Comprehensive Ranking System

On January 18th, the Alberta added having relatives in the province to the province selection criteria.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its first Express Entry round of invitations in over a month.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw.

Four provinces have invited candidates in most recent provincial immigration draws.

Four provinces issue ITAs in most recent draws.

This move comes as part of Canada’s attempt to mitigate driver shortages in the busing and transport trucking industries across the country.

Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year today, and the first since November 23.

Rapid growing of workers and skilled workers in agriculture and agri-food in Canada is an alarming sign to select more foreigners through immigration programs in this field of expertise to work in this industry. 

On February 15, 2024, Canada introduced a significant change to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, enabling international students who graduate from master’s or Ph.D. programs to receive a three-year work permit, regardless of their program’s duration.

Canada is preparing to change how Express Entry candidates are selected in the first quarter of 2023 and beyond

The benefits of applying to both

In 2023, a review of Canada's Express Entry system by Statistics Canada revealed that young professionals under 40, especially those in high-demand occupations, had a higher chance of selection. This system includes the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programs.

IRCC will give preference to Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields:

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week, inviting 1,000 candidates in transport occupations to apply for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 435.

IRCC invites 7,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 490. This is the first all-program draw since January 18.

Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa all made the list due to large immigrant populations.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a critical initial step for many international students after completing their studies in Canada. The PGWP allows graduates to work for any employer in Canada for up to three years, depending on the length of their study program. While the PGWP is not a PR pathway itself, the Canadian work experience gained through it is highly beneficial and often essential for qualifying for various PR pathways.

Recent consultations outline the possibility of targeting Express Entry candidates who have key attributes such as occupation, sector, being a temporary resident, and French language proficiency.

IRCC issued 5,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for candidates with professional experience in STEM related professions.

Invited candidates had a minimum score of 542 to be eligible for an ITA.