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Ottawa issued more invitations under the latest all-program Express Entry draw

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Ottawa issued more invitations under the latest all-program Express Entry draw on March 29, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued another 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs.  In round #245, the cut-off score was 481 points, three points fewer than in the previous all-program draw. It was the lowest all-program CRS score since December 2020. The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 14, 2023, at 07:35:00 UTC.  As of March 29, 2023, there are 234,947 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 5,199 fewer than the previous update. In 2023, Canada issued 37,559 ITAs through Express Entry.   Since this is the second consecutive week that IRCC has invited Express Entry candidates, the draw is surprising. Express Entry draws usually happen every 2 weeks. The 7,000 ITAs constitute the second-biggest Express Entry draw size ever after only the record-breaking CEC-only draw that took place in February 2021. It is also tied for the largest all-program draw ever.   Express Entry draws 2023 Details for the Express Entry Draws 2023 till March 29, are: Date Program Express Entry draw Number CRS cut-off score Invitations issued 20 March 2023 No Program Specified 245 481 7000 23 March 2023 No Program Specified 244 484 7000 15 March 2023 No Program Specified 243 490 7000 2 March 2023 PNP-specific 242 748 667 15 February 2023 PNP-specific 241 791 699 2 February 2023 Federal Skilled Worker 240 489 3300 1 February 2023 PNP-specific 239 733 893 18 January 2023 No Program Specified 238 490 5500 11 January 2023 No Program Specified 237 507 5500  Till 29 March 2023, a total of 21,000 Candidates were Invited in March 2023   What is Express Entry? Express Entry is the system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage the intake of applications for economic immigration submitted on or after January 1, 2015, for the following classes: Federal skilled worker class (FSWC); Federal skilled trades class (FSTC); Canadian experience class (CEC); and a portion of the provincial nominee class (PNC).   Discover! Do you qualify for Express Entry?   Also, Read; IRCC INVITED 7,000 CANDIDATES IN THE NEW ALL-PROGRAM EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW IRCC HELD A NEW ALL-PROGRAM EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW   Want to know more details about “Ottawa issued more invitations under the new all-program Express Entry draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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New Brunswick invited new candidates to apply in Express Entry

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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 Occupations In-Demand Connection (OIDC) program.    In addition, the province granted 51 Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWP) for international students who graduated from the province’s Designated Learning Institutions (DLI). Applying for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) through the NB Student Connection program is simple, as applicants do not need a job offer but must complete their studies within the last six months, live in New Brunswick, and actively look for work.   Details of New Brunswick’s new candidates to apply in Express Entry  There is a brief explanation of targeted programs for New Brunswick invitations for new candidates via Express Entry streams, and program eligibility requirements for applicants. Candidates for the EC must meet the minimum work experience, educational, and language proficiency requirements and provide proof of sufficient funds. The minimum work requirement for that program is one year of full-time, paid work (1,560 total hours), or an equivalent number of part-time hours. The job type stated on the immigration application must reflect the work experience that must fall under one of the NOC TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.   Every candidate submitting a form through that New Brunswick Express Entry stream must also acquire a passing score on an English or French language proficiency test given by an agency designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A year of full-time paid work (a total of 1,560 hours), or an equal amount of part-time hours in occupations with NOC codes in the 0, 1, or 2 categories, is the minimum amount of work experience required by the OIDC. Since this is an application for the New Brunswick Express Entry stream, it must also meet the language and educational requirements, and the applicant must demonstrate that those who plan to live in New Brunswick and have the means to do so.   No job offer is required to apply for a PGWP through the NB Student Connection program, but applicants must have finished their studies within the previous six months, live in the province, and be actively looking for employment. Graduate students in thesis-based programs are eligible to apply once their academic research has been officially submitted for evaluation. Graduates who apply through this program must also have the same degree of work experience and language proficiency that is required to apply through the other two programs, as well as intend to reside in New Brunswick.   PGWP program applicants are required to provide photocopies of at least two of the following documents showing that they completed successfully a PGWP-eligible study program in New Brunswick within the previous six months: final transcripts; diploma or certificate, or a letter of completion from the institution.   Post-Graduate Work Permits  Students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program, which allows them to get an open work permit and gain valuable Canadian work experience. Graduates can become eligible for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class in Express Entry by accruing skilled Canadian work experience in TEER categories 0, 1, or 3 through the PGWP Program.   Want to know more details about “New Brunswick invited new candidates to apply in Express Entry” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Express Entry draw for the Federal Skilled Worker Program

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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, the cut-off score was 489 points.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was March 29, 2022, at 16:09:00 UTC. As of February 1, 2023, there were 239,415 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 598 fewer compared to the previous update. In 2023, in total, Canada issued 15,193 invitations. This is the first Federal Skilled Worker Program to be held since the launch of Express Entry. All of these applicants are qualified to submit a Canada Permanent Resident application.   More about the Express Entry Draw for FSWP  Details of the 2023 Express Entry Draws with invitation rounds, date, program, issued invitations, and the minimum score for each draw are listed in the table below Date Round Program Invitations issued Minimum Score Feb 2, 2023 240 Federal Skilled Worker 3,300 489 Feb 1, 2023 239 Provincial Nominee Program 893 733 Jan 18, 2023 238 No Program Specified 5,500 490 Jan 11, 2023 237 No Program Specified 5,500 507   Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program  One of the three programs in Canada’s Express Entry system for processing immigration applications is the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. Candidates with no connections to Canada who may have foreign work experience are eligible to apply for permanent residency through the FSW program.   This program is for skilled individuals who want to permanently immigrate to Canada and have work experience abroad.   Based on their education, relevant expertise, proficiency in English and/or French, and other requirements, skilled employees are chosen as permanent residents. They frequently succeed in Canada due to these factors.   As of January 1, 2015, creating an Express Entry profile is the first step in becoming a skilled worker eligible for: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class.   Want to know more details about “Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of 2023

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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 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was December 9, 2022, at 10:49:57 UTC. As of February 1, 2023, there were 239,415 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 598 fewer compared to the previous update.  In 2023, Canada has already issued 11,893 invitations through 3 Express Entry draws.   What are the PNP’s Programs?  For anyone who wants to immigrate to a specific Canadian province or territory, the provincial nominee programs (PNPs) provide a pathway to permanent residence in Canada. The Provincial Nominee Programs in Canada allow each province the right to set its own requirements for the various immigration streams. With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, every Canadian province has unique nominee programs that run in various ways.    Provinces offer programs that are targeted toward entrepreneurs, international graduates, or professionals with in-demand skills. Other targeted factors usually rely on the province’s labor market or demographic gaps.    What is Express Entry Canada? The Express Entry system is a faster and simpler pathway to make your Canadian permanent residence dreams come true. Express Entry has a direct role in recruiting skilled workers. Once you get your permanent residence through Express Entry, you can settle and work anywhere in Canada. You get to enjoy social benefits, like public education for your children and healthcare facilities.  Applicants can once again apply under one of the 3 Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program  Federal Skilled Trades Program Canadian Experience Class   Want to know more details about “Canada held the first PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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What are the most common immigration options to Canada in 2023?

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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 to Canadian permanent residence offer a range of benefits to individuals interested in living and working in Canada. In addition, family sponsorship programs will also remain a popular option for those looking to reunite with their Canadian family members.  Besides these most popular immigration pathways, those looking to immigrate to Canada will continue to have access to some immigration programs to choose from.   Immigration Options to Canada in 2023 These pathways to Canadian permanent residence offer a range of benefits to individuals interested in living and working in Canada. In this article, you can get to know about the best immigration options to Canada in 2023   Immigrate to Canada through Express Entry The Express Entry system is a faster and simpler pathway to make your Canadian permanent residence dreams come true. Express Entry has a direct role in recruiting skilled workers. Once you get your permanent residence through Express Entry, you can settle and work anywhere in Canada. You get to enjoy social benefits, like public education for your children and healthcare facilities.  Applicants can once again apply under one of the 3  Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program  Federal Skilled Trades Program Canadian Experience Class   Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP Programs) For anyone who wants to immigrate to a specific Canadian province or territory, the provincial nominee programs (PNPs) provide a pathway to permanent residence in Canada. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which was launched in 1998, is the primary route for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. The PNP is administered by almost every province and territory in order to welcome skilled workers from all over the world and strengthen their local economies.   Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) There are eight streams in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), for each stream is divided into a worker stream and an entrepreneur stream. Foreign nationals who meet program-specific requirements and have the desire to live in the prairie province are given provincial nominations by the province.   British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province’s economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated.   Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Through one of the three streams available through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), you can immigrate to the province of Manitoba and get permanent residence in Canada.   New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) Foreign nationals with skills education, work experience, and abilities to support New Brunswick’s economy are eligible for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates must meet the program’s minimal eligibility requirements, have a valid job offer from a New Brunswick employer, and be fully intent to live and work there permanently.   Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) The province’s program for economic immigration is called the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, works with the federal government of Canada (IRCC). Foreign workers, foreign students, and individuals with the required education, training, and experience submit nomination applications to the OINP.   Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) The NLPNP accepts immigration applications from skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who meet program-specific requirements, such as having a job or job offer, intending to live in the province, and having the potential to establish themselves economically there.   Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) The NSNP is Nova Scotia’s system for nominating qualified professionals, international graduates, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers who wish to live permanently in the province.    Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) One path to take if you want to live permanently on Prince Edward Island is to nominate you to the federal government through the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Individuals are selected for nomination based on their desire to live and work in PEI as well as their financial capacity to achieve this. Entrepreneurs and individuals qualified to work in sectors where there are already skill shortages in the PEI labor market will be given preference at the time.   Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) The Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program (SINP) selects and nominates qualified foreign nationals via its various pathways.   Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), is a system of immigration channels that gives foreign nationals the chance to become citizens of Canada permanently. Through employer-driven immigration streams, the NTNP targets workers in skilled, semi-skilled, and low-skilled occupations.    Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) Applications for nominee candidates from both within and outside of Canada are welcomed by the Yukon Nominee Program. In order to be eligible for the Yukon Nominee Program, you must: have a full-time and year-round job offer from an eligible Yukon employer; and. meet the specific criteria of your application stream.   Business Immigration Canada aims to attract those with a significant capacity to contribute to the economy through its various business immigration programs. By attracting investors, entrepreneurs, and contract workers with exposure to venture capital, significant business skills, and entrepreneurial skills, these programs aim to boost the economy. By welcoming immigrants who are familiar with those markets and their particular requirements and customs, these programs also aim to create new economic opportunities in Canada and to increase Canada’s access to growing international markets. Under the Canada Business Immigration Program, people with managerial or business experience and a

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IRCC held the first Express Entry draw of 2023

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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 Express Entry draw of 2023 In round #237, the cut-off score was 507 points, 16 points more than the previous draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was December 6, 2022, at 11:00:07 UTC. As of January 11, 2023, there are 243,255 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 11,040 more than the previous update. Last year, Canada issued 46,538 ITAs through Express Entry.   There was no specific program targeted by the first Express Entry draw of 2023. This means that applicants from the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP) were qualified to receive invitations. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507 points was also required for invited candidates. There are 16 extra points than in the last draw.   Canada 2023 – 2025 Immigration Target  The immigration strategy is encouraged by the 2023–2025 plan as a way to help businesses in filling positions. In addition, it aims to attract talent for key fields including technology, manufacturing, and skilled trades. The social and economic challenges Canada will face in the coming decades will be easier to manage as a result. The number of new immigrants coming to Canada will grow during the following three years. Towards the middle of 2023, Canada plans to welcome 465,000 new immigrants. 485,000 new immigrants will be the target by 2024. 500,000 more immigrants will be recruited in 2025. Express Entry draws will be important in achieving these goals and helping in the welcoming of immigrants across the globe. The new plan also aims to expand regional initiatives like the Provincial Nominee Program, the Atlantic Immigration Program, and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot to address specific local labor market requirements. Express Entry conducted 23 draws and issued 46,538 ITAs in 2022. This includes the first half of the year when all other program draws were closed and just PNP draws were conducted.   What is Express Entry? Three of Canada’s federal economic immigration programs for skilled workers are managed and processed through Express Entry, an application management system used by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Express Entry is a merit-based immigration system that compares all qualified candidates and invites the top-scoring candidates to apply for Canadian permanent resident status. Candidates are compared to one another based on a variety of factors, including age, education, language ability, work experience, and others. Canada utilizes an online system called Express Entry to handle applications for three different types of permanent residency: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): skilled workers seeking to immigrate to Canada permanently and who are qualified in a skilled trade. The majority of applicants are young, well-educated, have some work experience, and speak either English or French. Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): skilled workers seeking permanent immigration to Canada who have foreign work experience. Most of the applicants in this category are qualified welders, plumbers, etc. Canadian Experience Class (CEC): Skilled workers that have at least one year of professional, full-time job experience in Canada are classified as Canadian Experience Class (CEC) workers.   To find out more details about “IRCC held the first Express Entry draw of 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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2022 was a unique year for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system

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2022 was a unique year for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system and an overview of Canada’s express entry system 2022. The all-program draws were on pause for the opening six months of 2022 and then resumed for five more months until a technical issue caused them to be suspended once again. Only late 2022 showed signs of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog being reduced significantly.    After seven years of steady growth since the system’s inception in 2015, this was the first year that saw a complete halt. That being said, it is only provisional as record immigration levels have been forecasted for the coming three years and are expected to increase to 500,000 annually by 2025. Consequently, the Express Entry immigration system will likely come back with greater vigor in 2023 when Canada attempts to battle its constant labor shortage.   The backlog of Express Entry applications started to clear out in the second half of 2022. The Canadian government has committed even more funds to clear the backlogs, thus it is expected that they will decrease even more significantly in the next year.    The introduction of an updated National Occupational Classification System in 2022 was another significant development. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) System was updated during the year. The Provincial Nominee Programs have been modified to work with the new TEER system, which now assigns vocations a five-number code instead of a 4.   The NOC system is used by Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to establish a candidate’s eligibility for Express Entry. Express Entry profiles can only currently be submitted by candidates who have NOC skill types A, B, or 0 of work experience. Jobs in TEERs 0, 1, and 3 will be eligible for Express Entry programs under the new system. It effectively means that in advance of the introduction of occupation-specific draws in early 2023, officials and employers will be better able to identify the employees they want. All of the newly added occupations, which were included in the Federal Skilled Worker Program when NOC 2021 was introduced in November 2022, are mentioned in full below: Payroll administrators; Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants; Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates; Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants; Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants; Sheriffs and bailiffs; Correctional service officers; Bylaw enforcement and other regulatory officers; Estheticians, electrologists, and related occupations; Residential and commercial installers and servicers; Pest controllers and fumigators; Other repairers and servicers; Transport truck drivers; Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators; Heavy equipment operators; and Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors.   Express Entry immigration system Using the Express Entry immigration system to enter the country is the process of submitting an application for skilled immigrants who wish to live permanently in Canada and contribute to its economy. The Express Entry immigration system is the fastest and most popular route for immigrants looking to start over in Canada. Every year, Canada welcomes over 110,000 skilled workers under the Express Entry immigration system. The three economic programs can be used by prospective immigrants who want to immigrate to Canada: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST) Canadian Experience Class (CEC).   If an applicant meets the requirements of the Express Entry immigration system, they may submit the required supporting documents and upload a profile on the IRCC website. The candidates will then receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which is used to compare each candidate in the application pool. The probability of receiving an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residence rises with higher test scores.   Number of ITAs As per ministerial instructions, Express Entry applicants received 46,538 ITAs during the period of the 23 draws in 2022. These figure covers draws held between January and July just for participants in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). There were 35,750 ITAs in total for just all-program draws, which started in July and continued through the rest of the year. Honorable Sean Fraser, the minister of immigration, stated in April of last year that all-program Express Entry draws would start up again in July. At the first draw, which was held on July 6, 1,500 applicants attended.   Due to the gap in drawings of the Express Entry immigration system in the first half of the year, there are fewer ITAs overall than in the past. The smallest draw occurred on July 6. The number of ITAs increased over the period of the next 10 draws in increments of either 250 or 500 applicants, reaching its peak on October 26, November 9, and November 23, when 4,750 candidates were invited in each draw.   To find out more details about “2022 was a unique year for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Sixteen new occupations are now eligible for Express Entry

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Sixteen new occupations are now eligible for Express Entry On November 16, 2022, the Government of Canada expanded pathways to permanent residence in Canada for sixteen in-demand occupations. Nurse aides, long-term care aides, hospital attendants, elementary and secondary school teacher assistants, and transport truck drivers are only a few of the 16 new occupations that became eligible under Express Entry.    Immigration benefits our communities, economy, and more. It is important. To help solve the severe labor shortages across the nation, the Canadian government is trying to welcome immigrants who bring the skills required.   The announcement of the new eligible occupations was made after the implementation of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, which allows Canada to bring in foreign workers in high-demand sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.   According to the Honourable. Sean Fraser, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugees:  “We are addressing labor shortages with every option at our disposal, especially in major industries like healthcare, construction, and transportation. These reforms will benefit Canadians who require these services as well as employers by giving them access to a more qualified workforce that will help drive our economy into a successful future. I’m excited to report that there are now more options for these in-demand workers to get permanent residency in Canada.   Occupations That Became Eligible The IRCC has added 16 jobs that are now eligible through Express Entry through the NOC update since many industries are now experiencing labor shortages around the nation. This will make it easier for many foreign workers who want to immigrate to Canada as well as some people who are currently employed in entry-level positions.  These professions consist of: Payroll administrators Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants Sheriffs and bailiffs Correctional service officers By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers Estheticians, electrologists, and related occupations Residential and commercial installers and servicers Pest controllers and fumigators Other repairers and servicers Transport truck drivers Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators Heavy equipment operators Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors   NOC 2021 impact on immigrants:   One of Canada’s top ways for attracting skilled immigrants to the nation is through Express Entry. The new NOC 2021 will allow previously ineligible candidates to now to be accepted into the Express Entry pool if they meet the updated eligibility requirements.   According to the Honourable Carla Qualthrough, Minister of Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion: “NOC 2021 is good news for Canadian employers, for immigrants who are ready to work in Canada, and for a newly eligible group of employees who will now have access to the Express Entry pathway to permanent residency. With these adjustments, we are more prepared to confront labor shortages face and build our economy with more comprehensive, skilled employees.”   To find out more details about “Sixteen new occupations are now eligible for Express Entry” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here   All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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IRCC Invited new Candidates Under the All-Program Express Entry Draw

IRCC Invited new Candidates Under the All-Program Express Entry Draw

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On August 31, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,750 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this round of invitations, no program has been specified. In round #230, the cut-off score was 516 points, 9 points fewer compared to the previous draw.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 16, 2022, at 18:24:41 UTC. As of August 2, 2022, there are 239,196 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 252 more compared to the previous update. In 2022, Canada issued 21,038 ITAs through Express Entry. Get a free Assessment Details of the latest express entry draw 230 Program Specified No Number of invitations issued 2,750 Rank required to be invited to apply 516 or above Date and time of round August 31, 2022 at 13:55:23 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited 516 Tie-breaking rule April 16, 2022 at 18:24:41 UTC The cut-off will be based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles, If more than one candidate has the lowest score. IRCC ranks candidates in the pool using a points-based system which is called CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System). They select the highest-ranking candidates from the pool and invite them to apply for permanent residence. Every invitation round has instructions that are: posted online at the time of the invitation round used by the Express Entry system to invite candidates from the pool The Instructions are Included: the date and time of the invitation round the number of candidates that will get an invitation to apply which immigration program is included in the round (some invitation rounds may only invite candidates for 1 program, for example only from (Federal Skilled Trades) Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here. To know more details about IRCC Invited 2,000 Candidates and to check your score to see how likely you are to get an invitation for the next round, you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associates

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Latest Express Entry draw #229 

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On August 17, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this round of invitations, no program has been specified. In round #229, the cut-off score was 525 points, 8 points fewer compared to the previous draw.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was December 28, 2021, at 13:43:47 UTC. As of August 15, 2022, there are 238,947 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 23 more compared to the previous update. In 2022, Canada issued 18,288 ITAs through Express Entry. Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here. The invitation to apply for permanent residence under the latest Express Entry draw #229 was published on August 17, 2022. Table of the New Invitation draw Program Specified No  Number of invitations issued 2,250 Rank required to be invited to apply 2,250 or above Date and time of round August 17, 2022 at 13:43:47 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited 525 Tie-breaking rule December 28, 2021 at 11:03:15 UTC Instruction for the New Invitation Every new invitation round has a set of instructions. posted online at the time of the invitation round used by the Express Entry system to invite candidates from the pool The included instructions are: the date and time of the invitation round the number of candidates that will get an invitation to apply which immigration program is included in the round (some invitation rounds may only invite candidates for 1 program, for example only from Federal Skilled Trades) Who are Eligibles for this latest Draw? The eligible Candidates who were eligible for this latest express entry draw #229 invitations are given below: Federal Skilled Worker Canadian Experience Class Federal Skilled Trades and Provincial Nominee Program  IRCC ranks Express Entry candidates in the pool using a points-based system called the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System). Almost every 2 weeks, IRCC invites the top candidates in the pool to apply for permanent residence during rounds of invitations. To know more details about the Latest Express Entry draw you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associates

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