Canadian Immigration News
The latest updates on Canadian immigration policy, IRCC announcements, Express Entry draws, and program changes.
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations through two Employer Job Offer PNP stream draws on June 20, 2023. Ontario invited a total of 744 workers with profiles in the OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. Invited candidates qualified under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream for this weeks draw. June 20th OINP Employer […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
The Canadian government has announced that all applicants for permanent residence will now be required to submit biometric data as part of the application process. This new requirement aims to enhance immigration screening and strengthen border security. The decision, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) this week, comes as part of ongoing efforts […]
Immigration Updates
The IRCC announced 2 new immigration streams this week under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). New Immigration Streams to Support Skilled Refugees and Displaced Individuals In an effort to create more opportunities for skilled refugees and displaced individuals, Canada has unveiled two new immigration streams under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). These streams […]
Express Entry Draw
The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was just held. Express Entry draw 250 saw a CRS score of 486 and invited 4,800 candidates from all programs to apply. Express Entry Draw 250 Date of Draw: June 8, 2023 Number of Invitations Issued: 4,800 Minimum CRS: 486 Program Specified: Non-specified Tie-breaking rule: May 19, 2023 14:04:00 […]
In an announcement made by immigration minister Sean Fraser, eligible applicants from 13 countries could qualify for visa-free travel. 13 countries have now been added to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. Passport holders from these 13 countries travelling by air will now be able to travel to Canada without needing a Temporary Residence Visa […]
PNPs play an important role in Canadian immigration by allowing each province or territory to nominate individuals they would like to immigrate to their respective territory or province. Here is our roundup of all the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results for the month of May 2023. What Are Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)? Provincial Nominee […]
Express Entry Draw
Today IRCC announced the launch of a new process to welcome skilled newcomers to Canada. Beginning this summer, Express Entry will begin using category-based selection criteria for draws. New Express Entry Categories The first-ever category-based selection for Express Entry was just announced today. Category-based selections will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) to […]
Family Sponsorship
Today Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made an announcement about changes to strengthen family class immigration in Canada. Announcement to Strengthen Family Reunification A number of exciting updates were announced today during Sean Frasers speech in Vancouver. Fraser began by stressing the importance immigrants play in Canada and highlighting that in order for Canada to remain […]
Express Entry Draw
The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was just held. Express Entry draw 249 saw a CRS score of 488 and invited 4,800 candidates from all programs to apply. CRS Score Increases to 488 In Latest Draw Express Entry draw 249 issued 4,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 488. There was […]