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Canada: Express Entry applicants are no longer required to provide medical reports upfront

In a relief to many, Canada has scrapped the mandatory need for Express Entry PR applicants to provide medical examination results. Instead, applicants are advised to await instructions before proceeding with a medical examination. Once notified, applicants will have 30 days to complete the medical examination. If you have already completed an IME as part

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Educational qualifications for Express Entry: Recognized degrees and assessments

Your educational background plays a crucial role in your Canadian Express Entry journey. It contributes significantly to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, influencing your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). But navigating the intricacies of recognized degrees and assessments can be confusing. Let’s break it down: Recognized Degrees: Express Entry only considers

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IRCC invites candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the third  Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 150 candidates in a category-based selection draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations. Today’s draw follows two others this week. The first was a general draw that occurred on February 13 in which 1,490 candidates with a minimum CRS score of at

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Deciphering the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS): Points breakdown and strategies

Navigating the Express Entry system to Canadian permanent residency can seem daunting, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) holding the key to your success. Let’s demystify the CRS, understand the points breakdown, and explore strategies to maximize your score. Understanding the CRS: The CRS is a points-based system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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Canada Express Entry Draw: Invitations to apply for permanent residence sent to foreign nationals

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent Canada Express Entry invitations to select skilled immigrants seeking permanent residence in Canada. The Canadian government conducts regular Express Entry draws, or rounds of invitations, for candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residency. The latest round of draws held by Canada issued invitations

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Understanding the Canadian Express Entry System: A comprehensive overview

For skilled foreign workers aiming to build a future in Canada, the Canadian Express Entry system serves as the primary gateway to permanent residency. This streamlined online system manages applications for three federal economic immigration programs: Eligibility: Meeting the basic eligibility criteria is the first step. This includes having at least one year of continuous

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French Language Proficiency Tests: Canadian Immigration

If are planning to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, you will have to prove that you can communicate in at least one of Canada’s official languages, either English or French. To demonstrate your proficiency in French on your Express Entry profile, you must take either the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) or the Test de connaissance du français (TCF). Demonstrating

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IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration

As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). This means that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, candidates in Express Entry managed programs, and those needing a language test for any other Canadian immigration purposes (outside of the SDS)—including applying for Canadian citizenship—can

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Comparing Canada’s immigration targets with other top destinations for newcomers

As revealed by Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on November 1 this year, Canada intends to welcome a significant number of immigrants over the next several years. Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan is an annual release from IRCC that outlines the number of new permanent residents Canada aims to welcome in each of

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