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December 19, 2024 at 8:36 PM

IRCC to remove LMIA-based job offer points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

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December 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM

December 2024: State of the Express Entry pool

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December 5, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Work permit options for international student graduates no longer eligible for PGWPs

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December 2, 2024 at 6:29 PM

IRCC invites more Express Entry candidates in first draw of December

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November 28, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Free tools and resources for your immigration journey

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Free tools and resources for your immigration journey Canada vs. Austr…
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November 20, 2024 at 5:43 PM

BREAKING: Canada holds first healthcare Express Entry draw since July

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November 19, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

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November 12, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Canada invites candidates in PNP Express Entry draw

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November 8, 2024 at 9:34 PM

BREAKING: IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

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November 6, 2024 at 8:34 PM

How this year’s Immigration Levels Plan affects the chances of success for Express Entry candidates

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS ANALYSIS: How this year’s Immigration Levels Plan affects the chances of success for Express Entry candidates November 2024: State of …
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November 1, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Quebec announces its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Quebec announces its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025 How IRCC’s new Immigration Levels Plan prioritizes in-Canada candidates …
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October 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM

These are the candidates receiving ITAs from category-based selection draws

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS These are the candidates receiving ITAs from category-based selection draws How does IRCC use information from PR and international st…
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October 24, 2024 at 3:07 PM

BREAKING: Canada to cut immigration by 20% in 2025

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October 23, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Canada invites 1,800 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for trade occupations

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada invites 1,800 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for trade occupations Accelerate your Path to Canada: How the Pea…
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October 22, 2024 at 6:05 PM

IRCC issues 400 ITAs to CEC candidates in latest Express Entry draw

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC issues 400 ITAs to CEC candidates in latest Express Entry draw New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot: Who are the employers and wha…
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October 18, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System Six companies that can grant LMIA-exempt work permits in Canada are…
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October 15, 2024 at 7:52 PM

IRCC announces eligible programs for PGWPs

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC announces eligible programs for PGWPs What we know about the upcoming Immigration Levels Plan Acce…
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October 10, 2024 at 6:29 PM

IRCC issues 1,000 ITAs in third Express Entry draw this week

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC issues 1,000 ITAs in third Express Entry draw this week How to Unlock Opportunities for Internationally Educated Professionals …
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October 7, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Express Entry: 1,613 candidates invited in draw for PNP candidates

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October 1, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Canada launches pilot project to streamline review process for rejected study permits

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada launches pilot project to streamline review process for rejected study permits Here’s what you can expect during your virtual c…
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September 27, 2024 at 7:40 PM

IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years How many ITAs has Canada issued through Express…
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September 24, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Canada ranked 4th best country in the world in 2024

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada ranked 4th best country in the world in 2024 Here’s how much it costs to study in some of Canada’s top universities as an inter…
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September 19, 2024 at 9:55 PM

IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw Business Insurance: An Overview for Newcom…
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September 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM

BREAKING: IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS BREAKING: IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility IRCC’s backlog increasing as department looks t…
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September 12, 2024 at 7:41 PM

IRCC issues 911 invitations to apply in Express Entry draw for PNP candidates

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC issues 911 invitations to apply in Express Entry draw for PNP candidates Which regions in Canada could see a reduction of tempora…
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September 5, 2024 at 7:37 PM

September 2024: State of the Express Entry pool

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS September 2024: State of the Express Entry pool How many hours can you work as an international student in Canada? …
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August 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Visitors no longer allowed to apply for work permits from within Canada

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Visitors no longer allowed to apply for work permits from within Canada Immigration minister signals big changes to permanent resident…
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August 27, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Canada issues 3,300 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw

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August 26, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Express Entry: IRCC invites 1,121 Provincial Nominee Program candidates in latest draw

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August 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Express Entry candidates continue to see positive economic outcomes

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Express Entry candidates continue to see positive economic outcomes The average cost of buying a home in Canada’s largest cities …
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August 20, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Temporary Foreign Worker Program takes centre stage as Ministers considers further reforms

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Temporary Foreign Worker Program takes centre stage as Ministers considers further reforms Deadline extended for CUAET participants to…
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August 16, 2024 at 4:09 PM

IRCC releases annual Express Entry report

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC releases annual Express Entry report Francophone students to have direct path to permanent residence under IRCC’s new pilot progr…
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August 14, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Express Entry: 3,200 candidates issued ITAs in latest Canadian Experience Class draw

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August 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Canada invites PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada invites PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw Some temporary foreign workers can get a job in Canada without an LMIA than…
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August 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers Miller: More measures coming to manage temporary resident levels …
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July 31, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Express Entry: IRCC invites 5,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates

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July 30, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Canada issues 964 invitations in latest Express Entry draw for PNP candidates

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada issues 964 invitations in latest Express Entry draw for PNP candidates British Columbia’s new guidelines will limit internation…
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July 26, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Canadian passport ranked seventh-best in the world

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canadian passport ranked seventh-best in the world How does IRCC choose sponsors through the Parents and Grandparents Program? …
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July 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM

From work to study: How Americans can begin their Canadian journey

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS From work to study: How Americans can begin their Canadian journey IRCC’s update on its plan to attract global talent …
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July 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM

IRCC invites 6,300 Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC invites 6,300 Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw Montreal ranks among top ten best cities for inte…
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July 16, 2024 at 6:48 PM

Express Entry: 1,391 candidates invited in latest PNP-only draw

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Express Entry: 1,391 candidates invited in latest PNP-only draw How Pre-Arrival Services Help Immigrants to Canada Even Before They Ar…
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July 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM

IRCC invites 3,200 candidates in category-based Express Entry draw for French language proficiency

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC invites 3,200 candidates in category-based Express Entry draw for French language proficiency More jobs now eligible for Employer…
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July 5, 2024 at 6:55 PM

BREAKING: IRCC invites 3,750 candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week

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July 4, 2024 at 3:25 PM

IRCC issues 1,800 invitations to apply in Express Entry draw for trade occupations

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC issues 1,800 invitations to apply in Express Entry draw for trade occupations Two Canadian cities among the most livable in the w…
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July 2, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Canada issues invitations to apply in first Express Entry draw of July

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada issues invitations to apply in first Express Entry draw of July B.C. act to streamline foreign credential recognition comes int…
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June 27, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Category-based Express Entry draws: A year in review

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Category-based Express Entry draws: A year in review British Columbia is introducing three new International Graduate PNP streams next…
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June 19, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Express Entry: IRCC invites 1,499 candidates in latest draw

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Express Entry: IRCC invites 1,499 candidates in latest draw IRCC introduces interim measure allowing some foreign nationals to gain Ca…
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June 14, 2024 at 2:59 PM

How some Express Entry candidates may benefit from category-based selection draws

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS How some Express Entry candidates may benefit from category-based selection draws Which jobs received the most LMIAs in 2023? …
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June 12, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Canada’s immigration system proposes changes to the PGWP

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada’s immigration system proposes changes to the PGWP Canadian and United States border authorities crack down on flagpoling …
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June 7, 2024 at 1:34 PM

Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada…