healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw

Ottawa held the largest healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw of 2023

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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. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
instructions for biometrics

Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collection

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
applications for permanent residence

The immigration minister is positive about the progress in processing applications for permanent residence

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »