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Major Changes to Canada’s Immigration System Announced

On December 17, 2024, Marc Miller, Canada’s Immigration Minister, introduced important updates to improve the country’s immigration system. These changes aim to make the process simpler, fairer, and more secure. Key Changes to Canada’s Immigration System 1. Online Applications to Replace ‘Flagpoling’ The practice of ‘flagpoling,’ where temporary residents leave Canada and return at the …

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Breaking Down the Process

IRCC holds third Express Entry draw of December, inviting candidates

On December 16, IRCC invited 1,085 candidates for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw, focusing on profiles under the Provincial Nominee Program. The CRS cutoff score was set at 727. To be eligible for consideration in the latest Express Entry draw, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 727. This draw, held on …

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IRCC Issues 800 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw for French Speakers

On December 3, IRCC issued 800 invitations for permanent residency through the latest Express Entry draw, specifically targeting candidates with a French language proficiency of level 7 and a CRS score of 466 or higher. The day before, on December 2, a total of 676 invitations were sent out under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), …

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676 PR Invitations Issued in Recent Express Entry Draw

On December 2, IRCC issued 676 invitations for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw, focusing on the Provincial Nominee Program, with a CRS cutoff score of 705. Earlier, on November 20, an Express Entry draw sent out 3,000 invitations targeting 35 healthcare occupations, with a CRS score of 463 or higher. Additionally, on …

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Canada pauses private refugee sponsorships

Private Refugee Sponsorship Program in Canada Paused from November 29

Canada has temporarily paused private refugee sponsorships by groups of five or more individuals and community organizations to address an application backlog. This suspension, now in effect, will continue until December 31, 2025, as announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). According to the government, the demand for private sponsorships significantly exceeds the available …

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Marc Miller may Remove LMIA Points from the Permanent Residency Process

Immigration Minister Marc Miller is considering eliminating bonus points given to permanent residency applicants with Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), marking a substantial change in Canada’s immigration policy. At present, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) assigns points to assessments in the Express Entry system—50 points for most LMIAs and 200 points for management position-related …

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BC PNP Draw November 20 | 15 ITAs Issued in Targeted PR Round

In November, British Columbia hosted its third draw of invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). On November 20, 2024, the most recent BC PNP draw was conducted. 20 applicants were chosen with prior expertise in high-demand occupations for this round of Skills Immigration. In order to receive an invitation, candidates had to score …

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Canada holds Healthcare Express Entry Draws | November 20

This week, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,574 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency through three Express Entry lotteries.The most recent draw, which took place on November 20, was the first of its kind since July and was centered on healthcare jobs. In this draw, 3,000 ITAs were offered to candidates having …

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Breaking Down the Process

IRCC invites CEC candidates for the second consecutive week

On November 19, IRCC issued only 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in its latest Express Entry draw. This round specifically targeted candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 or higher. Additionally, on November 18, 174 ITAs were granted in a separate Express Entry …

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IRCC Issues 174 PR Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw, Focus on PNP

In the latest Express Entry draw on November 18, the IRCC issued just 174 invitations for permanent residency, focusing on candidates with a provincial nomination. The CRS cutoff score for this round was 816, a 4-point increase from the previous week’s PNP draw. The decline in the number of invitations is likely due to a …

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