Author Archives: Muhammad Daniyal

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry’s education category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 462. Summary of […]

If you are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student, you may be eligible for an open work permit (OWP). This open work permit authorizes you to work for most employers for most industries in Canada. It can be issued with a validity period up to the expiry of your partner’s study permit. […]

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held a total of seven draws over the course of September. Invitations were extended to candidates with Alberta job offers who are well-positioned to help alleviate workforce shortages in high-demand sectors and occupations. Summary of draws Between Sept. 2 and Sept. 10, the AAIP issued 1,376 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), focusing primarily on […]

On August 28, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 231 invitations to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Candidates were invited through two different streams of the program, either for their work experience in non-regulated skilled professions or their exceptional talent and ability, […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534 Summary of Express Entry […]

Over half (58%) of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the healthcare sector from 2000 to 2022 have obtained permanent residence (PR) in Canada, according to a new study by Statistics Canada. This included 57% of Indian healthcare workers and 77% of Filipino healthcare workers throughout this period. More than 25% of these temporary workers had […]

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can host their parent(s) or grandparent(s) in Canada for extended periods under the government’s super visa program. For prospective sponsors who did not receive an invitation by lottery under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), the super visa is a good alternative. The super visa provides holders with visitor status in Canada […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry’s Healthcare and social services occupation category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]

On July 31, Quebec issued more invitations under its new Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This is the first time the province has targeted workers in the Intermediate and Manual Skills stream since it started issuing invitations under the PSTQ earlier this year. Draw details On July 31, the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration […]

The Canadian federal government is considering creating new Express Entry categories for senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel, which would make it easier for foreign nationals in these professions to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) listed these three categories in their post seeking public consultation, published on the […]