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Express Entry draw for agriculture

IRCC held the first category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations

On September 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations and issued 600 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates. In round #267, the cut-off score was the record low for 2023 – 354 points.  The tie-breaking rule for... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry transport occupation category

Canada issued 1,000 invitations in the Express Entry transport occupation category draw

Canada issued 1,000 invitations in the Express Entry transport occupation category draw on September 20, 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first-ever round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations.          Express Entry draw #264 issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
transport occupations

IRCC announced category-based selection for newcomers working in transport occupations

On September 18, 2023, IRCC, Marc Miller, announced the first category-based draw in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations.  This initiative focuses on attracting skilled workers in the transport sector, including truck drivers, pilots, and aircraft assembly workers. The goal is to address labor... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
The CRS score dropped below 500

The CRS score dropped below 500 and 4,300 ITA issued in the new all-program Express Entry draw

The CRS score dropped below 500 on August 15, 2023, Express Entry Draw. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Express Entry draw #262.  In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs. In the latest round of invitations, the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Latest category-based Express Entry draw

Latest category-based Express Entry draw invited 800 Francophone candidates

On August 2, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Latest category-based Express Entry draw, selecting candidates for French language proficiency. In round #260, IRCC issued 800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates.  The cut-off score of this draw was 435 points, 60 points more than the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
skilled trades Express Entry draw

Canada held the first occupation-specific skilled trades Express Entry draw

On August 3, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first occupation-specific skilled trades Express Entry draw and issued 1,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in one of the skilled trades occupations.  In round #261, the cut-off score was 388 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »