IRCC

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 »
Humanitarian PR pathway

Canada announced a new Humanitarian PR pathway for immigrants from the Americas

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On October 10, 2023, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced a new humanitarian PR pathway for individuals from the Americas. Canada will welcome 15,000 migrants and provide regular migration pathways to people in the Americas, offering economic opportunities as an alternative to irregular migration.  As... 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

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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 »
International Experience Canada

Canada invited 2,846 candidates under the International Experience Canada

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Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From September 30 to October 6, Canada invited 2,846 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 6, 30,400 candidates registered in the pool,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »