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New Express Entry draw caps record January, minimum CRS hits 16-month low IRCC has issued a record 11,150 ITAs in January — its biggest start ever

January 30, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem, Lauralee Beaurieux and Noah Turner

A new Express Entry draw held January 30 saw the number of invitations issued this month rise to 11,150, making this the biggest start to a year in the Express Entry system’s five-year history. [Read more…]

Express Entry draw continues record start to 2019, CRS score drops IRCC gets new year off to a big start with 7,800 invitations to apply in first two draws

January 23, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem, Lauralee Beaurieux and Noah Turner

The Government of Canada held its second Express Entry draw of 2019 on Wednesday, January 23, issuing 3,900 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with ranking scores as low as 443. [Read more…]

Ontario goes big in its first Human Capital Priorities draw of new year Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 439 invited to apply

January 18, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Noah Turner and Eman Katem

Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream got the new year off to a big start this week, issuing 1,493 invitations to Express Entry candidates with ranking scores as low as 439. [Read more…]

Canada’s goal of 1 million new permanent residents turning heads worldwide International media are taking notice of Canada's 'friendly stance' towards immigration

January 16, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Noah Turner and Eman Katem

Canada’s goal of admitting more than a million new permanent residents by the end of 2021 is gaining new attention internationally. [Read more…]

Express Entry: 2018 was big, and 2019 could be bigger Higher admissions targets in 2019 and 2020 could produce another ITA record in the new year

January 1, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Noah Turner and Eman Katem

Canada’s Express Entry system had a banner 2018, and the coming year could be even more exceptional. [Read more…]

Canada’s biometric rule extending to Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas Requirement will come into effect December 31 for these regions

December 21, 2018 by Eman Katem

On December 31, Canada’s mandatory fingerprints and photo requirement, known as biometrics, will apply to people from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

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Canada breaks Express Entry invitation record and drops minimum score to lowest of 2018 Invitations reach 89,800 while minimum score drops to 439

December 19, 2018 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem, Lauralee Beaurieux and Noah Turner

Canada set a new Express Entry invitation record Wednesday in a draw featuring the lowest minimum score of 2018. [Read more…]

Express Entry on the verge of breaking ITA record with latest draw IRCC now only 124 invitations away from new Express Entry invitation record

December 12, 2018 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem and Lauralee Beaurieux

The Government of Canada moved another step closer to surpassing the record for invitations issued in a single year through the Express Entry economic immigration system with a new draw held Wednesday. [Read more…]

Ontario among Canadian provinces vying for additional skilled immigrants in 2019 Immigration to Canada is on the rise, despite Quebec's move this week to cut back

December 6, 2018 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem and Noah Turner

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Immigration to Canada remains on the rise at both the provincial and federal level, despite a move this week by the province of Quebec to reduce the number of newcomers it will welcome next year. [Read more…]