Express Entry

Express Entry rounds in the future could invite candidates based on occupation, language, or education.

The Canadian government is planning changes to the Express Entry system, which would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on an economic goal.

Despite removing the “In-Canada focus” category from its latest Immigration Levels Plan, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that priority for permanent residence (PR) will go to temporary residents already living and settled in Canada.

Canada earned a 10 out of 10 for civil liberties and was ranked sixth overall among the world’s democracies in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s updated Democracy Index.  

A recent study by Jobseeker has named Canada as the number one destination for individuals seeking work abroad. Canada was the most popular choice among job seekers from various countries, including Costa Rica, Germany, India, Japan, and Mexico, with Australia, Switzerland, and the United States following closely behind.

Canada continues to be a leader when it comes to providing opportunities to citizens and residents, and has received stand-out results for inclusion and tolerance for immigrants in the world .

IRCC will now allow physicians who are already in Canada to apply for PR under Express Entry programs.

Immigration Canada government department which oversees immigration and refugee affairs in Canada, has launched a temporary public policy for certain foreign nationals who are affected by U.S. President Trump's executive order on January 27, 2017. Under the temporary public policy, Canada may allow foreign nationals affected by this order to apply for temporary status in Canada, or to extend their stay.

 July, 2012-- Many Canadian immigration programs remain open, despite the Canadian government’s announcement that it will be taking a ‘temporary pause.

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser is set to announce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons.

Canada plans to increase immigration levels significantly in 2015. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander stated that Canada aims to welcome as many as 285,000 new permanent residents. Nearly 65% of all admissions will be economic immigrants and their dependents. Mr. Alexander said the goal reflects the government’s view that immigration is crucial to Canada’s economic prosperity.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that it is introducing a new electronic system, known as the Employer Portal, for managing the processing of offers of employment made by Canadian employers to foreign workers. The Employer Portal will be available from October 26, 2015, and will assist Canadian employers looking to hire foreign workers on a temporary basis through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program.

The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years.

The announcement suggests an all-program Express Entry draw is imminent for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced updates to the proof of settlement funds required for skilled immigration through the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC).
The Government of Canada increased the settlement funds figures, which are based on family size and are adjusted annually based on 50 per cent of the low income cut-off totals.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is encouraging candidates to review the new figures to ensure they continue to meet the financial requirements of the Express Entry class under which they are registered, and to keep their funds updated in their Express Entry profile.
While Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates are not required to demonstrate proof of funds, CEC candidates in the Express Entry pool must also demonstrate proof of funds should they receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through the Federal Skilled Worker Class.
Settlement funds are required in order to demonstrate that immigration candidates have the means to establish themselves and their family in Canada and pay for initial costs, such as accommodation.
Revised Proof of Funds (as of January 16, 2019)
The required settlement funds must be equal to or greater than the sums listed below for each family size.

A new report has highlighted Canada’s track record of safety and peace, with further developments that should enable a future improvement in its ranking. According to the report, such improvements will largely be the result of Canada’s progressive immigration policy.

Internationally Canada has been ranked as the top country outside Europe, and the second-best country worldwide, to live as an immigrant.

Late August was a busy period for PNPs in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia (BC)

More than 200,000 new Canadians have been welcomed across Canada so far in 2014–more than double the number of new citizens compared to the same time period in 2013.

The Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and BC were each active in their drive to welcome new immigrants over the past couple of weeks, as more than 2,000 potential newcomers either submitted an application to one of these provinces’ Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or were invited to do so.

ANALYSIS: Despite the corona virus pandemic, Canada is on track to shatter its Express Entry record.