the Minister of families, children and social development. This new role means that Mendicino […]
UK Election Results: Impact on Immigration 2020
The United Kingdom held a general election on December 12, 2019. One of the major political issues being voted on was Brexit, the movement by the UK to leave the European Union. For many, a vote for the Conservative party and by extension, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was a vote to leave the EU. The […]
Canadian Immigration 2019: Year in Review
Over the past year, Canada has produced many significant changes in immigration- some positive and some causing more of a disadvantage to those who wish to immigrate to Canada. Overall, it is safe to say that Canadian immigration has been increasing throughout the year of 2019. Below is a summary of the most influential changes […]
Express Entry 132
December 11, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3200
Lowest Qualifying Score: 472
Express Entry Draw December 11, 2019 #132 – CRS Score
Express Entry Draw December #132 The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on December 11, 2019, which was the 132nd Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,200 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 472. This was the #132 Express Entry Draw and the first draw of December. Improving Your CRS Score If you […]
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program Update for 2020
October 5th Update: Today Immigration Minister Marco Mendocino announced new details about the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program. The program will open October 13th, 2020 for a 3-week window. People can submit the form online to express interest to bring their relatives to Canada. Once the three week period ends, the IRCC will select potential […]
Express Entry 131
November 28, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3600
Lowest Qualifying Score: 471
Express Entry Draw November 28, 2019 #131 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on November 27, 2019, which was the 131st Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,600 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 471. This was the #131 Express Entry Draw and the second draw of November. Today’s draw brings the total number of invitations to apply (ITAs) […]
How Is The Quebec Experience Program Changing: Impact of PEQ Changes
The Quebec Experience Program was suspended by CAQ in 2019. In 2018, 10,711 people were accepted into the program with 5,146 of the accepted applicants being post-secondary graduates. The CAQ has stated that the suspension was due to the province being a victim of its own success. In other words, the popularity of the program […]
Express Entry 130
November 13, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3600
Lowest Qualifying Score: 472
Express Entry Draw November 13, 2019 #130 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on November 13, 2019, which was the 130th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,600 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 472. This was the #130 Express Entry Draw and the first draw of November. Today’s draw brings the total number of invitations to apply (ITAs) […]
Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) November 12, 2019 Draw
SINP November 12, 2019 Draw Entrepreneur EOI Selection Results on November 12, 2019 Category: Occupations In-Demand Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate to Apply: 69 Total Candidates Invited to Apply: 222 Other Considerations: Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. The following NOCs have been included: 0013, 0014, 0016, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0114, 0121, 0122, 0125, 0131, 0212, 0213, 0421, […]
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) November 7, 2019 Draw #76
MPNP under the Expression of Interest System Draw #76 – November 7, 2019 SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 133 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 560 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 23 SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 24 who were invited […]
What is the Quebec Values Test: Questions, What Can Happen
A Canadian province will soon require economic immigrants to pass a “values test” under a newly proposed policy. Immigrants to Canada who want to settle in Quebec will soon be required to pass a provincial values test. Starting Jan. 1, immigrants will have to prove they have learned “democratic values and Quebec values” in order to obtain […]
Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) October 31, 2019 Draw
SINP October 31, 2019 Draw Entrepreneur EOI Selection Results on October 31, 2019 Category: Occupations In-Demand Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate to Apply: 68 Total Candidates Invited to Apply: 231 Other Considerations: Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. Candidates with 69 points or higher were invited to apply. Candidates invited to apply with 68 points had 10 […]
Express Entry 129
October 30, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3900
Lowest Qualifying Score: 457
Express Entry Draw October 30, 2019 #129 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on October 30, 2019, which was the 129th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,900 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 457. This was the #129 Express Entry Draw and the third draw of October. Today’s draw brings the total number of invitations to apply (ITAs) to […]
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): Everything You Need to Know
If you have received a degree, diploma or certificate from another country but want to immigrate to Canada many times you may need an ECA. Having an ECA will increase your CRS score for your Express Entry profile. The more points you have the better chances you have for getting picked during an Express Entry […]