comprehensive ranking system

Express Entry: How to get a high Comprehensive Ranking System score  Only the highest scoring candidates are invited by IRCC to immigrate to Canada.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank skilled worker candidates who want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. Express Entry is a system that manages applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic class immigrants.

By Julia Hornstein

Understanding the Express Entry tie-breaking rule COVID-19 travel restrictions required IRCC to implement a tie-breaking rule for every Express Entry draw since mid-March 2020. Learn more about the rule here.

Express Entry is the Canadian federal government’s top immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How Indian students are changing the educational demographic of Canada In recent years, the popularity of post-credential programs has shot up; with much of the demand coming from international students.

International students are changing the demographics of education in Canada, with Indian international students overwhelmingly leading the charge.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

The traits of Canada’s most successful immigrants—Study According to Statistics Canada, pre-landing Canadian work experience, proficiency in English or French, education, and age were all factors that influenced immigrants' earnings in Canada.

Recently, Statistics Canada released their report “Immigration selection factors and the earnings of principal applicants”. The report was an update of the 2015 investigation that helped guide development of Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); the main way that skilled foreign workers are assessed by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

By Asheesh Moosapeta

How to maximize your Express Entry CRS score if you’re aged 30 or over Age is an important factor in immigration through Express Entry and certain applicants are penalized for their age. Here are several strategies one can employ to maximize their Express Entry CRS score as an applicant over 30 years old.

Express Entry is Canada’s largest source of immigration.

By Vimal Sivakumar

What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit? A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is for international students who complete an eligible Canadian post-secondary program.

The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit, meaning it allows the student to work for any employer of their choice in Canada and to work for any Canadian employer without needing a job offer. It allows international student graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years.

By Julia Hornstein

Understanding Express Entry as a path toward Canadian immigration Breaking down Express Entry, including what it is, who it is for, and the steps you need to take throughout the process.

Express Entry is Canada’s main method for bringing international skilled workers to this country through permanent residence.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia Canada offers over 100 economic class immigration programs to Saudi residents.

Canada is a popular destination for individuals living in Saudi Arabia because of the various economic opportunities offered in a variety of coveted sectors such as information and communication technology, health, science and engineering related fields.

By Julia Hornstein

Immigration has greatly increased number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language A new Statistics Canada studies shows the number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language grew faster than the Canadian population in 2021.

Immigration to Canada has driven up the number of Canadians who speak a language other than English and French at home, according to a recent Statistics Canada study.

By Julia Hornstein