Immigration News
Express Entry Draw – November 13
In today’s Express Entry draw IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 3,600 Invitations to Apply. The Comprehensive Ranking System minimum score was 472. The cutoff score was 3 points lower than the last Express Entry draw on October 30.
Express Entry Draw: 30-10-2019
*** ITAs issued - 3900
*** Minimum score - 475
Total number of Invitations to Apply to date in 2019 - 71,700
The cutoff score was 11 points higher than the last Express Entry draw on October 2.
October 16 - Express Entry draw issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 500 Federal Skilled Trades candidates
The cut-off score was 357.
The Express Entry System has three immigration programs which enable skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. 1) Federal Skills Workers Class 2) Federal Skilled Trades Class 3) Canadian Experience Class.
The cut-off score was 81 points lower that the previous draw which was 438 points.
October 2 - Express Entry draw issues 3,600 invitations to apply
The Express Entry draw of today, October 2nd, issued 3,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) to candidates who had a comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 464. The score in this draw was higher by 2 points from the last draw on September 18th.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: September 18, 2019
The Express Entry draw of today, September 18th, issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) and were issued to candidates who had a comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 462. The score in this draw was lower by 1 point from the last draw on September 4th.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: September 4, 2019
The Express Entry draw of today, September 4th, issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) and were issued to candidates who had a comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463. The score in this draw went up by 6 points from the last draw on August 20th.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: August 20, 2019
There was an Express Entry draw on August 20th, Tuesday and 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to applications who had a CRS score of 457.
This was the lowest minimum CRS score since the month of May. Also, it is worth making a note that the last draw held on a Tuesday was on September 8, 2015.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: August 12, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 466, which was 7 higher than the cut-off score of July 24th of 459.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: July 24, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 459, which was 1 point less than the cut-off score of July 10th, of 460.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: July 10, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 460, which was 2 points less than the cut-off score of June 26th, of 462.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: June 26, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 467, which was 3 points less than the cut-off score of May 29th, of 470.
Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot
On June 18, 2019, IRCC launched the Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot. These pilots replace the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots. Applications received under the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots received on or after June 18, 2019, will not be accepted.
Applicants under the Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot can apply from within or outside Canada. Applicants may also apply with or without at least 24 months of qualifying work experience.
Applicants applying without 24 months of qualifying work experience are issued an occupation-restricted open work permit once they pass select eligibility and admissibility requirements.
Applicants who have 24 months of qualifying work experience, and who meet all the other eligibility requirements, may be eligible for a bridging open work permit.
Accompanying family members (spouses and dependants) are also eligible to accompany the principal applicant to Canada. Applications for work permits and study permits for accompanying family members must be sent along with the principal applicant’s permanent residence application.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: MAY 29, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 470.
May 17, 2019
Canada removes all countries from the designated country of origin list
The Government of Canada has removed all countries from the designated country of origin (DCO) list, with effect from May 17, 2019.
Foreign nationals (FN) from the 42 countries on the DCO list were previously subject to a 6-month bar on work permits, a bar on appeals at the Refugee Appeals Division, limited access to the Interim Federal Health Program and a 36-month bar on the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment.
FN from former DCOs who are awaiting a decision on their claim need not take any action. The Immigration and Refugee Board will continue to process these claims as efficiently as possible.
Each asylum claim is unique and is determined in accordance with the law by an independent decision-maker based on the evidence presented, and the individual merits of the case.
De-designating countries of origin has no impact on: visa policy decisions. the outcomes of decisions at the independent Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
Asylum claims continue to be decided on the basis of an assessment of the merits of the individual’s claim.
From January 1, 2013, to March 31, 2019, 12 percent of asylum claims were from citizens of designated countries of origin.
Budget 2019 announced $208 million to increase the capacity of the asylum system and shorten wait times at the Immigration and Refugee Board.
De-designating countries of origin has no impact on the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement.
Read the entire article here
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/05/canada-ends-the-designated-country-of-origin-practice.html
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: MAY 15, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skills Trades Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 332.
This is the first program-specific draw in 2019; the last Federal Skilled Trades Class draw was on September 24, 2018, the minimum CRS score at that time was 284 and 400 ITAs were issued.
Express Entry Draw: May 1, 2019
IRCC issued 3,350 ITA’s to applicants in the Express Entry system to apply for PR. The cut off score was 450, and is one point lower since the last draw on April 17th. There is a continual trend of decrease in the score since March 14th of 456.
OINP - Masters Graduate Stream: April 30, 2019
Ontario reopened the Masters Graduate Stream and accepted 667 new registrations on April 30, 2019, and closed it within minutes as it reached it registration limit.
If you successfully registered and received a registration number from the OINP e-Filing portal, you will receive an email that contains your file number in three days.
Make sure you submit your application to OINP within 14 days or your registration will expire.
April 29, 2019
Atlantic Immigration Pilot – New Requirements – May 1, 2019
Although the AIP has been extended by two years to December 2021, as of May 1, 2019, IRCC will require that applicants meet the language, education and work experience requirements of the AIP prior to being approved for a work permit.
The other recent changes to the AIP was beneficial to international students, employers in the healthcare sector and the provinces:
· International graduates will now have 24 months post-graduation to apply for the AIP. This change will increase the number of eligible international graduates that can participate in AIP and give them the time they need to complete the PR application process.
· Employers in the healthcare sector will be able to hire internationally trained nurses to work as continuing care and home care support workers in order to fill job vacancies.
· The Atlantic provinces will have new authorities to focus their AIP spaces on in-demand labour market needs. This change will lead to better oversight of the pilot and give provinces greater ability to manage designated employers.
April 24, 2019
Sponsor your parents and grandparents: Find out if you’re invited to apply
Today, April 24, 2019, IRCC has started inviting potential sponsors to submit a complete application.
What you need to do
Check the same email account you used on the interest to sponsor form.
Check your junk mail folder to see if you have received an email from IRCC is there.
You’ll need your confirmation number to find your invitation status. If you lost your confirmation number, you can use IRCC online form starting April 25, 2019.
Invitations to apply
If you receive an invitation, you must submit your complete application on or before June 28, 2019.
If you mail your application and it is received after the deadline, it will be returned back it to you.
Lost or forgot your confirmation number
As of 12:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) on April 25, 2019, you can check your invitation status through IRCC online form. You will receive a response within 10 business days.
What does your confirmation number start with?
It has 10 characters and includes numbers and letters in this order
begins with a random combination of 7 numbers and letters
followed by a hyphen
ends with 19
April 17, 2019
Express Entry Draw # 115
In this draw 3,350 invitations to apply for permanent residence were issued. The cut-off score was 451.
April 3, 2019
Express Entry Draw # 114
Today’s draw saw 3,350 (ITAs) invitations to apply for permanent residence issued to applicants in the Express Entry who had a score of 451. Today’s draw was one point lower than the previous draw held on March 20th, which was 452. The score has gone down for a third time in a row.
April 1, 2019
Tagalog, Arabic and Urdu among quickest developing languages in Canada
Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines, Arabic, and Urdu, the national language of Pakistan as well as recognized as an official language in India, are among the quickest developing languages in Canada, as indicated by Statistics Canada. Contrasted with 2006, the number of Canadian evaluation respondents guaranteeing Tagalog as their first language grew by 83.1% to 431,385; the number of Arabic speakers grew by 60.5% to 419,890, and the number of Urdu speakers grew by 44.6% to 210,820. Different languages that recorded double digit increases include Punjabi (36.5%), Spanish (32.9%), and Chinese (23.8%). Their total number of speakers rose to 1.25 million out of 2016. Two European languages, meanwhile, recorded double digit decline. Study respondents who claim Italian and German as their respective mother tongue dropped 17.4% and 14.8% respectively.
March 31, 2019
Canada announced a new International Education Strategy
The post-auxiliary instruction arrangement of Canada is acclaimed universally for the nature of its instructive foundations and the incredible consequences of its understudies. By the by, in an undeniably worldwide economy and work advertise, Canadian youth need to build up a scope of aptitudes. Among those abilities, the accentuation is given on flexibility, familiarity with a few dialects and between social aptitudes. In the new International Education Strategy, the Government proposes to contribute $147.9 million more than five years, beginning in 2019– 20, and $8.0 million every year progressing for International work/contemplate openings and Promotion of the benefits of Canadian training. This new Strategy will be conveyed in a joint effort with areas and domains, just as schools, polytechnics and college instructive organizations and other key accomplices.
March 24, 2019
Global study finds Canadians share most favourable view of immigrants
Canadians have the most favourable view of immigrants among the world’s top migrant destination countries, viewing newcomers as a strength rather than a burden, says a new international survey. The report by Washington-based Pew Research Center also found Canadians are the least likely to blame immigrants for crime or an increased risk of terrorism, among the respondents in 18 countries that together host half of the world’s migrants. “Canada is at the top of the list in believing immigration is a plus to the country,” said Jeffrey Reitz, director of ethnic, immigration and pluralism studies at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, who is not involved in the survey. 68% of Canadian respondents in the survey believed immigrants make the country stronger while only 27% said newcomers are a liability because they take jobs and social benefits, said the report.
March 22, 2019
British Columbia’s Regional Pilot
The two-year immigrant entrepreneurs pilot opened on March 14th and it is primarily focused to help small communities that have less than 75,000 people and are situated 30 kilometers away from large urban cities.
Approved entrepreneurs will obtain a Temporary Work Permit to start their business and can apply for provincial nominations for permanent residence upon meeting the terms of the agreement.
March 20, 2019
Express Entry Round # 113
Today’s draw, March 20th, the Government of Canada issued 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in the draw was 452, which was an increase of points from the previous draw held on March 6th.
Do you need help improving your CRS score to enable you to be ranked higher before the next Express Entry Draw call me today!
March 19, 2019
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Ontario is the destination of choice for many new immigrants who come to Canada every year. This year it will be able to nominate 6,900 through the OINP for permanent residence.
Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class are the 3 immigration streams that are associated with the Express Entry (EE) system. Candidates who are selected through the PNP program attain 600 extra points towards their EE score and are thus certain to receive a Letter of Invitation (LoA) from IRCC to apply for PR.
March 6, 2019
Express Entry Round # 112
The Government of Canada issued 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in the draw was 454, which was a decrease of 3 points from the previous draw held on February 20th.
March 5, 2019
MASTERS GRADUATE STREAM: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will open the Masters Graduate Stream on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Registrations are limited to 1,000, and you must use the e-Filing Portal. Click the button ‘Submit an application’ to access the OINP e-Filing Portal on the Masters Graduate Stream page.
March 3, 2019
Interim Pathway for Caregivers Program
Beginning tomorrow March 4, 2019 until June 4, 2019, IRCC will accept applications for the the This is a dedicated pathway to permanent residence for qualifying in-home caregivers. If you have work experience in Canada as a home child care provider or home support worker, you may be able to apply for permanent residence.
February 26, 2019
Caregiver Programs
The Canadian government announced that it will be launching two new immigration pilot programs –
The new Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot in March that permits caregivers to come to Canada along with their families. The programs will be opened from March 4, to June 4., and will accept 5,500 applications.
Applicants will be assessed for Canadian permanent residence criteria before they arrive and start working in Canada. After obtaining a work permit and have two years of work experience, they will be allowed to start their permanent resident application process.
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