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09/21/2023

09/21/2023

New Express Entry Draw For 10 Transport Occupations Is Out Now.

Today, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC), announced the first transport Express Entry draw as part of its new category-based selection.
This round of invitations emphasizes applicants with transportation experience, such as commercial truck drivers, pilots, and aircraft assembly workers, to help the industry attract the competent talent it requires across the country.

1) Number of invitations issued: 1,000
2) Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,000 or above
3) Date and time of round: September 20, 2023 at 14:04:14 UTC
4) CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 435
5) Tie-breaking rule: June 17, 2023 at 06:44:01 UTC

09/20/2023

Migrants, including undocumented persons, students, and refugees, marched in cities throughout Canada on Sunday to seek permanent residency status for all before the federal parliament reconvenes on Monday.

In Toronto, migrants and sympathizers marched across downtown, including past the intersection of Yonge and Dundas Streets, causing police to post on social media that traffic had been delayed in the area.

Protesters are urging the government to establish an uncapped program that will offer permanent residence status to all migrants and illegal immigrants, with no exceptions.

09/19/2023

New Express Entry Draw Today Invites 3,200 Profiles For PR

IRCC sent out 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a new Express Entry draw today, considering profiles from all the programs.

Below are the details of the Express Entry draw today:
1)No Program Specified
2)Number of invitations issued: 3,200
3)Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,200 or above
4)Date and time of round: September 19, 2023 at 15:04:11 UTC
5)CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 531
6)Tie-breaking rule: September 12, 2023 at 12:16:31 UTC

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score jumped significantly by 35 points from 496 to 531 because of the absence of any round of invitations since August 15, 2023.

09/17/2023

Know Overseas Citizenship Of India(OCI) For Indian Canadians

Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who were citizens of India on January 26, 1950, or later, or who were eligible to become citizens of India, can apply for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI).

09/17/2023

New IRCC Update: PGWP Distance Learning Measures Extended Till Dec 31

On September 1, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) mades a new extension to it’s temporary public policy allowing distance learning to be eligible for PGWP (Post Graduation Work Permit).

Until December 31, 2023, students who has completed less than fifty percent of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will continue to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

09/17/2023

New Working Holiday Visa Draws Sent 4,955 Work Permit Invitations.

International Experience Canada (IEC) sent out 4,955 invitations to apply for open work permits in the new Working Holiday Visa rounds of invitations in the last 2 weeks.

15,819 spots are still available for candidates from 33 eligible countries interested in applying for a Working Holiday Visa to work and explore Canada.

09/17/2023

Cap On International Students – Here Is The Latest Update.
This doesn’t mean they will close the doors for international students; it means they are considering setting an annual quota on admissions, but it is not as simple as it sounds.

09/17/2023

Latest Express Entry Draw 2023 | New Rounds of Invitations

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score drops by 21 points to 496.

09/17/2023

New IRCC Policy Now Allows Foreign Workers To Study Without Authorization.
According to this new policy, temporary foreign workers on work permit in Canada will be able to enrol in study programs longer than 6 months without needing study visa/permit.

Check out the link for the complete news.
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-ircc-policy-for-foreign-workers-2023/

09/17/2023

Here Are Canada Work Permit Options Without an LMIA.
1) International Mobility Program (IMP)
2) Entrepreneurs/Self-Employed
3) Intra-Company transfers
4) Charitable and religious workers
5) Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

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