Canadian Provinces Held 10 Times More Draws Than Express Entry

Provincial programs offer more opportunities for a wider range of immigration candidates. Photo: TripSavvy / Maddy Price  There are simpler options than Express Entry to get permanent residency in Canada.  The Express Entry system is Canada’s primary source of attracting skilled foreign workers. Within this system, candidates’ profiles are created under one of three federal Read More …

Canadian Immigration System Is a Role Model for Other OECD Countries

The Canadian Express Entry system has been recognized as the most elaborated selection system among member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Canadian immigration system is the most well-designed among the 36 member countries of the OECD. According to the experts in the OECD headquarters in Paris, this system can Read More …

Eligibility Requirements for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Applicants Unveiled

Canada has published the requirements candidates must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program. Earlier this year the government of Canada has unveiled a new 5-year experimental economic immigration pilot. It will help rural and northern communities in Ontario, Western Canada, and three territories attract and Read More …

August Express Entry Draws: the Cut-Off Score Has Been Lowered After a Slight Increase

During the latest Express Entry draws held on August 12 and 20 Canada sent a large number of invitations to apply while the cut-off score was lowered after a minor increase. The Government of Canada issued 3,600 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to permanent residence candidates during the both Express Entry draws held on August 12 Read More …

Issuance of Work Permits Delayed Due to Influx of Temporary Workers in Canada

For some occupations, the processing time to issue an LMIA has been increased up to 4 months. The federal government of Canada reports of the continuing delays in processing Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which governs the issuance of work permits in Canada and LMIA applications, has published the Read More …

Canadian Authorities Intend to Halve the Level of Immigration and Build a Fence on the US border

Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) represented in the House of Commons, has recently proposed building a fence along the border between Canada and the United States. Photo: Maxime Bernier | Facebook Speaking in Mississauga, one of the most multicultural cities in Canada, Bernier has also promised to halve the Read More …