Express Entry

How to immigrate to Canada from Kenya Canada offers over 100 immigration pathways and is always looking for talent from around the world.

Immigrating to Canada is an exciting and lifechanging experience. Canada is a country with a high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and stability. It is also a country that is constantly looking to welcome global talent as it is currently facing a growing labour shortage in several sectors. This is largely […]

By Edana Robitaille

Analysis: Factors that may affect Express Entry CRS scores An early analysis of the first all-program Express Entry draws in 2022.

Canada has resumed all-program Express Entry draws as of July 6. Since then, the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in each draw has grown by 250 each week, causing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirements to go down.

By Shelby Thevenot

Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration Canada's immigration system is entering a new era where the provinces want to have even more control than the federal government.

On July 28, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a statement that it is seeking greater control over its immigration system.

By Kareem El-Assal

Express Entry: Canada invites 2,000 immigration candidates ITAs issued to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 533.

Canada has invited 2,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw held on August 3, 2022. Express Entry is one of Canada’s most prominent immigration pathways for skilled newcomers.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration The new language test is anticipated for early to mid-2023.

IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants.

By Shelby Thevenot

How NOC changes affect Express Entry candidates What you need to know ahead of November 16, when IRCC switches to NOC 2021.

Canada’s immigration department will switch to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system on November 16, 2022, according to the government’s website. The new NOC will change eligibility for some of Canada’s immigration programs including Express Entry.

By Shelby Thevenot

British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario release PNP draw results Western Canada invites hundreds of candidates to apply for provincial nomination.

This past week, four Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results.

By Edana Robitaille

Canadian immigration ministers agree on multi-year PNP levels plan Immigration ministers from across Canada met in New Brunswick to identify how to best achieve the country's immigration goals.

The Forum of Ministers Responsible (FMRI) for Immigration met in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 28 to discuss a host of major immigration policy issues.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada temporarily making distance learning eligible for Express Entry points IRCC is recommending Express Entry candidates update their profiles by August 2 to benefit from a new measure to count online, out of Canada, and part-time studies for points.

Public health restrictions over the past two years have forced students out of the classroom and onto the internet. Now, Canada is relaxing rules for Express Entry candidates who studied online during the pandemic.

By Shelby Thevenot