Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience; work experience must have been gained in the 3 years before you apply Federal Skilled Worker Program for skilled…
On March 23rd, 2023, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 7,000 candidates through the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. The results showed that the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for selection was 484. The draw included candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian…
Foreign nationals with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits will qualify to work in Canada longer March 17, 2023—Toronto—Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that international graduates with…
Due to the ongoing situation in Iran, we’ve introduced special measures to support Iranian temporary residents in Canada as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Iran. Iranian temporary residents in CanadaYou can apply to extend your stay in Canada for free by applying to extend your current temporary status change your temporary…
Ottawa, February 23, 2023 — The Government of Canada is resuming the collection of biometrics for individuals in Canada who are applying for temporary residence. Individuals who apply for temporary residence on or after February 23, 2023, need to provide their biometrics. This includes those applying to extend their stay as a student, worker or…
Quick Facts The change will be effective as of April 30, 2023, and will be retrospective for caregivers who have already applied. The shift in criteria is intended to apply to applicants from both the Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) pilot and the Home Support Worker (HSW) pilot, including those whose applications have already been…
Certain clients may be eligible for an exemption from the Immigration Medical Examination requirement when making an application from within Canada. This temporary public policy seeks to streamline the health screening requirement for foreign nationals who have made an application from within Canada and have previously completed an Immigration Medical Exam, that included a physical…
January 9, 2023—Ottawa—International youth contribute valuable and diverse skills to Canada’s economy when they come from abroad to gain meaningful work and life experiences here. Similarly, Canadian youth benefit from working and travelling abroad and coming home with an international perspective. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the International Experience…
Air travellers two years of age and older will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test before departing for Canada beginning January 5 As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to evolve, the Government of Canada has taken a prudent and measured approach to adjusting border measures to protect the health and safety of Canadians….
Pandemic backlogs reduced by nearly half a million applications in 4 months December 19, 2022—Ottawa—Immigration is critical to Canada’s economy and our communities, and it is a large part of our identity as Canadians. Newcomers helped build our country, were on the front lines as we battled the pandemic, and remain key to our success. Immigration, Refugees…
