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Express Entry Draw – October 18, 2017
The latest round of invitations for Express Entry took place on October 18, 2017. In this draw, 2,757 invitations were issued, with the lowest qualifying score being 436. Those invited are now eligible to apply for permanent resident status. Do you want to immigrate to Canada? Fill out our FREE online immigration assessment, and we will […]
Express Entry Draw – October 4, 2017
The latest round of invitations for Express Entry took place on October 4, 2017. In this draw, 2,801 invitations were issued, with the lowest qualifying score being 438. Those invited are now eligible to apply for permanent resident status. Do you want to immigrate to Canada? Fill out our FREE online immigration assessment, and we will […]
Express Entry Draw – September 20, 2017 #72
The latest round of invitations for Express Entry will take place within the month of September which will be the 72nd Express Entry draw. More invitations are expected to be issued over the coming weeks, months, and years, benefiting individuals and families around the world wishing to make Canada their new permanent home. The Comprehensive Ranking […]
How To Improve Your CRS Score In 8 Simple Steps 2025
Candidates who are eligible to apply for Express Entry will be evaluated by a score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Although there are some things that you can not control, there are some ways to improve your CRS score so that you will be ranked higher for the Express Entry Pool. Latest Express Entry […]
Do You Want to Move to Canada Because of the US Election
Every four years, we get a surge of people interested in immigrating to Canada because of the US presidential election. Many people can be a bit naive about the processing of moving to Canada from the US but we can help! Similar to the Bush-Gore election in 2000, the current political apocalypse fought between Republican […]
Proposed Changes to Canadian Citizenship
The Liberal government has been focusing their legislative efforts on improving the existing Citizenship Act in order to allow immigrants to apply for Canadian Citizenship earlier and easier than the procedure currently in place. The goal, according to the chair of the House Immigration Committee, MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj, is for the bill known as C-6 is passed into law […]
Does Canada Have a ‘Green Card’ Lottery?
No, Canada does not offer a designated Canada Immigration visa Lottery. Canada does not have an immigration lottery as the United States does. The US has a program called the Diversity Visa that allows individuals to obtain Green Cards. Canada doesn’t have a diversity visa but has several programs that offer draws every week, allowing […]
Determine if You’re Eligible for Express Entry to Canada
Are you eligible? Determining whether you can apply under the Express Entry System can be confusing, but here are some of the basics. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), Express Entry is a system put in place to “manage applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs.” These economic immigration programs include […]
Step-by-Step Guide to the Express Entry Pool
So, you’ve done your research, followed all the guidelines, submitted your online profile and been entered into the Express Entry pool. What next? Well, the pool is where you’ll stay for up to one year from the day you enter it, until either you’re issued an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, or your time in the […]
Interview with the First Successful Express Entry Candidate
Recently Emma Hughes became the first successful Express Entry candidate to achieve Canadian permanent residence under the new express entry system, having first applied just over two months ago. Originally from Ireland, Hughes was quick to complete her Express Entry profile within just days of the system’s January 1 launch, where she scored 1094 points via the Comprehensive Ranking […]
How Does Express Entry Work?
Before the new Express Entry system came into effect, we could only predict how much it would affect Canadian immigration. However, four months in, it’s safe to say that Express Entry has revolutionized immigration in Canada for the better. Thousands of candidates have already received invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. If you’re interested in applying for Express Entry, […]
Who is Eligible For Express Entry to Canada?
As of January 1, 2015, the new express entry system came into play that has revolutionized the Canadian immigration system. So far, thousands of candidates have been issued invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence under the new scheme. But who is eligible? We’re going to explain more about the new system below. Express Entry Eligibility Anyone […]
How to Pass Your Canadian Citizenship Test
What is the Canadian Citizenship Test? The Canadian citizenship test is required for individuals between ages 18 and 54 applying for citizenship. It is most commonly a written test, but sometimes an applicant will be required to take oral test with a citizenship officer instead. The test focuses on subjects like citizens’ rights, freedoms, and responsibilities, along […]
Everything You Need to Know About Completing Your Express Entry Profile
As you’re probably aware by now, Express Entry kicked into place on January 1, 2015. This means that if you’re a skilled worker looking to immigrate to Canada, you have to go through the express entry system. We’re going to go over all the steps you’ll need for Express Entry, from finding out whether you’re eligible, […]
Information About the New Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program
The new Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration program that works in conjunction with Express Entry and enables Ontario to nominate individuals as well as their families for Canadian permanent residence, on the basis that they already have a pre-approved job offer for the province. Here’s a step-by-step guide for applying to the Opportunities Ontario […]