Express Entry-managed programs are among the most popular options for skilled newcomers who want to immigrate to Canada. This is because Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a published service standard of six months for Express Entry applications making it, as the name implies, one of the fastest ways to become a permanent resident of Canada. […]
Here’s why the number of temporary workers in Quebec has nearly quadrupled in eight years
According to a recent report by a Quebec-based non-profit think tank, the province’s growth in temporary immigrants was primarily driven by two programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). According to this report, published by the Institut du Quebec (IDQ) last month, Quebec’s temporary resident population grew 46% in 2023 and most of this growth […]
IRCC invites 975 Express Entry candidates in first transport occupation draw of 2024
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the second Express Entry draw this week. The department issued 975 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based draw for transport occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 430. IRCC also issued ITAs on March 12. It was a general draw inviting 2,850 candidates. A general […]
Live Webinar: CELPIP – Get the Facts and Chart Your Path to a High Score
If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment as part of your Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizenship application, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to our free, live, and interactive webinar, CELPIP—Get the Facts and Chart Your Path to a High Score, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, presented by […]
IRCC’s action plan to address the permanent residence application backlog
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the details and deadlines of its action plan to address recommendations made in a report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) last October. The details, released in a recently obtained Access to Information Request, offer an insight into how IRCC will address a backlog of permanent resident […]
Will a gap year impact my chances for acceptance at a Canadian school?
Having a break in between studies is often a normal part of student life as individuals pursue work, travel, and other opportunities in between stints within a classroom. Can these breaks impact an application to a Canadian school? The short answer is no, but applicants must take certain precautions to explain this break and ensure […]
IRCC says 292,000 permits will be approved for college and undergraduate students
Recent comments by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller to the Globe and Mail have revealed that the actual number of study permits available for college and undergraduate international students this year is roughly 292,000. On January 22nd Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) imposed an overall intake cap on the number of students of approximately 360,000 on study permit applications that would […]
Applying to Canadian Universities and Colleges? CAEL Has You Covered!
If you are preparing to apply to a Canadian university or college, you will need to prove your proficiency in the English language. As the only Canadian test designed specifically for academic purposes, CAEL is accepted by over 180 Canadian universities and colleges. CAEL is also accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for […]
Why fewer French speakers in Canada may help your immigration chances
According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, nearly all of Canada’s immigrants could conduct a conversation in one of the country’s two official languages (English and French)—93.6% according to the latest census. However, there is more to the story. Though most immigrants can conduct a conversation in either English or French, English is favored among newcomers […]
Will I need to submit a provincial attestation letter as part of my Canadian study permit application?
A recent notice published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified exactly who is required to submit a provincial attestation letter (PAL) when they apply for a Canadian study permit. In late January this year, the federal government announced that most new post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level would now require a PAL from […]