First Francophone Express Entry Round Announced by IRCC

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Minister Fraser made updated announcements regarding Express Entry’s category-based selection on May 31. The Minister of Official Languages announced the first round of the category-based selection process for Francophones today..Read More

700 Express Entry applicants are selected in a random draw by the IRCC

700 Express Entry applicants are selected in a random draw by the IRCC
700 Express Entry applicants are selected in a random draw by the IRCC

In the most recent Express Entry draw, IRCC invited 700 people to apply. Candidates needed a CRS score of 511 or higher, and the draw was open to all programs. Although Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) previously announced that it would invite 1,500 healthcare workers via the category-based selection on July 5, this draw comes as a surprise....Read More

4,300 ITAs are issued in the most recent Express Entry lottery by IRCC

4,300 ITAs are issued in the most recent Express Entry lottery by IRCC
4,300 ITAs are issued in the most recent Express Entry lottery by IRCC

The sixteenth draw of 2023 for IRCC’s Express Entry program has occurred. In a random selection for their programs, IRCC invited 4,300 people to immigrate to Canada. A minimum score of 486 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was required of all applicants. The previous draw occurred on June 8th, making this one of two this month.....Read More

Indians are probably going to benefit the most as Canada tries to attract digital talent

Indians are probably going to benefit the most as Canada tries to attract digital talent
Indians are probably going to benefit the most as Canada tries to attract digital talent

It will be possible for H-1B speciality occupation visa holders in the US to apply for Canadian work permits, pursue studies, or find employment opportunities for their accompanying family members through the creation of an open work permit stream…..Read More

First Express Entry invitations for skilled immigrants with STEM experience are announced by IRCC

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The first STEM round for category-based selection will begin the week of July 5th, according to an announcement made today by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry....Read More

New work permits will be open in Canada to Americans with H-1B visas

New work permits will be open in Canada to Americans with H-1B visas
New work permits will be open in Canada to Americans with H-1B visas

Today, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser unveiled new initiatives to draw in more foreign IT talent. These steps constitute the introduction of the “first-ever Tech Talent Strategy” in Canada, according to Fraser and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...Read More

Biometrics is now required from all those applying for Canadian permanent residence

Biometrics is now required from all those applying for Canadian permanent residence
Biometrics is now required from all those applying for Canadian permanent residence

Policy changes have been made by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) addressing the collection of biometrics from those seeking permanent residency in Canada. Whether or not biometrics were provided for a temporary residence visa in the past, as of June 14, 2018, will be required for everyone filing for PR…..Read More

With 2 million applications in IRCC’s inventory: Canada is falling back on its service standards

With 2 million applications in IRCC's inventory: Canada is falling back on its service standards
With 2 million applications in IRCC’s inventory: Canada is falling back on its service standards

Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, was in Winnipeg today for a visa-free travel announcement. Air travel to Canada will no longer require a Temporary Resident Visa for citizens of thirteen additional nations. This restriction applies only to travellers from these nations who have heldRead More

Canada is introducing visa-free travel to 13 nations

Canada is introducing visa-free travel to 13 nations
Canada is introducing visa-free travel to 13 nations

Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, was in Winnipeg today for a visa-free travel announcement. Air travel to Canada will no longer require a Temporary Resident Visa for citizens of thirteen additional nations. This restriction applies only to travellers from these nations who have heldRead More

New changes in Express Entry: What do you need to know?

New changes in Express Entry: What do you need to know?
New changes in Express Entry: What do you need to know?

Canada will give foreign students who were scammed a chance to explain why they shouldn’t be sent home. This comes after the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) sent notices of deportation to over 700 Indian students whose papers of acceptance to schools were found to be fake.….Read More

IRCC announces new selection groups for Express Entry candidates

IRCC announces new selection groups for Express Entry candidates
IRCC announces new selection groups for Express Entry candidates

Canada will give foreign students who were scammed a chance to explain why they shouldn’t be sent home. This comes after the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) sent notices of deportation to over 700 Indian students whose papers of acceptance to schools were found to be fake.….Read More

Canada will give another chance to 700 Indian students who were scammed to study in Canada

Canada will give another chance to 700 Indian students who were scammed to study in Canada
Canada will give another chance to 700 Indian students who were scammed to study in Canada

Canada will give foreign students who were scammed a chance to explain why they shouldn’t be sent home. This comes after the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) sent notices of deportation to over 700 Indian students whose papers of acceptance to schools were found to be fake.….Read More

Four new English language examinations for the Student Direct Stream are approved by IRCC

Four new English language examinations for the Student Direct Stream are approved by IRCC
Four new English language examinations for the Student Direct Stream are approved by IRCC

Canada has been one of the leading destinations for the migration of Malayali students for the past few years. Many Malayalis have already migrated to Canada. After getting a study visa and completing your education, the general practice is to acquire some kind of job and gradually gain PR..……Read More

Impact of Labour Disruption in Canada: Latest Report from IRCC

Impact of Labour Disruption in Canada: Latest Report from IRCC
Impact of Labour Disruption in Canada: Latest Report from IRCC

Canada has been one of the leading destinations for the migration of Malayali students for the past few years. Many Malayalis have already migrated to Canada. After getting a study visa and completing your education, the general practice is to acquire some kind of job and gradually gain PR..……Read More

Long lines of Indian students waiting for jobs in Canada; unemployment and poverty

Long lines of Indian students waiting for jobs in Canada; unemployment and poverty.
Long lines of Indian students waiting for jobs in Canada; unemployment and poverty.

Canada has been one of the leading destinations for the migration of Malayali students for the past few years. Many Malayalis have already migrated to Canada. After getting a study visa and completing your education, the general practice is to acquire some kind of job and gradually gain PR..……Read More

Canada has announced plans to increase funding for immigrant settlement services

Canada has announced plans to increase funding for immigrant settlement services
Canada has announced plans to increase funding for immigrant settlement services

On May 11th, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended funding to service provider groups across Canada by more than $65 million. Pre-arrival services, programs for racially marginalized women arriving to the country, and language instruction for those moving to an area with a small French-speaking population are all part of the settlement.……Read More

Low grades can be a reason for IRCC to deny a Canadian study pass application: Federal Court

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The Federal Court has decided that it is reasonable for an Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) visa officer to turn down an application for a study permit if the applicant has low grades from a previous program of study in “core courses” or “core subjects” that are related to the program they want to study in Canada.…… Read More

Canada to Welcome 4,60,000 Immigrants in 2022

Due to Covid-19, applications for Canada Immigration soared around 2,31,625 in the first half of the year 2022, this count is 59.8% higher as compared to the last year. It can be easily seen that applications Immigrants were higher by the end of June 2022, than that of the start of Covid-19 Pandemic…… Read More