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BREAKING: IRCC announces cap on admissions for international students

mmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that is implanting a temporary cap on the number of international students who are issued study visas. A release from IRCC shows that for 2024, the cap is “expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023.” Further, IRCC is introducing caps for each […]

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Will the CRS score go down in 2024?

2023 was a landmark year for Canadian immigration, filled with more new policies, measures, and changes than seen in many years previous. However, common themes remain, with one of the most enduring being the importance of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in the immigration journeys of Express Entry candidates. Last year’s Express Entry draws saw higher CRS scores than average […]

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2023 Express Entry year in review

2023 has brought significant changes to Canada’s Express Entry application management system.   In the first half of 2023, Express Entry continued with many of the patterns established in 2022 following the resumption of Express Entry draws after an 18-month pause. Draws were either all-program, Provincial Nominee Program-only or, in one instance, Federal Skilled Workers only. Draws typically took place […]

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BREAKING: Canada holds first Express Entry draw since October 2023

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 4,750  invitations to apply (ITAs) in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 561 to be considered. This is the first draw since October 26. On November 14 IRCC tweeted that some applicants were experiencing issues using […]

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Why should I enter the Express Entry pool now despite a temporary pause in draws?

Since the pandemic, the typical pattern of Express Entry draws has changed. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) no longer holds Express Entry draws in any predictable fashion. There has not been a draw since October 26th and IRCC has not explained the reasons for the pause. Despite this, there are many reasons why you should still consider entering […]

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Immigration from TURKEY to Canada

Immigrating from Turkey to Canada can be a complicated and time-consuming process. However, with proper planning and research, you can navigate the process with ease. This method is more suitable for people who cannot directly apply for Canadian residence from their original country and homeland due to a series of restrictions and conditions. For this […]

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A New Look at Immigrants’ Outsize Contribution to Innovation in the U.S.

A study by Stanford University reports that foreign-born inventors generate a disproportionate share of patents — and make their U.S.-born collaborators more productive. While we cannot locate a comparable body of research in Canada, the empirical evidence points to the same trends and outcomes here. Stanford researchers looked at the output of nearly 880,000 Americans […]

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