With CAEL now accepted for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications, we are excited to help our test takers prepare for their tests.We are pleased to offer a variety of free resources, including weekly free webinars, free practice tests, study tips, and more. Check out these free preparation resources and build your own study routine: Weekly […]
CIC News has obtained an IRCC memo providing information on the Citizenship to Passport Pilot. Through the pilot, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will invite 100 citizenship grant applicants to apply for a passport during citizenship processing.The pilot program implements a new, streamlined passport application form that uses information already collected by the citizenship program. Once the applications are processed, […]
As a newcomer, one of the first things you’ll do when arriving in Canada is setting up your phone and internet plan.Courtesy of Virgin Plus, this article will outline what to look for from your telecom provider to ensure you gain access to an affordable plan that suits your needs. Before you make any decisions, it […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023.On August 15 the immigration department issued 4,300 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) was 496. Overview of recent Express Entry results August 2nd On the 2nd of August, IRCC held a category-based draw inviting candidates […]
Recent months have seen Express Entry begin targeted category-based draws for candidates in the federal pool who meet Canada’s economic and demographic goals. For 2023, one of these candidate categories is those with French-language proficiency.Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held targeted draws for this group, inviting candidates with French proficiency; and holding draws with noticeably […]
A new report by the Globe and Mail sheds additional light on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry category-based selection targets for 2023.IRCC began holding category-based Express Entry draws in late June. There are six categories in total, which have been chosen to achieve specific economic goals.In data obtained from IRCC, the Globe and Mail reports IRCC will put considerably more […]
Studying in Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience for international students.Before you start your journey, however, there are a few recommended steps you should take to help ensure a smooth transition. Here’s a checklist of things you could do before coming to Canada as an international student. Sign up to our upcoming webinar […]
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), your parent or grandparent will receive Canadian permanent residence and may eventually be able to apply for Canadian citizenship. In order to be eligible for the PGP, sponsors […]
On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to ensure the candidates meet the required level of English or French language proficiency.These language standards are […]
British Columbia and Manitoba have nominated candidates this week in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws.Provinces can nominate candidates for permanent residency because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a yearly number of nominations to each province that they are then able to […]
