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Canada announced occupation-specific Express Entry draws for STEM workers

Author: Admin | July 3, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On June 28, 2023, the Government of Canada announced occupation-specific Express Entry draws for STEM workers. By prioritizing skilled newcomers in these fields, Canada aims to fill key positions and meet the demand for talent, boosting the nation's economic growth and technological advancement. The first STEM round for category-based selection...

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Canada announced the category-based selections

Author: Admin | July 3, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry, Work in Canada

On June 28, 2023, the Canadian Government announced the category-based selection to invite skilled newcomers with work experience in healthcare to address this sector's severe labor market shortages. Statistics Canada reported an all-time high of 150,100 job vacancies in health and social assistance in the third quarter of 2022, with...

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IRCC held a new all-program Express Entry draw 251

Author: Admin | July 1, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On June 27, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry draw 251. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #251, the cut-off score was 486 points, the same as in the previous all-program...

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IRCC invited 4,800 candidates through the all-program Express Entry draw round 250

Author: Admin | June 12, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On June 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry draw round 250. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #250, the cut-off score was 486 points, two points fewer than in the...

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Canada launched a new selection category under Express Entry

Author: Admin | June 1, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On May 31, 2023, the Government of Canada launched a new selection category under Express Entry, allowing IRCC to invite prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training, or language ability. This year, invitations will focus on candidates with strong French language proficiency or experience in: healthcare, STEM professions, trades, transport, ...

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IRCC issued 4,800 ITAs in the recent all-program Express Entry draw

Author: Admin | May 25, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On May 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the recent all-program Express Entry draw. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #249, the cut-off score was 488 points, five points more than in...

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IRCC updated Changes in Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirements

Author: Admin | May 4, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have recently updated the Proof of Funds Requirements for Express Entry candidates. This change took effect on April 25, 2023. The minimum amount of needed funds is updated yearly and is based on 50% of the low-income cut-off totals. Ensuring that the settlement fund...

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IRCC issued 3,500 ITAs in the new all-program Express Entry draw

Author: Admin | April 27, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

On April 26, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the all-program Express Entry draw. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #247, the cut-off score was 483 points, three points fewer than in...

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IRCC issued an increasingly high number of ITAs in the first quarter of 2023

Author: Admin | April 26, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

A record number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in the first quarter of 2023, making it the third-highest number to be issued in a three-month period since Express Entry was introduced. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 37,559 invitations, including the three largest all-program draws in history,...

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Ottawa issued more invitations under the latest all-program Express Entry draw

Author: Admin | March 30, 2023 | Categories: Express Entry

Ottawa issued more invitations under the latest all-program Express Entry draw on March 29, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued another 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #245, the cut-off score...

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