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Canada launched a new selection category under Express Entry

selection category under 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

recent all-program Express Entry draw
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

Proof of Funds Requirements
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

all-program Express Entry draw
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

ITAs in the first quarter of 2023
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

latest all-program Express Entry draw
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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New Brunswick invited new candidates to apply in Express Entry

apply in Express Entry
New Brunswick invited new candidates to apply in Express Entry, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued 93 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) via two Express Entry streams. Seven ITAs have been issued under the New Brunswick Employment Connection (EC) program, while 86 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry...
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Express Entry draw for the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Federal Skilled Worker Program
Express Entry draw for the Federal Skilled Worker Program on February 2, 2023, the next day after Express Entry draw #239, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in the new FSW-targeted draw. In round #240,...
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Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of 2023

PNP-targeted Express Entry draw
Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw 2023 on February 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 893 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the first PNP-targeted draw since July 2022.    In round #239, the cut-off score was 733...
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What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023?

immigration options to Canada in 2023
What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023? The answer is: Immigration options to Canada vary depending on an individual's circumstances and needs. However, Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and business immigration will continue to be the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023.  These pathways...
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