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Why apply for Canada PR?

Invites 4.85 lakh Canada PRs in 2024
Welcoming 1.5 million new PRs by 2026
1 Million jobs lying vacant for 100+ days
Earn 5 to 8 times your current salary
Access to Universal Healthcare System
FREE Education for your children
Retirement benefits
Easiest path to get Canadian Citizenship

A Canada Permanent Resident Visa is a gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. Canada PR Visa is valid for 5 years, and candidates with a Canada PR card can live, study, and work in Canada freely. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Who can be the Permanent Resident of Canada?

A permanent resident of Canada is an individual granted the right to live, study, and work anywhere in Canada through a Permanent Resident Visa. Candidates with permanent resident status in Canada can enjoy many of the rights of Canadian citizens, although they remain citizens of their home countries unless they apply for and are granted Canadian citizenship. It is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.

Canadian Permanent Resident Vs. Canada Citizenship

The difference between Canada PR and Canada citizen is given in the below table:

Feature	Canada PR	Canada Citizenship
Status	Permanent resident status	Full citizenship status
Passport	Requires passport from country of origin	Eligible for a Canadian passport
Residency Obligation	Must live in Canada for at least 730 days in 5 years	No residency obligation
Right to Vote	Cannot vote in federal, provincial, or municipal elections	Can vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections
Political Office	Cannot hold political office	Can hold political office
Job Restrictions	Some jobs requiring high-level security clearance are restricted	Can work in all jobs, including those requiring security clearance
Jury Duty	Not eligible to serve on a jury	Eligible to serve on a jury
Deportation	Can be deported for serious criminality or violation of PR obligations	Cannot be deported. Citizenship is secure except in cases of citizenship obtained by fraud
Travel Rights	Can travel to and from Canada freely but may need visas for other countries	Can travel to many countries without a visa due to Canadian passport
Family Sponsorship	Can sponsor relatives to become PRs, subject to meeting eligibility requirements	Same as PR, but also enjoys the right to pass citizenship to children born outside Canada
International Mobility	Travel rights can be restricted based on country of origin's passport	Enjoy more freedom to travel internationally
Access to Social Benefits	Access to most social benefits, including healthcare	Access to all social benefits, including healthcare
Eligibility for Citizenship	Must meet specific residency and other criteria to apply for citizenship	Already a citizen; no application necessary
Renewal of Status	PR card must be renewed every 5 years	Citizenship is for life; no need for renewal

Canada PR Process

Canada PR process is an easy 7-step procedure for applicants who meet the eligibility and requirements. Following the 7 steps, you can process your Canada PR visa application. A Permanent Resident (PR) visa has become prominent among immigrants who are willing to settle in ‘Maple Leaf country.’ It depends on your path to apply for the Canada PR visa.

Here is the path list that guides you on the Canada PR process.

“Did You Know: You can get a Canada PR Visa without a job offer in Canada.”

Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026

Canadian PR Eligibility

67 points in Canada points Grid
Age below 40 years
IELTS / PTE Score
Educational Credential Assessment
Proof of Funds
Job offer in Canada (optional)

Check your eligibility

Canadian Permanent Resident Requirements

Below is the checklist of Canada PR requirements you need to check before applying for permanent residence in Canada.

Age
Education
Work experience
Language ability
Adaptability
Arranged employment
Police verification certificate

Application for a Canada PR visa through the PNP program requires the applicants to have some connection to the province. You can either work in that province or study there. You can be eligible if you have a job offer from an employer in the province. To qualify under this program, you should be able to get 67 points out of 100 in the eligibility factors given below:

Age: Those between 18-35 years get maximum points. Those above 35 get fewer points, while the maximum age to qualify is 45 years.
Education: Under this category, your educational qualification must be equal to higher secondary education under Canadian standards.

Work experience: For minimum points, you should have at least one year of full-time work experience. More years of work experience means more points. IRCC use the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to identify and categorize jobs (occupations) and your occupation must be listed based on the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) as they require: TEER 0, or TEER 1 and 2, or TEER 3.

Language ability: You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS test, and the score must be less than 2 years old. You get extra points if you are proficient in French.

Adaptability: If your spouse or common-law partner is willing to migrate with you to Canada, you are entitled to 10 extra points for adaptability.

Arranged employment: You can gain a maximum of 10 points if you have a valid offer from a Canadian employer.

How to get a Canada Permanent Residency Visa?

Indians applying for a Canada PR visa need to meet all the eligibility criteria and arrange all the requirements. Then, follow the below steps to file your Canada PR visa application from India.

Step 1: Complete your language ability tests before starting the application process. Take the IELTS exam and get the required scores. If required, you might need to take a French language test.
Step 2: Submit your application based on the requirements of the immigration program you have decided on.
Step 3: Submit all the required documents. Ensure you provide only genuine documents. Remember that the education and work experience documents require authentication.
Step 4: Gather the required documents for proof of funds to support your stay in Canada. Get your medical checkup and police verification records ready.
Step 5: Your documents will go through a mandatory examination by an immigration officer. Be prepared to provide any additional information if required.
Step 6: You will receive confirmation of your PR status and will receive a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) card.
Step 7: Apply for your PR card and fly to Canada.

ECA – Educational Credential Assessment

An important step while applying for your Canada PR visa is to apply for the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), which is required if you have done your education outside Canada. The ECA report will show that your educational credentials are equal to Canadian secondary school credentials or post-secondary educational credentials.

The ECA is required if you are applying for a visa through the Express Entry program to prove that your foreign education degree or credential is valid and is equal to a Canadian degree.

The following categories of PR applicants need to get an ECA:

Applicants who have completed their education outside Canada and are applying for a PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program.
Applicants who need to earn points for education received outside Canada.
Applicants whose spouse or partner is coming with them to Canada need to get an ECA for them as well to earn points for their education in the PR visa application.
An ECA is usually required for your highest level of education; for example, if you have a master’s degree, you will need an ECA for only that and not for your bachelor’s degree. However, if you have two or more credentials, you will need an ECA for both if you need credentials both of them.

You can get your ECA from one of the designated organizations given below:

World Education Services
Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
International Qualifications Assessment Service
International Credential Evaluation Service
Medical Council of Canada (the professional body for Doctors)
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (the professional body for Pharmacists)

The IRCC will only accept assessments that are issued on or after the date the organizations were designated to issue ECA reports for immigration applicants.

ECA fees

MCC – Medical Council of Canada	Current fee	Applicable to
Account Registration	320	All candidates are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable account fee
Document Fee (SVR)	220	A document fee is charged per each Medical Credential document submitted for (SVR) Source Verification Request
Translation Fee	140	A translation fee is charged per Page to be translated (non-refundable)
ECA Report Fee	124	Education Credential Assessment Report fee
Cancellation and Reimbursement Fee on (Document Evaluation)	67	Only if MCC has not yet processed the document then a cancellation and reimbursement can be requested against the Document Fee.

You should choose your organization based on your occupation; for instance, if you are a Pharmacist (NOC code 3131) and need a license to practice, you must get your report from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada.

Benefits of Permanent Residency in Canada

As a Canada PR visa holder, you can enjoy the following benefits:

Can apply for Canadian citizenship in the future
Can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada
Eligible for healthcare and other social benefits enjoyed by Canadian citizens
Protection under Canadian law

You must apply for the Canada PR visa exclusively if you are a student or a worker from a foreign country; it does not automatically make you a permanent resident.

Refugees from another country do not automatically become permanent residents. Their status as a refugee must be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Subsequent to this, they can apply for and obtain a PR status.

What is a Canada PR Visa?

A Canada Permanent Resident Visa is a gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. Canada PR Visa is valid for 5 years, and candidates with a Canada PR card can live, study, and work in Canada freely. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Do’s and Don’ts of Canadian Permanent Resident:

Dos	Don’ts
Canada PRs get most of the social benefits to which Canadian citizens are entitled. These include healthcare coverage.	Canada PRs can’t vote or run for any political office.
Canada PRs can live, study, or work anywhere in Canada.	Canada PRs can’t hold certain government jobs requiring high-level security clearance.
Canada PRs can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Canada PRs will be protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian law.

Canada PR via Express Entry

Candidates applying for the Canada PR visa through the Express Entry program must use a points-based selection system. The Express Entry System basically consists of three sub-categories:

Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

If you are an overseas skilled worker, you can apply for a Canada PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program. This was initiated by the Canadian government in 2015 to encourage skilled workers to come and settle in the country.

Canada PR via PNP

Canada offers nearly 80 different Provincial Nominee Programs, or PNPs, which have their individual eligibility requirements. The PNP program allows provinces to meet their individual immigration needs by helping them fill jobs that are in demand and meet labor shortages in their province.

Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a job offer from an employer in the province for a job visa. However, some PNPs require no previous connection to the province you are applying for; you can apply for a Canada PR visa directly to the PNP program of that province.

The popular PNP programs for a Canada PR visa are:

Jobs in Canada for Indians

StatCan reports that there are 1 million jobs in Canada for overseas skilled professionals. The table below gives you all the information about the top-in-demand occupations in Canada, along with the average salary range.

Occupation	Average Salary in CAD
Sales Representative	52,000 - 64,000
Accountant	63,000 - 75,000
Engineering Project Manager	74,000 - 92,000
Business Analyst	73,000 - 87,000
IT Project Manager	92,000 - 114,000
Account Manager	75,000 - 92,000
Software Engineer	83,000 - 99,000
Human Resources	59,000 - 71,000
Customer Service Representative	37,000 - 43,000
Administrative Assistant	37,000 - 46,000

IT Jobs in Canada

IT companies in Canada are hiring more foreign workers. As per the recent news, there is high demand for IT professionals under Express Entry. The top IT jobs are listed below:

List of IT jobs	NOC codes
Developer/Programmer	NOC 21232
Business System Analyst/Administrator	NOC 21221
Data Analyst /Scientist	NOC 21223
Quality Assurance Analyst	NOC 21222
Security Analyst/Architect	NOC 21220
Cloud Architect	NOC 20012
IT Project Manager	NOC 21311
Network Engineer	NOC 22220

Check this video for details about settling in Canada as an IT professional.

Total cost for Canada PR from India

The total cost for a Canada PR visa is 2,500 CAD – 3,000 CAD. This cost varies based on the number of applicants.

Single applicant is 2,340 CAD
Couple with no kids, it costs 4,680 CAD
Couple with one kid, it costs 5,285 CAD

It is the sum of your application fees for you and your spouse and dependents, fees for medical examination, English language test, ECA fees, PCC fees, etc. (Read more….).

The table below gives you all the total costs for a Canada PR visa.

Program	Applicants	Current fees (April 2022 – March 2024)	New fees (April 2024 – March 2026)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$515	$575
Protected persons	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Permit holders	Principal applicant	$335	$375
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Principal applicant	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsorship fee	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored principal applicant	$490	$545
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored child (principal applicant under 22 years old and not a spouse/partner)	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Business (federal and Quebec)	Principal applicant	$1,625	$1,810
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260

Proof of Funds for Canada PR

Immigration candidates should also provide proof of funds called settlement funds to prove that they have the required funds to support their stay and that of their dependents once they come to Canada till they can earn their income in the country. Letters from banks where the money is deposited are required as proof. The settlement funds will vary depending on the number of family members of the primary PR applicant.

Number of family members	Funds required
1	CAD 13,757
2	CAD 17,127
3	CAD 21,055
4	CAD 25,564
5	CAD 28,994
6	CAD 32,700
7	CAD 36,407
If more than 7, for each additional member	CAD 3,706

*Variations in cost: If you decide to take the services of an immigration consultant to help you in the PR visa process, then you will have to factor in the cost of their services while calculating the cost of your PR visa.

Canada PR Processing Times

The general processing time for the Canada PR visa is 6 to 8 months. However, the processing time depends on the program under which you made an application. For instance, if you applied under the CEC program, your application will be processed within three to four months (Read more...).

*Note: If you have applied through the Express Entry program, you must apply within 90 days if you get an invitation to apply.

Phase-wise process timelines & costs
Phase	Process	Description	Designated Authority	TAT (Turn Around Time)	Fees Applicable
Phase 1	Step 1	An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify your foreign education is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada. It is valid for 5 years.	WES	6-8 Weeks	CAD$305
					[CAD$ 220 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
					CAD$ 275
			IQAS	20 Weeks	[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
					CAD$ 285
					[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
			ICAS	20 Weeks	CAD$ 275
			ICAS	20 Weeks	[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
			ICES	8 – 10 Weeks	CAD$ 210 + CAD$ 102 for Courier
					CAD$ 310 Fee + CAD$ 190 SVR + CAD$ 120 for ECA
					CAD$ 340 Fee + CAD$ 685 Evaluation
			CES	12 Weeks	IELTS: INR 15,500
			MCC (Doctors)	15 Weeks	CELPIP: INR 10,845 [plus taxes]
			PEBC (Pharmacists)	15 Weeks	TEF: variable
	Step 2	English or French Language Test	IELTS /CELPIP /TEF	Within 4 weeks	No Fee
					Varies based on Provinces.
					Application Fees per Applicant – CAD$ 850
Phase 2	Step 1	EOI – Expression Of Interest	IRCC	Your Profile will be valid for 12 months.	RPRF Fees for Applicant & Spouse – CAD$ 515
Phase 2	Step 2	PNP – Provincial Nomination Program	Provincial Authorities	Varies based on Provinces	Biometrics – CAD$ 85 per person
Phase 3	Step 1	Invitation To Apply – ITA	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	60 Days	Medical Fee – As applicable
Phase 3	Step 2	Passport Submission and PR Visa	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	Up to 30 days	VFS fee as applicable

*Note: Table last updated on 7th May 2023

Disclaimer: For IELTS/CELPIP/PTE, fees may change without prior notice.

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Latest Canada Express Entry draws

Draw no.	Date	Immigration program	Invitations issued	Reference Links
294	April 23, 2024	All Program draw	2,095	#294 Express Entry Draw invites 2095 candidates
293	April 11, 2024	STEM Professionals	4,500	#293 Express Entry Draw invites 4500 STEM professionals
292	April 10, 2024	All Program draw	1,280	Latest Express Entry Draw: IRCC invites 1280 candidates in the first draw of April 2024
291	March 26, 2024	French speaking professionals	1500	Express Entry category-based draw invites 1500 French-speaking professionals
290	March 25, 2024	All Program draw	1,980	Latest Express Entry Draw invited 1980 candidates with a CRS score of 524
289	March 13, 2024	Transport occupations	975	First Category-based Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations in 2024 issued 975 ITAs
288	March 12, 2024	All Program draw	2850	Latest Canada Express Entry draw invites 2,850 candidates to apply for Canada PR
287	February 29, 2024	French language proficiency	2500	Express Entry Leap Year Draw: Canada invites 2,500 candidates on February 29, 2024
286	February 28, 2024	All Program draw	1,470	General Express Entry draw issued 1,470 ITAs with a CRS score of 534
285	February 16, 2024	Agriculture and Agri-food occupations	150	Express Entry Draw invites 150 candidates in Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations
284	February 14, 2024	Healthcare occupations	3,500	Express Entry invites 3,500 candidates in a healthcare category-based draw
283	February 13, 2024	All Program draw	1,490	Latest Canada Express Entry Draw invited 1490 candidates to apply for Canada PR
282	February 1, 2024	French Language Proficiency	7,000	Biggest Express Entry Draw! 7,000 ITAs issued in French Language Category
280	January 23, 2024	All Program draw	1,040	Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1040 candidates to apply for Canada PR
279	January 10, 2024	All Program draw	1,510	First Express Entry Draw of 2024: Canada invites 1510 Skilled Workers

63315 Invitations Issued from Jan 2024 to date in the year 2024
Express Entry/ Province Draw	January	February	March	April	Total
Express Entry	3280	16110	7305	5780	32475
Alberta	130	157	75	48	410
British Columbia	974	812	634	170	2590
Manitoba	698	282	104	363	1447
Ontario	8122	6638	11092		25852
Prince Edward Island	134	223	83	66	506
Saskatchewan	0	0	35		35
Total	13338	24222	19328	6427	63315

Latest Canada PR news

April 20, 2024

No LMIA required for the new Canada innovation work permit. Check your eligibility!

On April 15, Canada introduced a new 2-year Innovation work permit. This Innovation Stream will bring in highly skilled foreign workers without an LMIA. Family members of these foreign workers will be eligible to work under any employer in Canada. The 2-year Innovation Stream work permit will end on March 22, 2026.

April 18, 2024

A 40-year high! Canada’s median salary soars to $45,380

In 2022, Canada’s median salary increased to $45,380. This was the highest increase in last 40 years. Median annual wages increased in sectors like arts, accommodation and food services, entertainment and recreation. Increase in Salary were more seen in provinces like Nunavut, Quebec, and New Brunswick.

April 15, 2024

Ontario PNP releases new form for Employer Offer Stream. Check your eligibility now!

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) recently released an updated employer form. The Application for Approval of Employment Position must be submitted to get a nomination under the Employer Job Offer stream. Applications with the older form version will be marked incomplete, and the fee will be refunded.

April 11, 2024

Latest Express Entry Draw: IRCC invites 1,280 candidates in the first draw of April 2024

The latest Canada’s Express Entry Draw was conducted on April 10, 2024. IRCC sent 1,280 invitations to candidates in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 549 to be invited.

April 10, 2024

British Columbia and Manitoba PNP draws issues 455 invitations. Submit your application now!

Manitoba PNP issued 363 invitations for Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Overseas. British Columbia PNP issued 92 invitations with CRS Score ranging between 80- 116. British Columbia targeted Childcare, Construction, Healthcare, Tech, and Veterinary care workers.

April 10, 2024

Canada increases its study permit cap to 606,000 for 2024.

Canada announced a national cap on study permit applications on January 22, 2024. Canada has set a limit for study permit applications for international students in 2024. This will have a major impact on Indian students as they are higher in number in Canada.

April 6, 2024

Ontario's PNP quota increased to 21500 in 2024. Check out for more details.

IRCC allots Ontario the new annual provincial nominee quota. The OINP allotment has been increased to 21,500 in 2024 from 16,500 in 2023. Ontario expects to have more than 24,000 provincial nominee quota by 2025.

April 6, 2024

IRCC announces Canada Study permit caps for all provinces.

IRCC has released the final allocation of study permits for all provinces for 2024. The allocations are distributed for each province based on their population. Ontario receives the highest number of allocations of study permits, which is 235,000.

April 5, 2024

PEI PNP and Alberta issued 114 invitations. Submit your application now!

Alberta PNP issued 48 invitations on April 2nd, 2024, with a minimum CRS Score of 66. The PEI PNP draw was held on April 4th, 2024. PEI issued 41 invitations to individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Early Childhood Education sectors.

April 4, 2024

BCPNP Draw invites 83 candidates in the first draw of April 2024

BCPNP Draw invited 83 candidates in the first draw of April 2024 with a minimum CRS Score ranging from 90 – 130. The draw targeted childcare, construction, and healthcare occupations.

April 3, 2024

Increase in Canada PR fees is applicable from April 30, 2024. Apply now!

IRCC has announced that Canada’s PR fees will be increasing. The changes to the Canada’s PR fess will be applicable from April 30, 2024. The changes in fees is only applicable to the period between April 2024 and March 2026.

April 2, 2024

Canada Draws in March 2024: Express Entry and PNP draws issued 21,762 ITAs

IRCC held the 22 Express Entry and PNP draws in March 2024 and invited 21,762 candidates. A total of 7,305 ITAs issued by Express Entry and 14,457 ITAs by PNP draws.

April 2, 2024

Canada is the 2nd happiest country, World's Happiness Rankings 2024.

Canada is the 2nd happiest country among all G7 nations in the WHR 2024. World Happiness Report (WHR) evaluates happiness of people in more than 140 countries. The G7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the United States (US), and the EU.

April 1, 2024

Indians rank No.1 with 139,775 Canada PRs in 2023

India has ranked No. 1 among Canada's Top 10 Source Countries of New Permanent Residents. Canadian population grew from 118,245 in the previous year to 139,775 newcomers in 2023. China was second on the list of the Top 10 Most Important Sources.

March 28, 2024

Nurses can now migrate to Canada easily via PASS program. Check your eligibility!

The Pre-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) program helps nurses to immigrate to Canada. The PASS program helps to reduce the time internationally-educated nurses spend from arrival in Canada, with most of those immigrant nurses coming from the Philippines, India, Nigeria, and the United States.

March 27, 2024

Canada PNP draws: British Columbia draw held on 26th March 2024 invites 131 candidates.

The BC PNP Draw sent invitations to 131 candidates with a minimum CRS Score ranging between 85 – 114. The Draw targeted Skilled Workers and International Graduates.

March 27, 2024

Express Entry category based draw invites 1500 French speaking professionals

This was the fourth Express Entry Draw of the month held on 26th March 2024. The Draw targeted French-speaking professionals and invited 1500 candidates. The minimum CRS Score of the candidates invited was 388.

March 26, 2024

Latest Express Entry Draw invited 1980 candidates with a CRS score of 524

On 26th March 2024, the third Express Entry Draw of the month was held. IRCC issued 1,980 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw with a minimum CRS Score of 524.

March 26, 2024

British Columbia PNP announces 3 new streams for international students.

BC PNP will introduce three new immigration streams for international graduates. Three new streams are the Bachelor’s stream, the Master’s stream, and the Doctorate stream. The updates are made so that students will be aware of the level of education and language skills required for being nominated up-front.

March 25, 2024

Canada PNP Draws: Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, and PEI issued 5181 invitations.

Five provinces – Ontario, British Columbia (BC), Quebec, Alberta, and PEI issued 5181 invitations. Canada provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and PEI conducted PNP draws. The CRS cut-off score for candidates to receive invitations ranges between 80-603 for the draws.

March 22, 2024

Prince Edward Island and Ontario issued 2,366 ITAs via the latest Draws!

The PEI draw targeted construction, healthcare and Manufacturing sectors and issued 85 invitations to candidates with CRS Score 80. 2,281 invitations were issued by Ontario PNP Draw with CRS score ranging from 468 – 480.

March 22, 2024

Canada to announce first-ever cap on temporary residents

Immigration minister Marc Miller said that Canada has planned reduce the number of temporary residents. In 2024, there will be nearly 2.5 million temporary residents in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, around 40% of temporary residents had a work permit, 22% had study permit and 18% had asylum claimants.

March 22, 2024

500 Canada Permanent Residence issued to Start-up visa candidates in Jan

A new record has been set by Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) entrepreneur immigration program last year. Around 1,460 new permanent residents arrived to Canada through SUV program. In January 2024, nearly 500 immigrant entrepreneurs became permanent residents.

March 21, 2024

Canada to process extra H1-B open work permit applications received on cap.

Canada announced to processing of more H-1B open work permit applications that have already been received. Immigration officials said they will process applications received under a temporary measure announced in July last year. The new temporary public policy was announced on March 18, which will reduce processing fees for minor children of H-1B holders.

March 20, 2024

Canada PNP Draw: British Columbia and Ontario issued 1,645 invitations.

The latest Canada PNP Draw took place on March 19, 2024, and British Columbia issued 1,474 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Masters Graduates and PG Graduates. The minimum CRS score for this draw was 42 and above. Ontario issued 171 invitations with CRS Scores ranging from 80 to 125.

March 20, 2024

IRCC updates eligibility criteria for spousal open work permit. Check yours now!

On March 19, 2024, IRCC has introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program. IRCC said spouses and partners of international students are eligible for a spousal open work permit (SOWP). Partners and spouses are eligible for SOWP only if their sponsor has enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program in Canada.

March 16, 2024

Canada employment rose by 41,000 in Feb 2024.

Employment in Canada increased among core-aged people between 25 to 54 years old. In February, employment gains spread across several industries like food services, scientific, and technical services. The employment rate increased in Provinces like Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.

March 14, 2024

First Category-based Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations in 2024 issued 975 ITAs

Express Entry draw #289 was held on 13, March 2024 and issued 975 Invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates. The minimum CRS score of the candidates invited was 430. This Express Entry Draw targeted candidates from transport occupations.

March 13, 2024

Join PEI, Canada's International Recruitment Event in April 2024! Get hired on spot!

Register now in PEI’s International Recruitment and grab a job opportunity in Canada. PEI International Recruitment to be held in April, 2024 in the UK & Ireland. Prince Edward Island invites students to study, work and explore unique experiences.

March 13, 2024

Latest Canada Express Entry draw invites 2,850 candidates to apply for Canada PR

The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was held on 12^th March 2024. Express Entry draw 288 invited 2,850 candidates from all programs to apply. The minimum CRS score of the candidates invited was 525. This Express Entry Draw was for the General category.

March 13, 2024

The latest British Columbia PNP draw issued 192 invitations

The latest British Columbia PNP was held on March 12, 2024, and 192 invitations were issued to apply to eligible candidates with CRS scores ranging from 75 – 113. Invitations were issued for childcare, construction, healthcare, technology, and veterinary care occupations under the skilled worker and international graduate.

March 13, 2024

OINP invites 2,650 candidates for skilled trade, healthcare and technology occupations

The latest OINP draw was held on March 12, 2024, and 2,650 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were sent to candidates. The invitations were issued for skilled trade, healthcare and technology occupations with CRS Score 66 and above.

March 11, 2024

Canada PNP Draws: BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan issued 4986 invitations

Manitoba PNP issued 104 invitations, and Ontario issued 4687 invitations in the Draw held in the month of March 2024. Saskatchewan issued 35 invitations with a CRS Score of 614. British Columbia targeted General, Childcare, Construction, Healthcare, and Veterinary care workers and sent 160 invitations.

March 08, 2024

Saskatchewan issued 35 invitations under SINP Skilled Worker Program

Saskatchewan invited 35 eligible candidates under the SINP Skilled Worker Program. The ITAs were issued via the Occupations in-demand and Express Entry categories with a minimum score of 89.

Date of the draw	Category	Minimum score required
March 7, 2024	Occupations In-Demand	89
March 7, 2024	Express Entry	89

March 08, 2024

OINP invites 2,104 candidates via the Human Capital Priorities stream

The latest OINP draw was held on March 7, 2024, and 2,104 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were sent to candidates. The invitations were issued via the Human Capital Priorities stream with a minimum CRS score range of 352-421.

March 8, 2024

$3 Million Investment by Nova Scotia for supporting Immigrants, check if you are eligible!

Nova Scotia is investing $3 Million to support immigrants. The funds are to boost English language training and support healthcare workers. The francophone population and other community initiatives are also taken to improve the retention of newcomers. The population of Nova Scotia reached 1,066,416 on Oct. 1, 2023. Among them, 11,800 were new residents.

March 06, 2024

Latest British Columbia PNP draw issued 160 invitations

The latest British Columbia PNP was held on March 05, 2024 and issued 160 invitations to apply to eligible candidates with CRS scores ranging 70 – 126. Invitations were issued in the general draw, childcare, construction, healthcare, and veterinary care occupations under the skilled worker, international graduate, skilled worker – EEBC option, international graduate – EEBC option, and semi-skilled and entry level streams.

March 02, 2024

PEI to welcome 1590 foreign workers in various sectors in 2024

Canadian province Prince Edward Island will be welcoming 1590 skilled foreign workers in 2024. 75% of nominations will be allocated to skilled workers in healthcare, childcare, trades and other industries. PEI will invite the most number of workers in the healthcare sector, followed by the manufacturing, sales and services sectors. Furthermore, the province aims to train those residing there, attract highly skilled workers, and retain them to build a strong and sustainable workforce.

March 01, 2024

24 invitations to apply have been issued to candidates in the latest PEI PNP draw!

The latest PEI PNP draw was held on March 01, 2024 and issued a total of 24 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates working in the healthcare and construction sectors. The invitations to apply are issued based on factors such as work experience, salary, age, occupation, education, and language fluency.

March 01, 2024

AI jobs among data scientists are increasing in demand in Canada

The demand for AI professionals in Canada is increasing in demand due to effective collaboration between talent and innovation. There are over 15,000 AI-related jobs listed on LinkedIn. Cities like Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver have evolved into busy AI hubs for Data-scientists and there are many job opportunities for AI professionals from big tech corporations to start-ups from finance and healthcare to manufacturing and transportation.

March 01, 2024

Express Entry Leap Year Draw: Canada invites 2,500 candidates on February 29, 2024

The latest Canada Express Entry Draw took place on February 29, 2024, and it issued 2,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category based selection draw to eligible candidates demonstrating French language proficiency. The minimum required score for this draw was 336. As per Canada's immigration levels plan for 2024–2026, the nation intends to welcome 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024, and 500,000 in each of 2025 and 2026.

February 29, 2024

General Express Entry draw issued 1,470 ITAs with a CRS score of 534

The latest Canada Express Entry Draw took place on February 28, 2024, and it issued 1,470 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates in a general draw. The minimum required score for this draw was 534. As per Canada's immigration levels plan for 2024–2026, the nation intends to welcome 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024, and 500,000 in each of 2025 and 2026.

February 29, 2024

Temporary immigration to Quebec increased by 50% in 2023

The number of temporary residents in Quebec rose by 50% (528,034) in 2023. 167,435 people in Quebec became temporary work permit holders in 2023. Around 272,000 permanent immigrants and 112,000 temporary residents entered Quebec's workforce during this period. The International mobility program and temporary foreign worker program emerged as the top source for temporary foreign workers. Furthermore, Quebec aims to tackle labor shortages in the healthcare and construction field by recruiting foreign talent.

February 28, 2024

New requirement for OINP applications: Applicant Consent Form

All applications being submitted for OINP program will be required to include an Application Consent Form starting from February 26, 2024. The form must be filled out correctly, dates, and signed by the applicant, spouse and dependents of applicant (if applicable), and submitted along with other documents. The Application Consent Form must be completed after receiving an ITA or NOI.

Note: Incomplete or incorrect forms will be rejected and applicants will receive a refund of the fee.

February 28, 2024

OINP to accept PTE Core as an English Language proficiency Test!

PTE Core as an English language proficiency Test will be now accepted by the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) starting from January 30, 2024. Students who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) or a Notification of Interest (NOI) before January 30, 2024, will remain unaffected by the latest changes.

The score equivalency chart between PTE and CLB scores is given in the table below:

CLB level	Listening	Reading	Speaking	Writing
10	89-90	88-90	89-90	90
9	82-88	78-87	84-88	88-89
8	71-81	69-77	76-83	79-87
7	60-70	60-68	68-75	69-78
6	50-59	51-59	59-67	60-68
5	39-49	42-50	51-58	51-59
4	28-38	33-41	42-50	41-50

February 28, 2024

Canada to consider 30 hours work policy for international students

Immigration Minister of Canada announced various measures in improving the international student program. The full-time work policy for eligible students will be expanded till the end of April 2024 allowing them to study and also work for more than 20 hours a week. These work initiatives will help international students prepare for their success. Furthermore, Canada is also reducing temporary residents by limiting the spousal open work permits (SOWPs) and post-graduation work permits (PGWPs).

February 27, 2024

10 licenses to double your income in Canada

Canada offers a variety of licenses and certificates that can double your earning potential. There are 10 licenses in Canada that can help with an opportunity to earn more income than the 9 to 5 jobs, and having the appropriate license will help you advance your career. Obtaining a license will help you work in any industry like the healthcare, transport, skilled trades or other service industry related.

February 26, 2024

Canada PNP Draws: Quebec, Alberta, BC, PEI invited 1701 candidates

Four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, PEI, and Quebec) held PNP draws recently in February 2024 and issued a total of 1,701 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The minimum CRS score for the draws was between 60 – 613. Among all the provinces, Quebec issued the highest number of invitations to 1,034 candidates. The invitations to apply are issued based on factors such as work experience, salary, age, occupation, education, and language fluency.

February 24, 2024

PG Grads can now get a 3-year work permit in Canada.

Canada has implemented a few rules to its post-graduation work permit; master’s degree graduates, even under two years, can now qualify for a 3-year PGWP. Post-graduation work permit holders can work anywhere in Canada for any employer. They can work for as many hours as they like in Canada. The time period of your PGWP depends on the duration of your study program or the expiry date of your passport.

February 20, 2024

28,280 parents and grandparents get permanent residents of Canada in 2023

28,280 parents and grandparents have become new permanent residents through family sponsorship program in Canada in 2023. Overall immigration in Canada reached a record high with 471,550 foreign nationals becoming permanent residents, marking a 7.8% increase from previous year. Ontario emerged as the top province for new permanent residents by receiving a total of 13,545 PRs under PGP. Furthermore, Immigration levels plan 2024 – 2026 states that a total of 1.485 million immigrants will be welcomed in Canada over those three years.

February 19, 2024

New update regarding post-graduation work permit program (PGWP), effective February 15, 2024

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) underwent some changes. Starting from February 15, 2024, students who graduated from a master’s degree program will be eligible for 3 year PGWP if they meet all the eligibility criteria. Starting from September 01, 2024, students starting curriculum licensing agreement programs will not be eligible for a PGWP. Special measures for distance learning and PGWP validity have been extended to August 31, 2024.

February 17, 2024

Express Entry Draw invites 150 candidates in Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations

Latest Canada Express Entry Draw was held on February 16, 2024. This was the first category-based Express Entry draw of 2024 for agriculture and agri-food occupations and a total of 150 invitations were sent to eligible candidates with a minimum required CRS score of 437. According to Canada's immigration levels plan for 2024–2026, the country will accept 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025 and 2026 each.

February 17, 2024

Alberta Immigration Program (AAIP) to launch a new immigration stream

A new Immigration stream is to be launched by the Alberta Immigration Program (AAIP) on March 01, 2024. It aims to help the tourism and hospitality sector in the province by addressing challenges and labor gaps.

A limited number of applications will be accepted for the Tourism and Hospitality stream on March 01, 2024. AAIP will speed up the application processing along with other priority processing initiatives.

Businesses in Alberta will now be able to attract and retain skilled workers in this sector, which will expand and strengthen the economy. Furthermore, details regarding the eligibility criteria required to apply for this specific stream will be announced on launch day.

February 16, 2024

200 invitations to apply have been issued in the latest PEI PNP draw!

The latest PEI PNP draws were held on February 01, 2024, and February 15, 2024. A total of 200 invitations were issued to eligible candidates. 78 invitations were issued to candidates working in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, and early childhood education sectors, and 122 were issued to candidates working for a PEI Employer with a minimum score of 65. The invitations to apply are issued based on factors such as work experience, salary, age, occupation, education, and language fluency.

February 15, 2024

Express Entry invites 3,500 candidates in a healthcare category-based draw

Latest Canada Express Entry Draw was held on February 14, 2024. The draw issued a total of 3,500 invitations to apply to candidates in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations. The minimum required CRS score for the draw was 422. According to Canada's immigration levels plan for 2024–2026, the country will accept 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025 and 2026 each.

February 15, 2024

Employment increases by 345,000 year-on-year in Canada, Jan 2024 - STAT CAN

According to the recent report by SatCan, employment has increased by 345,000 year-on-year in Canada. Labour Force Survey, states that employment increased by 37,000 in January alone. There was an increase in employment across many industries. Provinces such as Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia witnessed an increase in employment landscape. Furthermore, sectors such as finance, insurance, real estate, and leasing also saw a surge in employment.

February 14, 2024

Latest Canada Express Entry Draw invited 1490 candidates to apply for Canada PR

Fifth Express Entry of 2024 was held on February 13 in Canada. The draw issued a total of 1,490 invitations to apply for permanent residency to candidates in an all-program draw. The minimum required CRS score for the draw was 535. Candidates from the FSTP, PNP, FSWP, and CEC were chosen for the all-program draw. Canada’s Immigration levels plan for 2024 – 2026 shows that 485,000 new permanent residents will be admitted into the nation in 2024, 500,000 in 2025 and 2026 each.

February 14, 2024

471,550 New Canadian PRs issued in 2023

Canada has welcomed a record number of 471,550 new permanent residents in 2023. Ontario emerged as the most popular province as 206,720 new permanent residents migrated in 2023. Following Ontario, provinces such as the British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec saw the most number of new permanent residents during that period. Furthermore, in order to prioritize economic growth and support family reunification, the immigration levels plan in Canada shows that 485,000 new permanent residents will be admitted in 2024, and 500,00 in 2025 and 2026 each.

February 13, 2023

Alberta issued 146 invitations in the recent PNP Draw

The Alberta PNP Draw, held between 30th January 2024 and February 6th, 2024, issued 146 invitations to candidates. Around 66 invitations were sent to Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with CRS scores of 302-312. And 80 invitations were sent to the Priority sector - Construction occupation with a CRS score of 382.

February 12, 2024

Canada PNP Draws: British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, & Quebec invited 8,145 candidates

British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, and Quebec held PNP draws recently and issued a total of 8145 invitations to eligible candidates. British Columbia PNP issued a total of 210 invitations and Ontario PNP draw issued 6638 invitations to eligible candidates. Manitoba PNP issued a total of 282 invitations and Quebec Arrima issued a total of 1007 Invitations to apply. The invitations to apply are issued based on factors such as work experience, salary, age, occupation, education, and language fluency.

February 2, 2024

Biggest Express Entry Draw! 7,000 ITAs issued in French Language Category

The recent Express Entry Draw was held on 1st February 2024, IRCC sent invitations to 7,000 candidates with minimum CRS score of 365. The Draw targeted French language proficiency.

February 1, 2024

Canada Draws: Express Entry and PNP draws issued 13401 ITAs in January 2024

Canada Draws	Total no. of ITAs issued
Express Entry	3280
PNP	10121

January 31, 2024

Important Announcement: PTE Core (Pearson Test of English) is now accepted by IRCC

PTE Core, the Pearson Test of English is now officially accepted and authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Express Entry Programs. It is a computer based English test that evaluates general reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills in single test.

_{Details about the CLB level and points awarded for PTE Core:}

CLB Level	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing	Points per ability
7	68-75	60-70	60-68	69-78	4
8	76-83	71-81	69-77	79-87	5
9	84-88	82-88	78-87	88-89	6
10 and above	89+	89+	88+	90+	6
7	68-75	60-70	60-68	69-78	4

January 31, 2024

Median salary of immigrants in Canada rose to $37,700

Latest data from StatCan revealed that the median entry wages for newly admitted immigrants increased to $37,700, indicating a total of 21.6% in rise. Median entry wages for women increased by 27.1% and by 18.5% for men, this shows a significant increase in salary for women compared to men. Wages for immigrants admitted in 2011 increased by $41,100 in 2021. Immigrants with work experience prior to admission had the highest wages than compared to those with no or little experience.

January 30, 2024

Facing delays in Canadian visa processing? Here are the top 5 ways to get in touch with IRCC for assistance

Many applicants face delays in the processing of their immigration applications for Canada Immigration. The delays could be due to various reasons and IRCC is making efforts in eradicating these issues and to streamline the application process for applicants. Some of the ways for communicating with IRCC for assistance on visa processing include contacting through the web, email, phone, hiring a lawyer, or by requesting for CAIPS, GCMS, and FOSS notes.

January 30, 2024

Canada Start-Up Visa Immigration doubled in 2023

IRCC has released data showing Start-up visas in Canada for entrepreneurs witnessed a surge in October permitting 200 new permanent residents, which is a total of 37.9% increase. 1,145 new permanent residents have been accepted by the SUV by the end of November. British Columbia and Ontario emerged as the top destinations for SUVs admitting a total of 990 new permanent residents in November. IRCC plans to welcome a total of 17,000 new comers to Canada for the period of 2024 – 2026.

January 30, 2024

Upcoming International Recruitment Events in New Brunswick, Canada

Dates	Events	Mode of Event
February 26 & 27, 2024	Recruitment mission in the nursing sector	Online
March 5, 2024	Skilled Trades Virtual Information Session – Philippines & UK/Ireland	Online
March 6, 2024	Skilled Trades Virtual Information Session – Mexico	Online
March 16 & 17, 2024	Long-term Care Mission – Philippines 2024	Philippines
March 21, and 22, 2024	International Recruitment Mission in France Sectors: Health, Finance and Education	France
March 25, 26, and 27, 2024	International Recruitment Mission in France Sectors: Health, Finance, Education and Manufacturing (Sawmills)	France
2024	Forestry International Recruitment Mission Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal Manufacturing (Sawmills)	Online
2024	International Recruitment for Simultaneous Interpreters Sector: Simultaneous Interpreters	Online

January 29, 2024

Canada to welcome 360,000 students in 2024

Canada will issue a total of 360,000 authorized study permits to students in 2024. As per IRCC, each province and territory will have study permit caps based on their population. An attestation letter is required from the relevant province or territory for study visa applications from January 22, 2024. Furthermore, IRCC has announced modifications made to Post Graduate Work Permit under which master’s program graduates and other short graduate-level programs can now apply for a three-year work permit in Canada.

January 25, 2024

Canada PNP Draws: Ontario, Saskatchewan and BC issued 1899 ITAs

Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia held PNP draws recently and issued a total of 1899 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. Ontario PNP issued 1666 invitations to candidates with CRS score of 50 and above. Saskatchewan PNP issued 13 NOIs to candidates with CRS score of 120 – 160. British Columbia PNP issued a total of 220 invitations to candidates with CRS score of 60 – 120. The invitations to apply are issued based on factors such as work experience, salary, age, occupation, education, and language fluency.

January 24, 2024

Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1040 candidates to apply for Canada PR

Latest Express Entry Draw was held on January 23, 2024 and 1,040 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates in an all program draw with a minimum CRS score of 543. This was the second Express Entry Draw in 2024. Canada’s Immigration levels plan for 2024 – 2026 shows that 110,000 new permanent residents will be admitted into the nation via Express Entry in 2024.

January 24, 2024

Canada ranked the safest place for travellers in 2024, Report

Canada secured the top place as the safest place to travel to in the Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's Safest Destinations report for 2024. Berkshire Hathaway highlighted that the nation’s cold weather and low population density as contributing factors to its top rating. It also came first in health measures, transportation, no violent crimes, and is rated as the safest for women. People from anywhere can travel around freely in the nation without facing any issues. Followed by Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Ireland, and Netherlands secured the top 5 spots.

January 23, 2024

29,000 Migrated to Canada under PGP program in 2023

PGP is a program where you can sponsor your parents and grandparents to become permanent residents in Canada. According to the latest data from IRCC, Canada welcomed 33,570 new permanent residents in October and 29,430 new permanent residents in November. Among all the provinces, Ontario stood on top with 12,660 parents and grandparents settling in the province. Furthermore, the immigration levels plan for 2024 – 2026 states that in 2024 Canada will welcome 485,000 new permanent residents, 500,000 in 2025, and 500,000 in 2026.

January 22, 2024

56% of Canadians support Temporary Foreign Workers, Nanos Research

The recent survey conducted by Nano Research shows that majority of Canadians are in favor of temporary foreign workers crucial for the nation’s economy. 56% of Canadians expressed strong agreement for temporary foreign workers, where, eight out of ten Canadians were in support of Canadian firms hiring foreign workers to fill vacant positions, and two thirds of them were in support of workers aspiring to become citizens or permanent residents in Canada.

January 20, 2024

Ontario reached a record 2.5 lakh immigrants in 2023

The Financial Accountability Report of Permanent Residents in Ontario explains the large number of nominations received by Ontario. The report explains the large number of nominations received by Ontario. IRCC plans to welcome 485,000 permanent residents in 2024 and 500,000 residents in 2025 and 2026 to Ontario.

January 20, 2024

Canadian immigration minister Marc Miller announces new immigration policies and targets for Quebec

Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced set of initiatives to encourage Francophone immigration outside of Quebec. The new strategy will support in expanding the Francophone minority communities and will reduce labor shortages by providing required support. Government of Canada’s action plan for official languages funds more than $80 million CAD over five years for various activities.

January 20, 2024

Canada to spend $137 million to welcome French-speaking migrants

The Canadian government announced a number of initiatives aimed at encouraging Francophone immigration outside Quebec through Francophone Immigration Support Program (FISP). It is funded by IRCC with an investment of $137 million to increase the minority Francophone communities across the country. The program focuses on intermediate and long term outcomes by admitting French speaking candidates for temporary and permanent residency programs promoting population growth and development of Francophone communities

January 19, 2024

Canada PNP Draws: Alberta, Ontario and PEI issued 1228 invitations

Ontario, Alberta, and PEI held PNP draws recently and issued a total of 1228 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. Ontario PNP issued 984 invitations to candidates with CRS score of 317 – 469. Alberta PNP issued 106 NOIs to candidates with CRS score of 309 – 312. PEI PNP issued a total of 136 invitations to candidates with CRS score of 65. The invitations to apply are issued based on factors such as work experience, salary, age, occupation, education, and language fluency.

January 19, 2024

Canada Virtual Immigration Fair, 2024! Get hired on the spot!

Destination Canada Education is a job fair in Canada and is going to be held on March 1st, and 2nd, 2024 at 3PM to 8PM CET (Paris France time). The fair is organized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is for candidates seeking employment opportunities in Canada in areas such as early childhood educators, school teachers (primary and secondary), and teachers of French as a second language.

January 18, 2024

Top 10 Most affordable places to live in Canada

Canada is the best option for people willing to migrate. It offers plenty of employment opportunities, free healthcare and an excellent education system. Canada’s varying landscape and dynamic cities make it an attractive destination for newcomers searching for a fresh start. The top 10 affordable places in Canada and the average cost of living is listed here.

January 18, 2024

Do you know about CareerAtlas, an innovative AI tool for newcomers to Canada

CareerAtlas, an innovative AI tool helps newcomers to establish career paths and settlement in Canada. The tool assists newcomers in identifying their skills, and abilities, and provides individualized support by helping them connect with the local employment opportunities, allowing them to make decisions about their career goals and by facilitating settlement in Canada.

January 17, 2024

British Columbia PNP Draw issued 208 skills immigration invitations

Latest British Columbia PNP held on January 16, 2024 issued a total of 208 invitations to apply. 198 skills immigration invitations were issued to candidates with CRS scores ranging from 60 – 103. 10 entrepreneur immigration invitations were issued to candidates with CRS scores ranging from 116 – 135. The invitations to apply are issued based on factors such as salary, work experience, occupation, education, and language fluency.

January 17, 2024

84 New Occupations added to Canada's Recognized Employer Work Permit Program, Are you in the list?

A total of 84 new occupations have been added to Canada’s Recognized Employer Work Permit Program. Canadian employers an now hire foreign nationals through this program for the expanded list of occupations. Programs such as the Temporary Foreign Worker, International Mobility, and Express Entry may also be used by employers for hiring. Check now if you are in the list of newly added occupations!

January 13, 2024

First Canada PNP Draws of 2024: Ontario, BC, and Manitoba issued 4803 ITAs

Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba held first PNP draws in 2024 and sent a total of 4,803 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. Ontario PNP issued 4003 invitations to candidates with CRS scores ranging 33 – 424, British Columbia PNP issued 377 invitations with CRS scores ranging 60 – 120, and Manitoba PNP issued 423 invitations to apply with CRS scores ranging 607 – 823.

January 12, 2024

PEBC has revised ECA payment, this is with effect from 01st Jan 2024.

PEBC - Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada	2023 (Fee Structure)	2024 (Fee Structure)
Registration Fee (NAPRA) National Identifier Number	$ 375 CAD	$ 380 CAD
Document Evaluation Fee	$ 695 CAD	$ 705 CAD

Registration Fee (NAPRA) National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities:

All candidates are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable registration account fee.

Document Evaluation Fee:

All candidates are required to pay a document evaluation fee towards the completion of an evaluation ECA process.

January 11, 2024

Ontario, Canada, issues 1,451 invitations in Health and Tech Occupations

Ontario, Canada held the first PNP draw of 2024 on January, 9 and issued 1,451 invitations to eligible candidates to apply for Canada PR. The draw took place under the foreign worker stream targeting categories such as skilled trade, healthcare and tech occupations. 630 invitations were sent to candidates in the skilled trades occupations with CRS score of 33 and above, and 821 invitations were sent to candidates in healthcare and tech occupations with CRS score of 40.

January 11, 2024

First Express Entry Draw of 2024: Canada invites 1510 Skilled Workers

IRCC held first Express Entry Draw of 2024 on January 10 and issued 1,510 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates in an all program draw with a minimum CRS score of 546. Canada’s Immigration levels plan for 2024 – 2026 shows that 110,000 new permanent residents will be admitted into the nation via Express Entry in 2024.

January 10, 2024

Canada introduces new salary benchmarks for Temporary Foreign Workers

Canada has introduced new standards for Temporary Foreign Workers. LMIA provided by the employer must adhere to the recent salary standards when applying for Temporary Foreign Worker Program, with exemptions for certain employers from the LMIA requirement. To address labor shortages and strengthen the economy, the nation is aiming on attracting and retaining more foreign workers.

January 09, 2024

Canada's average hourly wages rose by 5.4% in 2023

In December 2023, overall employment landscape in Canada witnessed no changes. Employment increased for men and women in core age groups. Certain sectors and provinces in Canada witnessed an increase in employment. With that, the average hourly wages saw an increase by 5.4% which is a total of $34.45.

January 06, 2024

354,000 people became Canadian citizens in 2023

Canada hosted over 3,000 citizenship ceremonies across the nation in 2023 and more than 354,000 people obtained citizenship and became citizens in Canada. Canada stated excitement in welcoming these new citizens to the Canadian family. In the coming years, the number of immigrants coming to Canada with an aim to become Canadian citizens will be on a rise.

January 05, 2024

Ontario, Canada allows International students with job offer to apply for a PR visa

International students now have an opportunity to live and work in Ontario, Canada permanently through the International Students stream under OINP. Those who want to apply for this stream must have completed a full time Canadian educational credential within 2 years. Students with skilled occupation job offers can apply for a Permanent Residency by registering an expression of interest beforehand in Canada.

December 30, 2023

Canada Express Entry December 2023 round-up: 15,045 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR

A glimpse of December 2023 Canada Express Entry draws results! IRCC held seven Express Entry draws in December 2023 and issued 15,045 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).

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December 30, 2023

Canada PNP December 2023 round-up: 8,364 invitations were issued

In December 2023, seven provinces of Canada held 13 PNP draws and invited 8364 candidates globally.

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December 28, 2023

Canada has 633,400+ Job Vacancies since September 2023

Canada has more than 633,400 job vacancies since September, 2023. Various sectors saw a rise in payroll employment and there was an increase in average weekly wage year over year in October. There were 1.9 unemployed people for every vacant position, which is an increase from 1.3 in March and April. Job vacancies in the month of October saw a rise across various sectors as well as in provinces such as British Columbia and Quebec.

December 27, 2023

30 Countries Partnered with Canada for Youth to Work and Travel. Are you eligible?

Canada has partnered with 30 nations that will allow youth to travel and work abroad. Canadian citizens who are aged 18 to 35 can work and travel abroad through International Experience Canada (IEC). IEC provides a work permit that is valid for 2 years in which a candidate can travel and work in 30 countries. Participants of IEC are protected by Canadian labour laws.

December 22, 2023

4 Days, 4 Express Entry Draws, and 3,395 invitations to Canadian Permanent Residency!

The latest express entry draw was held on December 21, 2023 and 400 invitations to apply (ITAs) were sent to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 386. This was the 7th draw held in December of 2023 and the draw targeted candidates in the agriculture and agri food occupations. Immigration levels plan in Canada shows that 114,000 Federal high skilled immigrants will be allowed to Canada every year by the end of 2025.

December 22, 2023

Canada PNP draws: BC, PEI and Quebec invites 1446 candidates

British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec held PNP draws recently and issued 1446 invitations to apply to eligible candidates. BC PNP issued 230 invitations to candidates with CRS scores ranging from 60 – 95. PEI issued 29 invitations to apply, and Quebec issued 1187 invitations to candidates with a score of 604 or more.

December 22, 2023

6th Express Entry Draw of December 2023 invited 670 candidates under Transport Occupations

The latest express entry draw was held on December 20, 2023 and issued 670 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 435. This was the 6th draw held in December 2023 and invitations were sent to the candidates in the transport occupations. Immigration levels plan in Canada shows that 114,000 Federal high skilled immigrants will be allowed to Canada every year by the end of 2025.

December 21, 2023

Students & Professionals on expired visa can now apply for Canada PR

New initiative has been launched by Canada in order to align with inclusive immigration policies in the nation. Through this initiative, students and professionals on expired visas can apply for permanent residency in Canada and details of this program will be released in the upcoming spring. This decision emphasizes on the importance of Canada’s commitment in long term economic and demographic growth. Canada is also set to welcome 500,000 newcomers by 2025.

December 20, 2023

Express Entry draw issued 1,000 ITAs under Trade occupations category

The latest express entry draw was held on December 19, 2023 and 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 425. The invitations were sent to the candidates in the trade occupations. Immigration levels plan in Canada shows that 114,000 Federal high skilled immigrants will be allowed to Canada every year by the end of 2025.

December 20, 2023

30% Canadian businesses find it difficult to find skilled employees

Businesses in Canada are finding it difficult to find skilled workers in order to fill labor shortages. Hourly wages have been increased by 5.8% in the Q3 of 2023 with the year over year wage being increased to 5.0%. General agriculture laborers and welders saw the high increase in wages and those with a high school diploma wages increased by 5.2% and for bachelor’s degree it remained stable. Some provinces in Canada also saw a good increase in the number of job vacancies.

December 19, 2023

275th Canada Express Entry Draw issued 1,325 ITAs with a CRS score 542

Canada latest express entry held on December 18, 2023 has issued 1,325 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 542. The invitations were sent to candidates in an all program draw. The Canadian immigration levels plan shows that it will permit 114,000 Federal high skilled immigrants every year to Canada by the end of 2025.

December 18, 2023

600,000 immigrants to get Canadian citizenship in 2024. Students and temporary residents are on top priority.

Canadian Minister, Marc Miller said that Canada is introducing a new citizenship path for undocumented immigrants and individuals who are working in Canada beyond the expiration of their visas. Students and temporary residents are on top priority for Canadian citizenship. Canada is aiming to welcome around 600,000 immigrants by 2025.

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What is Canada’s PR?

A permanent resident in Canada is a status given to people who have immigrated to Canada and received a Permanent residency in the country. With a Permanent Residency, a candidate can live in Canada permanently. A candidate is still considered a citizen of another country, but once they meet the requirements for residency, they will be eligible to receive Canadian citizenship. A PR is valid for 5 years, and if a candidate does not apply for citizenship in that duration, they can renew the status of PR, which requires the candidate to have lived in Canada for at least 2 years out of the given 5 years.

What are the benefits of Canadian PR for Indian?

Right to live and work in Canada
Free healthcare
Free education for children
Retirement benefits
Easiest path to get Canadian Citizenship
Social benefits
Freedom to start a business
High standard of living
Multicultural and welcoming society
Protection against crime
Multiple entries into Canada
Visa-free travel to certain countries

What is the eligibility for Canada PR?

Be at least 18 years of age
Requirement of 67 points
PTE/IELTS Score
Educational Credential Assessment
Proof of Funds
Job offer in Canada (optional)
Work Experience
Valid education

What is the step-by-step procedure to apply for Canada PR?

Complete your Educational Credential Assessment and language ability tests before applying
Apply for an application for the immigration program you have chosen and submit
Submit all the required documents
Gather the documents required for the proof of funds to support your stay in Canada
Application and documents will be assessed by an immigration officer; you will have to provide additional information if required
Once the assessment is done, you will receive a confirmation of your PR status and a COPR card
Apply for your PR and move to Canada

How long does it take to get a Canada PR in general?

Canadian PR processing time is 6 – 8 months. However, the processing time depends on the type of program under which a candidate applied. The eligibility criteria and processing time vary in each of the available programs. For private citizens, the average time is between 5–8 months. However, there are several deciding factors, and the processing time may take up to 12 months.

What is the easiest way to get the PR of Canada?

Express Entry program is the easiest and quickest way to achieve permanent residency in Canada. The program uses a point-based system, and candidates will be scored based on factors such as education, qualifications, skills, and experience. Candidates will be considered top or can gain more points if they have all or few of these factors.

What is better, IELTS or CELPIP for Canadian PR?

CELPIP is generally considered a good option for candidates seeking permanent residency or citizenship in Canada. CELPIP is specially designed for candidates looking for PR, citizenship, or a professional designation and is also widely accepted in Canada for jobs, university admissions, and immigration applications. CELPIP is best for candidates seeking permanent residency, citizenship, or a professional designation. It is a computer-based test and is easy for listening and reading.

How can an Indian become a Canadian citizen?

Candidates must be permanent residents in Canada
Must have lived for at least three out of five years
Have paid all taxes
Required to pass a citizenship test
Passing a language test in English or French
No criminal records during the stay in Canada
Applicants should have good terms with their permanent residence status

What is the best way for a student to get PR in Canada?

A student will be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency in Canada after meeting eligibility criteria:

Complete the studies in Canada
Prove language proficiency in French or English
Get work experience for a minimum of 1 year
A valid job offer may be required based on the province

The fastest way to get PR for international students in Canada is through the Express Entry Program. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is included in the Express Entry system. The CEC uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates. Candidates with high CRS scores receive the invitation to apply for Canadian PR.

How can I convert a Canadian work permit into a PR?

To become a permanent resident of Canada, you can apply for a visa or immigration program. You must also include a copy of your work permit. Here are some steps to convert a work permit to permanent residency (PR) in Canada:

Check your eligibility for PR in Canada
Choose a PR program
Create an application
Gather documents and pay application fees
Submit your application

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