December 2024: State of the Express Entry pool
Chris GribbleWe can observe several patterns in recent Express Entry draws. IRCC has already held the first Express Entry draw of December, inviting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in a manner…
Alberta Invites 1,189 Candidates In Six November Immigration Draws
Alberta has conducted six new draws through its new Expression of Interest system under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The draws saw a total of 1,189 invitations in different categories.…
Two-Step Immigration: Key Strategy for Canada’s Changing Workforce Needs
Immigration has been the driving force behind Canada’s labour supply for many years, but the immigration landscape has changed in recent years. It is shifting towards a two-step process that…
Canada Issues 676 Invitations in New Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry Draw
Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw and issued 676 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the Provincial Nominee Program. The December 2 draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System…
Immigration Remains a Pillar of Canada’s Economy Despite Shifting Sentiments
Immigration has long been the backbone of Canada’s economic and cultural growth. Newcomers bring fresh perspectives, innovation, and skills to address critical labour shortages in key industries. Yet, despite the…
IRCC invites more Express Entry candidates in first draw of December
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) in another Express Entry draw. The department issued 676 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Provincial Nominee…
IRCC’s backlog shrinks for the first time in months
As of October 31, there were 1,056,100 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog. This is a decrease of 3.73% from the 1,097,000 applications that remained in the…
New immigration fees effective December 1
Canada’s immigration department has raised several application fees, effective December 1 2024. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Here are the new fees, compared with…