Canadian Permanent Resident Immigration News

One important step of applying for Canadian immigration is getting an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR). This is an official document from IRCC that says they’ve received your application. The AOR is like a digital stamp – it shows the exact date your application was received. This date is very important as it can affect how long your application takes to […]

British Columbia will introduce three new BCPNP immigration pathways in January 2025 for international students who recently graduated from the province. These pathways will be available to graduates with bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. These new programs aim to help foreign students stay in Canada and find jobs. To be considered an international graduate for this program, you must […]

On August 26th, 2024, up to 2,300 students were able to bypass Canada’s current student intake cap. Students accepted into this program can also bring qualifying family members to Canada with them. Additionally, the program includes changes to make it easier for applicants from French-speaking regions to be approved. What Is the New Permanent Residence Program for French-Speaking […]

Canada Express Entry Draw August 15, 2024 #310 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 15th, 2024, which was the 310th Express Entry Draw. This was a French Language Proficiency draw. The draw offered: This is the third Express Entry draw of August 2024. Canada is inviting thousands of immigrants to apply for Permanent […]

Canada Express Entry Draw August 14, 2024 #309 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 14th, 2024, which was the 309th Express Entry Draw. This was a Canadian Experience Class draw. The draw offered: This is the second Express Entry draw of August 2024. Canada is inviting thousands of immigrants to apply for Permanent […]

Canada Express Entry Draw August 13, 2024 #308 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 13th, 2024, which was the 308th Express Entry Draw. This was a Provincial Nominee Program draw. The draw offered: This is the first Express Entry draw of August 2024. Canada is inviting thousands of immigrants to apply for Permanent […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is planning to create a new permanent residency category for workers with intermediate, semi-skilled levels. This change would require amending the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act. The government aims to broaden the pool of potential immigrants to include individuals with a wider range of abilities and experiences. More details […]

Canada Express Entry Draw July 31, 2024 #307 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 31st, 2024, which was the 307th Express Entry Draw. This was a Canadian Experience Class draw. The draw offered: This is the ninth Express Entry draw of July 2024. Canada is inviting thousands of immigrants to apply for Permanent […]

A recent study by Henley & Partners ranked the world’s passports based on how many countries their holders can visit without a visa. Canada’s passport came in seventh place this year, tying with Czechia, Hungary, and Malta. This means Canadians can travel to 187 countries visa-free and have good options for work and study in […]

Canada Express Entry Draw July 30, 2024 #306 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 30th, 2024, which was the 306th Express Entry Draw. This was a Provincial Nominee Program draw. The draw offered: This is the eighth Express Entry draw of July 2024. Canada is inviting thousands of immigrants to apply for Permanent […]

In the past, Canadians born abroad could only pass on citizenship to their children born overseas for one generation. This meant that if a Canadian born abroad had a child overseas, that child would not automatically be Canadian. However, the Canadian government is considering changing this “first-generation limit” rule to extend it to a second […]

Canada Express Entry Draw July 18, 2024 #305 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 18th, 2024, which was the 305th Express Entry Draw. This was a French Language Proficiency draw. The draw offered: 1,800 ITA 400 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French language proficiency This is the seventh Express Entry draw of July 2024. […]

Canada Express Entry Draw July 17, 2024 #304 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 17th, 2024, which was the 304th Express Entry Draw. This was a Canadian Experience Class draw. The draw offered: 6,300 ITA 515 cut-off score (CRS minimum) CEC This is the sixth Express Entry draw of July 2024. Canada is […]

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is launching a new pathway for law enforcement professionals seeking permanent residency in Canada. While the exact date is yet to be determined, applications are expected to open sometime this year. This new pathway, under one of Canada’s 11 Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), aims to bolster Alberta’s police force by attracting skilled law […]

Canada Express Entry Draw July 16, 2024 #303 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 16th, 2024, which was the 303rd Express Entry Draw. This was a French language proficiency draw. The draw offered: 1,391 ITA 670 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Provincial Nominee Program This is the fifth Express Entry draw of July 2024. […]