Express Entry

How does Canada’s Express Entry system work? Understanding how Express Entry works is the first step to a successful application for permanent residency.

Anyone trying to become a permanent resident of Canada will no doubt run into the term “Express Entry” more than once. It is easy to assume that Express Entry is its own immigration program but, surprisingly, this is not correct. Understanding what Express Entry is, and how it works, is a vital step before submitting […]

By Edana Robitaille

Canada planning major Express Entry changes Express Entry rounds in the future could invite candidates based on occupation, language, or education.

The Canadian government is planning changes to the Express Entry system, which would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on an economic goal.

By Shelby Thevenot

How many immigrants will Canada welcome over the coming years? Understanding the Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024.

Canada is on track to welcome record numbers of new immigrants between 2022 and 2024.

By Edana Robitaille

Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again Canada's immigration department has confirmed most new Express Entry applications will be processed in 6 months.

Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months.

By Gabriel Dumitrascu

Getting to know Canada’s immigration categories An overview of immigration categories to help guide your journey to Canada.

A recent announcement that as of July, Canada will resume Express Entry invitations to all candidates is welcome news for those who had their immigration plans put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Express Entry is just one way to immigrate to Canada and with an overwhelming number of pathways, it can be difficult […]

By Edana Robitaille

Express Entry proof of funds increases for 2022 Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates have until June 8 to update their proof of funds.

Canada has updated the proof of settlement funds requirement for Express Entry candidates.

By Shelby Thevenot

Minister Fraser says processing standards could return to normal by end of calendar year The Canadian Parliament's Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration questioned the immigration minister on the 2.1 million people in IRCC's backlog.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser appeared today before the Canadian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to participate in the committee’s new study on IRCC’s application backlogs and processing times.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to immigrate to Canada as a nurse in 2022 There are a number of pathways for nurses to immigrate to Canada.

The pandemic has exacerbated the need for nurses in Canada. One of the ways to fill job vacancies in the industry is to offer pathways to permanent residency for foreign nurses.

By Shelby Thevenot

Express Entry: Canada invites 545 PNP candidates Canada is holding bi-monthly PNP draws and will resume FSWP and CEC invitations rounds early July.

Canada invited 545 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on May 11.

By Alexandra Miekus