Nearly 80% of Express Entry candidates fall under FSWP ANALYSIS: IRCC's snapshot of the Express Entry pool shows most candidates are eligible for FSWP. CEC candidates also increasing due to pause in draws. The number of Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool has swelled due to a lack of draws targeting these candidates. By Shelby Thevenot
A review of Canadian immigration in 2021 ANALYSIS: The coronavirus pandemic continued to influence the direction of Canada's immigration system in 2021. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada’s immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: One year since FSWP candidates were invited ANALYSIS: A look back at the unprecedented year in Express Entry and a look ahead. The last time Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates were drawn from the Express Entry pool was on December 23, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: IRCC finalizing over 14,000 CEC applications, and under 600 FSWP applications, per month The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) accounts for 85 per cent of finalized Express Entry applications in 2021. New IRCC data shows how the department is currently prioritizing Express Entry applications. By Kareem El-Assal
CIC News: Our top 25 stories from the past 25 years CIC News turns 25 today. Here is a walk down memory lane. CIC News was born on November 30, 1996. By Kareem El-Assal
IRCC looking to tackle Express Entry backlogs before resuming FSWP and CEC invitations A recent internal IRCC memo sheds light on why the department is not currently inviting FSWP and CEC candidates. IRCC is holding off on inviting FSWP and CEC candidates so that it can tackle its backlogs. By Kareem El-Assal
How to get Express Entry points with a Canadian job offer Not all job offers are equal in the eyes of the Express Entry system. Here's what you need to know when calculating your CRS score. You can get extra points in the Express Entry system for having a job offer that meets certain conditions. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: No news from IRCC on when it will invite FSWP candidates Canada is yet to issue Express Entry invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. With just two months remaining in the year, it remains uncertain if IRCC will resume invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadian Immigration Options for Lebanese Skilled Workers Here is an overview of the main ways Lebanese nationals can pursue immigration to Canada. Canada has a proud and rich tradition of welcoming immigrants from Lebanon. By Kareem El-Assal
