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May 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Express Entry is prioritizing new trades: Do you qualify?

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May 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Lena Metlege Diab named Canada’s new Immigration Minister

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May 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM

IRCC holds first CEC draw in more than three months

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May 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Canada invites more PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

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May 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM

How to respond to an IRCC officer if they are not satisfied with your work experience

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May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM

How to get double the CRS points for work experience

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May 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever draw for Education professionals

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April 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM

BREAKING: What the Liberals have in store for Canada’s immigration policy

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April 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Do you qualify for Express Entry’s new STEM category?

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April 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Major drop in CRS scores after removal of points for arranged employment

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April 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Canada invites PNP candidates in first Express Entry draw after CRS points change

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April 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4

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April 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Do you qualify for Express Entry’s updated Healthcare and Social Services category?

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March 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM

How leaving Canada can improve your CRS score

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March 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

BREAKING: Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry

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March 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM

IRCC invites 7500 Express Entry candidates in second draw of the week

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March 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices

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March 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Canada announces new immigration minister

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March 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Canada announces new pathway to permanent residence for construction workers

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March 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM

4,500 Express Entry candidates invited with lowest CRS cut-off score since August, 2024

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February 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM

BREAKING: Canada announces major changes to Express Entry categories

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February 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM

IRCC announces eligibility for new Home Care Worker pathways to permanent residence

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February 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM

These are the profiles receiving ITAs in the latest Express Entry French proficiency draw

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February 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM

BREAKING: IRCC invites 6,500 candidates in first category based draw of 2025

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February 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM

How to get Canadian permanent residency with a low CRS score

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February 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM

IRCC issues more CEC invitations in second Express Entry draw of the week

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January 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Canada announces launch date for new permanent residence pathways for home care workers

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January 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Express Entry: IRCC invites 4,000 CEC candidates

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January 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM

IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025 January 2025: State of the Express Entry pool …
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January 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Canada holds first CEC draw of the year

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January 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM

IRCC invites candidates in first Express Entry draw of the year

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December 30, 2024 at 8:34 PM

IRCC to remove CRS points for job offers from Express Entry in spring of 2025

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December 23, 2024 at 8:35 PM

How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

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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

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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

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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…