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Canada closed the International Experience Canada program season 2023

International Experience Canada program season 2023
On October 27, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that IRCC closed the International Experience Canada program season 2023. Those who received an invitation to apply (ITA) will be able to complete and submit their work permit applications. Profiles of those who have not received an ITA for the 2023...
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More foreign workers came to Canada under the IEC

More foreign workers came to Canada under the IEC
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws and More foreign workers came to Canada under the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From October 14 to October 20, Canada invited 3,965 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September...
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IRCC announces new measures to support Moroccan nationals

new measures to support Moroccan nationals
On October 26, 2023, the Government of Canada announced new measures to support Moroccan nationals so that Moroccan nationals in Canada can extend their study, work, or family visit status without charge, effective October 19, 2023.  These special measures apply to those in Canada as of September 8, when the...
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Ottawa held the largest healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw of 2023

healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw
On October 26, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw and issued 3,600 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations.  In round #271, the cut-off score was 431 points, 32 points fewer than in the previous healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw. ...
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IRCC held a new Express Entry draw for French Speaking candidates

French
On October 25, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #270, IRCC issued 300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates.  The cut-off score of this draw was 486 points, 14 points more than the previous draw...
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Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collection

instructions for biometrics
On October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions for biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants:  biographic data,  ten fingerprints, and  a photograph.  This information is taken at a service point chosen by the applicant on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It...
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More entrepreneurs immigrate to British Columbia through the BC PNP

through the BC PNP
On October 24, 2023, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates in the British Columbia through the BC PNP. BC PNP invited up to five candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this round was 116 points, two points fewer than it was...
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IRCC held a new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw

New PNP-targeted Express Entry draw
On October 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw and issued 1,548 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the fifth PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of the year.  Details of the new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw...
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The immigration minister is positive about the progress in processing applications for permanent residence

applications for permanent residence
On October 19, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of IRCC, issued a statement in response to the Auditor General's report on processing applications for permanent residence. The report examined how IRCC handles applications and deals with backlogs.  In August 2022, IRCC started publishing monthly data to inform the public about...
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Three Canadian Universities Rank Higher in the 2024 QS World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings
The University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia ranked in the top 34 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings. International students often rely on rankings to choose the best Canadian university for their needs.  In the 2024 rankings, the University of Toronto moved up to...
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