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Express Entry draws in Q1 2023

Canada to target occupations in Express Entry draws starting in 2023

Starting in 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score...

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IRCC confirms IT glitch affecting Express Entry candidates

In an email to CIC News, an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) spokesperson has confirmed that there have been IT issues in the Express Entry system following the implementation of National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021. This includes Express Entry candidates who are in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)...

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Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 2.2 million

New data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that Canada’s immigration backlog has dropped to just over 2.2 million...

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Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023

The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023...

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Newcomers drive quality growth in the Canadian workforce—but are still underutilized

Statistics Canada recently released its report on the education level among Canada’s workforce...

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Recent Canadian immigrants endured disproportionate economic strain due to COVID-19: Statistics Canada

The economic contributions of Canadian immigrants cannot be understated...

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What are police clearances certificates for Canadian immigration?

Police certificates demonstrate to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that an immigration applicant is admissible to Canada...

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A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study

In March 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a public opinion research report surrounding the International Experience Canada (IEC) program...

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British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration

British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week...

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