IRCC held a new all-program Express Entry draw on March 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #243, the cut-off score was 490 points, the […]

New Brunswick invited new candidates to apply in Express Entry, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued 93 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) via two Express Entry streams. Seven ITAs have been issued under the New Brunswick Employment Connection (EC) program, while 86 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry […]

IRCC invited 667 candidates in the PNP-targeted Express Entry draw on March 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 667 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the third PNP-targeted draw of the year.  In round #242, the cut-off score was 748 […]

Canada held a new PNP draw under the Express Entry system on February 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 699 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the second PNP-targeted draw of the year. In round #241, the cut-off score was […]

Express Entry draw for the Federal Skilled Worker Program on February 2, 2023, the next day after Express Entry draw #239, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in the new FSW-targeted draw. In round #240, […]

Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw 2023 on February 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 893 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the first PNP-targeted draw since July 2022.    In round #239, the cut-off score was 733 […]

What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023? The answer is: Immigration options to Canada vary depending on an individual’s circumstances and needs. However, Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and business immigration will continue to be the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023.  These pathways […]

On January 18, 2023, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) announced new Alberta Express Entry stream selection updates. In 2023, the AAIP will issue invitations to candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream, using the combination of high-demand occupations and immediate family ties as selection factors.    With the introduction […]

IRCC proposed new Express Entry categories On January 12, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted public consultations with stakeholders to adjust the Express Entry application management system in response to Canada’s economic needs and labor shortages.    To accomplish this goal, the department has crafted Express Entry categories […]

IRCC held the first Express Entry draw of 2023 On January 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In the first Express Entry draw of 2023, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs.    In the first […]