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STEM candidates

5900 STEM candidates invited to the new occupation-specific Express Entry draw

On December 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw for STEM candidates and issued 5,900 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals.  In round #274, the cut-off score was 481 points, 5 points fewer than the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry candidates

Which Express Entry candidates are most likely to receive an Invitation to Apply?

The Canadian Government released data on Express Entry candidates who most often have received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The data, covering January to September 2023, showed 53,455 ITAs issued. Express Entry manages applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program invited 292 candidates under the Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams

On August 15, 2024, The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) made a significant move towards fortifying the province’s workforce by inviting 226 candidates under two strategic streams: the Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) stream and the International Education Stream. As Manitoba continues to thrive as a hub for global talent, these... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry Draw 2025

Ottawa Invites 4,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Under Express Entry Draw 2025

On February 5, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a highly anticipated Express Entry draw 2025, inviting 4,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. This marks another milestone in Canada’s commitment to attracting skilled workers with Canadian work experience to support the country’s labor market needs... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
CEC-Targeted Draw

IRCC Conducts Express Entry Draw #326 for Canadian Experience Class CEC-Targeted Draw Candidates

IRCC conducted the latest CEC-targeted draw, aimed at candidates of the Canadian Experience Class, on November 19, 2024. This was the tenth CEC-targeted draw of 2024, according to which 400 ITAs were given to the eligible candidates. Cut-off Score for CEC-Targeted Draw #326 Decreases by 8 Points The cut-off score... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC Invites

IRCC Invites Francophone Candidates Under Express Entry

On November 15, 2024 IRCC invites French-speaking candidates in its effort towards enhancing bilingualism and further diversity in Canada. In the Express Entry round #324, IRCC invited 800 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residency. This Francophone-specific round focused on applicants and had a cut-off of 478 CRS score. It... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »