On March 25, Canada held an Express Entry draw for all programs.
IRCC sent out 1980 invitations to apply. The minimum required CRS score was 524.
Results of the Express Entry draw in 2024
Date
Draw Type
Number…
Some people believe that marrying a Canadian citizen will be their ticket to Canada. Think carefully before marrying someone and sponsoring their arrival in Canada, especially if:
you have just met;
they want to marry quickly;
they…
Immigration Minister Announces Intention to Conduct More In-Canada Immigration Draws
Thursday, March 21st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller declared his intention to pursue more "domestic draws" for temporary residents already in…
If your citizenship application has been declined, you have two options:
Submit a new application for Canadian citizenship
Having your Canadian citizenship application rejected by IRCC does not prevent applicants from submitting…
Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labor market needs.
Immigration Minister Mark Miller and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault have introduced changes to Canada's Temporary Foreign…
IRCC says 292,000 Study permits will be approved for international students.
The cap aims to address the unsustainable growth of Canada's international student program by reducing the number of study permits issued by 35% over two…
IRCC has published more details on changes to the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) process.
As of March 19, partners and spouses of international students are eligible for SOWP only if
Their sponsor is studying in a master's…
IRCC has informed all provinces and territories that they must implement the PAL provincial attestation letter process for international students by March 31, 2024.
IRCC will return any study permit application received without…
To maintain permanent resident (PR) status in Canada, you must meet residency requirements.
To avoid losing your PR status, you must have lived in Canada for at least 730 days in the last five years.
In some cases, time spent…
On March 12, Canada held an Express Entry draw for all programs.
IRCC sent out 2850 invitations to apply. The minimum required CRS score was 525.
Results of the Express Entry draw in 2024
Date
Draw Type
Number…