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Occupations No Longer Eligible for the Atlantic Immigrant Program (AIP)
As a result of the latest NOC code system update, many occupations have become eligible or ineligible within Canada’s most popular immigration pathways including Express Entry. This also includes Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) which invites more than 6,000 candidates yearly to the Atlantic provinces to obtain Canada PR. These applicants will use their previous […]
16 New Occupations Categories Eligible Through Express Entry
Recently there have been many changes and updates to Canada’s immigration system as the country quickly tries to get back on track post-pandemic. As labor shortages reach an all-time high, many provinces in Canada are looking for workers to fill these jobs and are actively giving many foreign workers abroad the opportunity for a fresh […]
Can Canada Be Used as a Backdoor to the United States?
People who earn permanent residency in Canada can seek citizenship after staying in the country for at least three years in the five years before the citizenship application. Once they have obtained citizenship, they can come to the United States using the TN visa provided they have a legitimate employment offer from a US company […]
Express Entry 223 May 25, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 589 Lowest Qualifying Score: 741 Express Entry Draw May 25, 2022 #223 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw May 25, 2022 #223 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on May 25th, 2022, which was the 223rd Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 589 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 741. This is the second Express Entry […]
How Much Proof of Funds Do I Need for Express Entry in 2022?
Along with other recent changes and improvements to Canada’s immigration system, the IRCC has recently announced that the proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants has increased. This is only valid for those applying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program or Federal Skilled Trades Program who do not have a Canadian job offer. If […]
Express Entry 222 May 11, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 545 Lowest Qualifying Score: 753 Express Entry Draw May 11, 2022 #222 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw April 27, 2022 #222 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on May 11th, 2022, which was the 222nd Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 545 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 753. This is the first Express Entry […]
Buying a Car in Canada as an Immigrant 2022
When making the move to a new country, there are a number of things a new resident may need and/or want to do to make settling in a bit more convenient. A big step many newcomers take is getting a driver’s license and buying a car for transportation reasons. Although public transport is available in […]
How to Prepare for the Next CEC and FSW Draw in July 2022
In early July 2022, Express Entry drawings for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class candidates will restart. On April 22, Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made the announcement. With drawings commencing in July, IRCC should have 14 draws by the end of the year if they stick to their current schedule of one […]
Will I Be Able to Buy a Home in Canada? Options Around New Ban
In an effort to cool off a hot housing market, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration said Thursday that foreign investors and non-Canadian companies will be barred from buying residential real estate in Canada for the next two years. In releasing the federal budget for the year, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland outlined a number of steps […]
Express Entry 221 April 27, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 829 Lowest Qualifying Score: 772 Express Entry Draw April 27, 2022 #221 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw April 27, 2022 #221 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 27th, 2022, which was the 221st Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 829 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 772. This is the second Express Entry […]
The Next CEC Draw and FSWP Draw in July 2022
We’ve all been waiting months for a CEC and FSWP draw – and Canada has finally given answers on when they will resume all Express Entry draws. In July, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will resume its federal economic immigration programs and extend foreign students’ expired work permits while their permanent residency applications are […]
Canada Plans to Increase Immigration Fees in 2022
On April 30, Canada will raise the costs for all permanent residency applications. Fee hikes will be implemented for the economic, permit holder, family, and humanitarian categories. For the first time since 2002, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) raised permanent residency costs to account for inflation in 2020. At the time, the IRCC declared […]
Express Entry 220 April 13, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 787 Lowest Qualifying Score: 782 Express Entry Draw April 13, 2022 #220 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw April 13, 2022 #220 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 13th, 2022, which was the 220th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 787 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 782. This is the first Express Entry […]
How To Get A Driver’s License in Canada as an Immigrant
Depending on which city you immigrate to in Canada based on your daily routine, getting a driver’s license and maybe even a car may be a high priority for you. Unless you are living in Vancouver, Montreal, or Toronto (Canada’s most walkable cities) then you made need to learn what it takes to get a […]
Express Entry 219 March 30, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 919 Lowest Qualifying Score: 785 Express Entry Draw March 30, 2022 #219 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw March 16, 2022 #219 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 30th, 2022, which was the 219th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 919 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 785. This is the third Express Entry […]
