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Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

The CRS score in the new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates dropped below 400

On July 12, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates, selecting candidates for French language proficiency.  In round #258, IRCC issued 3,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates.  This round had the lowest cut-off score – 375, 64 points fewer... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

IRCC held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

On July 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates, selecting candidates for French language proficiency.  In round #256, IRCC issued 2,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates.  This round had the lowest cut-off score of 2023 – 439 points! ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
occupation-specific Express Entry draw

IRCC held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw

On July 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 1500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations.  In round #255, the cut-off score was 463 points, 13 points fewer than in the previous healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
STEM workers

Canada announced occupation-specific Express Entry draws for STEM workers

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »