Tag: Federal Skilled Workers
Applications jumped more than 130 per cent in 9 months after rules changed in October 2017- IRCC
The Government of Canada says, number of people receiving Canadian citizenship is on the rise thanks to revised rules that have made it easier to obtain. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says by the end of this month an estimated 152,000 people will have received Canadian citizenship since changes were introduced that reduced the…
Canada Immigration Newsletter by APIS
Express Entry is now the main source of permanent residence applications Since January 2015 the introduction of Canada’s Express Entry economic immigration selection system has come a long way. Express Entry manages the pool of candidates for Canada’s main economic immigration categories — Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class …
“Arrima” is now in service for Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Candidates who are interested in obtaining Canadian permanent residence through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) can express their interest to the Government of Quebec by creating a profile using Arrima. The Government of Quebec switched to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for the QSWP in August. The EOI system requires all interested candidates…
Ontario revises CRS for Human Capital Priorities Stream
Ontario has reviewed the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score requirement for its Express Entry-linked Human Capital Priorities immigration stream. Previously candidates were required to have a CRS score of at least 400, the stream’s guidelines now say the minimum score will be “as determined by the director.” A further update asks candidates to indicate their…
The Quebec Investor Program is now open
Quebec will accept total 1,900 applications in this new intake period, which runs until March 15, 2019. A maximum of 1,235 applications will be accepted from China (including Hong Kong and Macau). The popular program is the only provincial immigration stream that allows applicants to obtain permanent residence through a passive investment. This means that…
Largest Express Entry draw of 2018 & Quebec’s Investor Program reopens
Largest Express Entry draw of 2018 issues 3,900 invitations to apply On September 5 The Government of Canada held its largest Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,900 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This is the fourth all-program draw in 2018 with a minimum score of 440, which is the lowest Comprehensive Ranking…
Minimum CRS drops to 442 – Canada Immigration Newsletter by APIS
On June 25, 2018 with 442 cut-off score, The Government of Canada has issued 3,750 Express Entry candidates invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This draw is the record high for 2018 and this is second Express Entry invitation round in 11 days and is the second consecutive draw in which 3,750 candidates were…
Canadian Immigration News- Latest Updates
Canadian Immigration News- Latest Updates On Wednesday, May 23, The Government of Canada held a new Express Entry draw, issuing 3,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score for this draw was 440. Today’s draw is the tenth of 2018 and the fourth in a row to issue 3,500 ITAs,…
CRS Requirement Decreases in Largest Ever Express Entry Draw
The first Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada of 2017 has taken place, with 2,902 candidates in the pool having been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence on January 4. The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for a candidate to receive an ITA in this…
Federal Skilled Workers / Professionals Processing Times
Application Processing Times at the Canadian Immigration Visa Offices are based on the latest information available from Canadian Immigration Authorities.
