Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing times for economic immigration and citizenship applications on April 7, 2026. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) dropped to six months from seven — its first improvement since early 2025. Citizenship grants also fell by one month to 12 months, with the queue shrinking for the […]
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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 3,000 ITAs in a healthcare category-based selection draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 to be considered. Today’s draw is the third of the week and follows a […]
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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 400 ITAs in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to be considered. Today’s draw follows a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on […]
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International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November 15. Prior to this change, the limit was 20 hours per week. In April […]
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Express Entry candidates may be able to maximize their CRS score and improve their chance of getting an ITA. A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is the most influential factor in receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system. Put simply, candidates with the highest CRS scores are the most likely to get […]