The Express Entry draws of 2023 conducted by IRCC have witnessed significant invitation numbers, catering to diverse categories like French-speaking candidates and those in STEM professions. The draws focus on specific attributes, providing opportunities for skilled individuals to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
Learn about the recent Express Entry draws in Canada, featuring milestone achievements and targeted invitations for various categories. Find out how Canada is prioritizing French-speakers, healthcare professionals, and STEM specialists, while implementing category-based selection criteria for immigration.
The IRCC held its second round of Express Entry invitations, focusing on STEM professionals. With a minimum CRS score requirement of 486, 500 candidates were invited. Learn about the eligible occupations and the IRCC's commitment to attracting skilled newcomers in this article.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has unveiled a new program aimed at streamlining the selection process for Express Entry candidates. The initiative introduces category-based selection draws, with an initial focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions.
The inventory of immigration applications in Canada has grown since April, according to recent data from IRCC. The backlog has also increased, attributed in part to a recent labor disruption.
IRCC has held its fourteenth Express Entry draw of the year, inviting 4,800 candidates to apply for immigration. This draw introduces new selection criteria and signals a shift in targeting candidates based on specific attributes. Read on to discover the latest updates and developments in the Express Entry program.
The Government of Canada has unveiled a transformative approach to immigration with the introduction of category-based selection. This innovative system within Express Entry aims to attract skilled workers who possess specific skills, training, or language abilities.
IRCC has updated the proof of funds required for Express Entry candidates effective from April 25, 2023. Candidates need to show written proof that they have enough money to settle in Canada, with the amounts changing based on the size of their family.
The IRCC has issued 7,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in an all-program Express Entry draw, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 481.
The recent draw was an all-program draw with a lower cut-off CRS score, and it seems that IRCC has returned to its regular procedure of considering all candidates in the Express Entry pool. Canada plans to invite over 105,000 immigrants annually for the next three years through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).