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While IRCC has not decided on its Express Entry plans for this year yet, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said the draws would resume shortly. FSWP and CEC candidates can expect positive changes, and the IRCC is planning to resume invitations this year and will review FSWP applications more quickly. Before…

The Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) is a fast temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians fleeing the war. Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality can stay in Canada for up to 3 years. An online application for a Canadian visitor visa and providing the biometrics (fingerprints and…

Vaccinated travellers do not need to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada, beginning April 1. Vaccination requirements are still in place for people entering Canada, with very few exemptions for Ukrainian citizens, temporary foreign agricultural or food industry workers, and people who regularly cross the border for work.…

During the summer of 2022, Canada will welcome over 500,000 newcomers including immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers. The government is aiming to land about 432,000 new permanent residents this year. Up to 270,000 international students can be expected to arrive this summer. Over 100,000 work permits are likely…

Canada is assigning $1.5 million to support internationally educated health professional immigrants. Internationally trained health care professionals will be able to speed up the process of getting their credentials recognized. Health care professionals may be able to apply through the Express Entry system, under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)…

Yes, you heard it right! Effective July 04, 2022, Canada is going to let Parents and Grandparents stay in Canada for up to 5 years per entry by Super Visa. Parents and grandparents may also be allowed to get International medical insurance, therefore spending less on insurance coverage. Individuals who…

The new program, which will be released in the following 120 days, leads to permanent residence, similar but not identical to the TR to PR program which opened last year. Further details will be available by the end of 120 days, on September 8, 2022. Changes to Express Entry This…

For the first time since December 2020, Canada invited a total of 1500 FSWP (Federal Skilled Worker program) candidates on Wednesday, July 7. As Canada’s Immigration Minister had promised earlier this year, the first Express Entry draw was finally resumed. Furthermore, CEC (Canadian Experience Class) draws which were paused in…

The short answer is yes! According to Sean Fraser, Canada’s Immigration Minister, the Express Entry system needs to change to meet the economic needs. He believes that IRCC should focus on bringing people who match the needs of the Canadian economy. This means that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…

1750 invitations were issued for all programs which are 250 more compared to the July-6 draw. Also, the minimum cut-off score was 542 which is 15 points lower than the previous one. All candidates in the Express Entry pool who had the potential were invited regardless of which program they…