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United States on Course to Issue the Most Student Visas Since 2016
According to U.S. State Department officials, it appears that the United States is poised to grant the highest number of student visas in a single year since fiscal 2016. The count of visas issued in fiscal 2023 has now surpassed 392,000. To provide context, in fiscal 2016, a total of 471,728 F1 visas were issued. […]
Canada Introduces New Recognized Employer Pilot
Canada has unveiled a fresh initiative designed to tackle labor shortages and streamline the hiring process for repeat users of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This new pilot project, set to launch in September 2023, is known as the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP). The REP is aimed at simplifying the experience for employers who […]
Express Entry 262 August 15, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 4300 Lowest Qualifying Score: 496 Express Entry Draw August 15, 2023 #262 – Latest CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw August 15th, 2023 #262 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 15th, 2023, which was the 262nd Express Entry Draw. This was an all programs draw! The draw offered: 4,300 ITA 496 cut-off score (CRS) All programs This is the fourth Express Entry draw of August 2023. Canada is inviting […]
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Canada’s Program to Attract Tech Workers from the US Hits Capacity
A Canadian government initiative aimed at attracting highly skilled technology professionals from the United States had to close its application process on the day following its launch due to reaching the maximum limit of applicants. The application process of these work permits commenced on July 16, 2023, and by July 17, 2023, the program had […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: Transportation Occupations
Employment and Social Development Canada reported that the number of professions facing shortages doubled between 2019 and 2021. In the data released by Statistics Canada for the fourth quarter of 2022, job vacancies were divided into the Trades category, which included both wholesale trades and retail trades. The total number of job vacancies in wholesale […]
Express Entry 261 August 3, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 1499 Lowest Qualifying Score: 388 Express Entry Draw August 3, 2023 #261 – CRS Score
Note: If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw August 3rd, 2023 #261 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 3rd, 2023, which […]
Express Entry 260 August 2, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 800 Lowest Qualifying Score: 435 Express Entry Draw August 2, 2023 #260 – CRS Score
Note: If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw August 2nd, 2023 #260 This Express Entry Draw took place on August 2nd, 2023, which was […]
Express Entry 259 August 1, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 2000 Lowest Qualifying Score: 517 Express Entry Draw August 1, 2023 #259 – CRS Score
Note: If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw August 1st, 2023 #259 This Express Entry Draw took place on August 1st, 2023, which was […]
Canada Welcomes New Immigration Minister Marc Miller
Marc Miller has been appointed as the new Immigration Minister of Canada. This announcement was made during a recent cabinet shuffle conducted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The outgoing Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, will now assume the position of Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities. Fraser has been serving as the Immigration Minister since October […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: Agriculture and Agri-Food
For recent Express Entry lotteries, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has devised category-based selection criteria. One of the categories includes occupations in agriculture and agri-food such as contractors, farm supervisors, and butchers. The selection criteria were developed in conjunction with IRCC partners and stakeholders, as well as conversations with provincial and territorial governments Following […]
Express Entry Category-Based Selection: Trades Occupations
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has developed category-based selection criteria for Express Entry lotteries. One of the categories includes occupations in trades such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors. The selection criteria were determined based on labor market projections, consultations with IRCC partners and stakeholders, and discussions with provincial and territorial governments. The implementation […]
Express Entry 258 July 12, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 3800 Lowest Qualifying Score: 375 Express Entry Draw July 12, 2023 #258 – CRS Score
Note: If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw July 12th, 2023 #258 This Express Entry Draw took place on July 12th, 2023, which was […]
Express Entry 257 July 11, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 800 Lowest Qualifying Score: 505 Express Entry Draw July 11, 2023 #257 – CRS Score
Note: If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw July 11th, 2023 #257 This Express Entry Draw took place on July 11th, 2023, which was […]
Express Entry 256 July 7, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 2300 Lowest Qualifying Score: 439 Express Entry Draw July 7, 2023 #256 – CRS Score
Note: The draw below is for French language proficiency. If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. If you are looking for the most recent healthcare occupations draw, visit our page on Draw #255. Canada Express Entry Draw July 7th, 2023 #256 This Express Entry Draw […]
Express Entry 255 July 6, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 1500 Lowest Qualifying Score: 463 Express Entry Draw July 6, 2023 #255 – CRS Score
Note: The most recent draw was the draw below for healthcare occupations. If you are looking for Canada’s first STEM occupations draw which occurred yesterday, visit our page on Express Entry Draw #254. Canada Express Entry Draw July 6th, 2023 #255 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 6th, 2023, which was the 255th […]
