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Immigration Information Updates

4,750

EXPRESS ENTRY

November 9, 2022.

Since all program draws resumed on July 6, this is the tenth draw.
A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 494 was required for invitations to be sent out to 4,750 candidates by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program all sought qualified applicants (FSTP). All of these initiatives work with the Express Entry framework.
For your express entry application visit: https://maplecrestimmigration.com

UPDATE

Canada has unveiled its Immigration Levels Plan for the years 2023–2025.

Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023.
The target will rise to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024.
It will further rise to 500,000 new immigrants in 2025.

4,750

EXPRESS ENTRY

October 26, 2022.

4,750 applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 496 received invitations. Invitations might be sent to applicants from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). All of these initiatives work with the Express Entry framework.

4,250

EXPRESS ENTRY

October 12, 2022

4,250 applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500 received invites from IRCC. Candidates were eligible to obtain invites from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), all of which operate under the Express Entry system.

UPDATE

Foreign students may work off campus in Canada for up to 20 hours per week.

Canada will permit foreign students to work more than 20 hours a week off-campus.
Canada to allow international students to work off-campus for over 20 hours per week. A Temporary measure aimed at alleviating Canada’s historic labour shortages. From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023. Over 500,000 international students already in Canada could potentially work more hours. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced this major reform this morning in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa.

UPDATE

On October 1, Canada will end all travel restrictions connected to COVID-19.

On October 1, Canada will end all travel restrictions connected to COVID-19.
The ArriveCan app will no longer be required for all travellers as of October 1, 2022, according to a statement from the Canadian government.
In accordance with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), beginning on October 1, 2022, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, won’t be required to:
1. Submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website;
2. Provide proof of vaccination.
3. Undergo pre- or on-arrival testing;
4. Carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation;
5. Monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving to Canada.

3,250

EXPRESS ENTRY

September 14th, 2022

The sixth Express Entry draw since all-program draws were reintroduced on July 6 took place on September 14 and was held at that time. 3,250 invitations to apply were sent by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Under the Comprehensive Ranking System, you needed a score of 511 to be eligible.

2,750

EXPRESS ENTRY

August 31, 2022

IRCC issued 2,750 invitations to apply (ITA) and the Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 516.

2,250

EXPRESS ENTRY

August 17, 2022

2,250 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence were distributed by IRCC. The cut-off score for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was 525. One of the most well-liked immigration routes in Canada for talented immigrants is Express Entry.

UPDATE

Another ‘TR to PR’ Pathway on the Way!

By September 8, 2022, a new route to permanent residency in Canada will be open to foreign students and temporary workers. The House of Commons has given the Immigration Minister 120 days to come up with new paths.

UPDATE

NOC codes for Immigration Channing!

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) system for immigration in Canada will be updated to the 2021 edition on November 16, 2022, according to the government website. The new NOC will alter the requirements for participation in some of Canada’s immigration schemes, notably Express Entry.

2,000

EXPRESS ENTRY

August 3, 2022

Canada has invited 2,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw held on August 3, 2022. Cut off score was 533