Express Entry Exclusive: Human Capital, Skills and Experience to Become More Prominent Under New System

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided important new information about the future of the Express Entry selection system. By drawing on the past, IRCC has learned more about its own Express Entry system and made predictions for the future following recent improvements that have been made.

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Join Attorney David Cohen for an Exclusive Express Entry Webinar

On November 19, 2016, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced several improvements to the Express Entry immigration system. In the wake of these changes, Attorney David Cohen is holding an exclusive free webinar on the topic of the revised system, and how potential immigrants to Canada can take advantage of the improvements that have […]

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IRCC Releases Instructions for Candidates Who May Claim Additional CRS Points

On November 19, 2016, Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) implemented several important changes to the Express Entry system and its Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). These changes, which were presented in detail in a previous article, include the introduction of points for Canadian post-secondary educational credentials, changes to the allocation of points for qualifying job offers, and the extension […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late-November, 2016

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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CanadaVisa Social: #CVwebinar

Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! With so much going on in the world of Canadian immigration, we want to make sure you have access to the latest news and information. So follow us and engage with us today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. And join us for an exclusive, free upcoming webinar hosted by Attorney David […]

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2,427 Candidates Invited to Apply for Express Entry Immigration to Canada in Largest Ever Draw

November 16 draw may be the final draw before improvements to Express Entry come into effect on November 19

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New eTA Requirement for Visa-Exempt Travelers to Canada Now Fully Operational

Pre-screening process catches some visitors by surprise After a roll-in period that has lasted for more than a year, Canada’s new pre-screening system for visa-exempt travelers — known as electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA — came into full force on November 10, 2016.

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Shaping the Future of Canadian Business Immigration

By Kareem El-Assal, Research Associate, Education & Immigration The Conference Board of Canada Since 1978, Canada has operated various business immigration programs to attract entrepreneurs and investors. While business immigration programs are guided by the straightforward rationale of attracting those who will help grow Canada’s economy, the programs have had mixed success. It’s not difficult […]

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Getting Started on your Canadian Job Search

This article has been prepared in conjunction with PrepCan, a Canadian government-funded organization that provides free online pre-arrival employment services to Permanent Resident (PR) visa holders prior to coming to Canada. Moving to a new country is a life-altering event, and looking for a new job can be a source of anxiety. We constantly hear […]

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