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CRS Requirement Continues to Fall After Recent Changes to Express Entry

January 11 draw has lowest Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off point in nearly a year A positive end to 2016 for Express Entry candidates for immigration to Canada has carried into 2017, with larger draws and a consistent decline in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirement providing much cause for optimism.

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January 11 Express Entry Draw for Immigration to Canada is the Largest Yet

Two years after the Express Entry system was first introduced, the number of candidates being invited to apply to immigrate to Canada through the system continues to rise. The latest draw, which took place on January 11, was the first time the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) passed the 3,000 mark — indeed, it […]

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CRS Requirement Decreases in Largest Ever Express Entry Draw

The first Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada of 2017 has taken place, with 2,902 candidates in the pool having been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence on January 4. The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for a candidate to receive an ITA in this […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for January, 2017

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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2,878 Candidates Invited to Apply for Immigration to Canada in December 22 Express Entry Draw

Largest draw of all time surprises many candidates, coming just six days after the previous draw A total of 2,878 candidates in the Express Entry pool, as well as many of their accompanying family members, are another step on the way to obtaining permanent resident status in Canada after a draw that took place on December […]

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Immigration to Canada: The Year in Review

2016 has been a remarkable year, and 2017 promises to bring even more positive news for individuals and families immigrating to Canada Canadian immigration programs can be segmented into three broad categories, namely the economic programs, the Family Class programs, and refugee/humanitarian programs. In all three categories, 2016 can be described as an exceptional year. […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late December, 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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PNP-Specific Express Entry Draw Provides Cause for Optimism

After Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw on November 30 that invited candidates with a provincial nomination only, candidates in the pool are noting how this may benefit them over time.

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IRCC Outlines Reasons for Recent Changes to Express Entry Job Offer Duration Requirements

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has explained its reasoning behind the recent reform of the required duration of qualifying job offers for candidates in the Express Entry pool. IRCC stated its aim to address perceived disadvantages in the system before improvements were brought in last month.

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