HAMLET GUNNESS - MEMBER OF CICC

Express Entry in the Year 2023

Reviewing Canada’s Express Entry in the Year 2023

Canada’s Express Entry in the year 2023 application management system underwent significant transformations. Throughout the year’s first half, Express Entry maintained several patterns established in 2022, resuming draws after an 18-month hiatus. These draws encompassed various formats, including all-program draws, Provincial Nominee Program-only draws, and, on one occasion, the draw... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry draw 278

IRCC held the 2nd occupation-specific Express Entry draw 278

On December 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw 278 and issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in Agriculture and agri-food occupations.  This was the fourth consecutive Express Entry draw this week. In round #278, the cut-off score was... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry draw for transport occupations

670 candidates invited in the 2nd Express Entry draw for transport occupations

On December 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations. Express Entry draw for transport occupations #277 was the third consecutive draw of the week, and 670 Invitations to Apply (ITA)... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw

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

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 »
all-program Express Entry draw 268

IRCC invited 3,725 candidates in the new all-program Express Entry draw 268

On October 10, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,725 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the new all-program Express Entry draw 268.  Details of the new all-program Express Entry draw 268 Under the new all-program Express Entry draw #268, 3,725 applicants were invited and in this... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »