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French is the way to win! 435 points with over 2,000 invitations!
We rank candidates in the pool using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). When we hold Express Entry rounds of invitations, we: choose the type of round we’ll hold decide the number of candidates we need to invite identify the...
Introducing category-based rounds of invitations
IRCC has started with their categorical draw, starting on June 28, 2023, starting with Health Care workers – only 500 invitations with 476 points. Then, IRCC did a general draw on July 4, 2023 – again, only 700 invitations with 511 scores (it is higher scores because...
Express Entry Rounds of Invitations
We rank candidates in the pool using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). When we hold Express Entry rounds of invitations, we choose the type of round we’ll hold decide the number of candidates we need to invite identify the...
Temporary public policy to allow foreign nationals with valid work permits to study without a study permit
Temporary foreign workers are a valuable part of Canada’s economy who continue to contribute to Canada’s economic recovery post-COVID pandemic. The Department wants to support these individuals by providing opportunities and more flexibility to study in order to...
Why Jennifer chooses to give all year long.
Jennifer, monthly donor and Jared's mom "I felt overwhelmed as a new mom, but KidsAbility therapists helped Jared thrive while navigating me through the complexities of parenting a child with autism. My son's success is proof that with proper support, kids and...
Immigration: A way forward, Part 2 with the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills
"Great news for OINP quote going up to 18,500 as of 2025!" Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton Location: The Timber Barn in St Jacobs, ON. Sponsor: Greater KW Chamber of Commerce ...
Express Entry rounds of invitations – 486 points for all categories!
We rank candidates in the pool using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). When we hold Express Entry rounds of invitations, we choose the type of round we’ll hold decide the number of candidates we need to invite identify the...
Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
Canada is a destination of choice for people looking to visit, do business or reunite with family and friends. That’s why we are committed to improving our immigration programs and services by making them more efficient and equitable for people around the world. The...
Study permit – not approved enough? Response from IRCC
To compare 2019 and 2022 for the study permit application, the level almost doubled - even though approval rate was reduced, the number of study permit approved in 2022 was more than the entire level of study permit application received in 2019 - over 450,000 study...
At CBA 2023 Immigration conference
Reunite: Canada's Immigration Law Conference 2023 is a must-attend event, featuring three days of key learning delivered by recognized lawyers, judges, and public employees at the front-line of immigration practice and policy. With dynamic Asked and Answered Hot...
Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents
With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for growth,...
The passing point is still at 488 points
If you earned a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate and completed any part of your program of study or training between March 2020 and August 2022, you’re now eligible for Canadian educational credential points even if you completed the program entirely through...