ONTARIO CLOSES ITS ENTREPRENEUR STREAM, WHILE BRITISH COLOUMBIA INCREASES PNP NOMINATIONS
Ontario officially closed its Entrepreneur Stream on November 4, following a pause in applications since December 2023. On November 5 and 6, British Columbia held draws through its Provincial Nominee Program, selecting both entrepreneurs and skilled workers for immigration to the province. Provincial Immigration Updates: November 1-8 Ontario The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has […]
IRCC HAS ISSUSED 4000 INVITATIONS TO APPLY (ITAs) FOR THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS IN THE LATEST EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 to qualify. This draw is the third of the month, following two last week that invited 911 candidates […]
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY FROM CITIZENSHIP?
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY FROM CITIZENSHIP? In Canada, permanent residents (PR) have many rights similar to citizens. However, PRs are not citizens. Citizens can vote and hold a passport. PRs must maintain their status to stay. They can lose their status if residency requirements aren’t met. Understanding these differences helps with long-term plans in […]
EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2024
After a record-breaking July and a busy August, Canada’s Express Entry system has seen shifts in the candidate pool and in ITA recipients. Here’s a snapshot of the current pool composition and cut-off scores from the past month to keep you informed about Canadian immigration. THE CURRENT STATE OF EXPESS ENTRY POOL What Were the […]
Canadian Passport Ranked as the Seventh-Best in the World
Residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley and Partners has released their 2024 ranking of world passports, incorporating data from the International Air Transport Authority.This year, the firm ranked the Canadian passport as the seventh most powerful in the world, based on various criteria, including the number of visa-free travel options it provides. Canadian passport holders […]
