Sponsor Content 8 FAQs about Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) from WES applicants immigrating to Canada Here are answers to eight of the most common questions that WES applicants have about Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires applicants who are pursuing Canadian immigration pathways, the Express Entry pathway in particular, to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). By World Education Services
Canada’s immigration backlog shows little change from January There are still 2.1 million applications in inventory with slight increases in permanent residence and citizenship applications but fewer for temporary residence. In an email to CIC News Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported that the number of applicants in inventory has remained consistent with January data, at just over 2.1 million. By Edana Robitaille
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba hold draws through Provincial Nominee Programs Four provinces invite candidates in PNP draws this week. Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. By Edana Robitaille
Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations in latest Provincial Nominee Program draws Three provinces have issued invitations to candidates this week. Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws. By Edana Robitaille
Express Entry: How does IRCC decide when to hold draws? There is no rule in the Immigration and Refugees and Protection Act that dictates how frequently Express Entry draws must occur. There has been a change in routine surrounding Express Entry draws of late. Typically, the draws take place every two weeks on Wednesdays. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently paused draws for six weeks starting November 23 and returned on January 11 inviting 5,500 candidates followed by another draw of the same size […] By Edana Robitaille
British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration Four provinces have invited candidates in most recent provincial immigration draws. British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Alberta and Quebec draws are recent publications of draws that occurred in December. By Edana Robitaille
Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination Three provinces have invited candidates in most recent draws. Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws. By Edana Robitaille
Canada’s immigration backlog continues to gradually decrease There are currently 2.1 million applicants in inventory across all lines of business, a reduction of 110,000 from December data. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that the number of applicants in inventory has decreased from approximately 2.2 million to just over 2.1 million over December. By Edana Robitaille
British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nominee programs Two provinces issue invitations in most recent PNP draws. British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws. By Edana Robitaille
