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We’ve all been waiting months for a CEC and FSWP draw – and Canada has finally given answers on when they will resume all Express Entry draws. In July, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will resume its federal economic immigration programs and extend foreign students’ expired work permits while their permanent residency applications are […]

On April 30, Canada will raise the costs for all permanent residency applications. Fee hikes will be implemented for the economic, permit holder, family, and humanitarian categories. For the first time since 2002, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) raised permanent residency costs to account for inflation in 2020. At the time, the IRCC declared […]

Canada Express Entry Draw April 13, 2022 #220 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on April 13th, 2022, which was the 220th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 787 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 782. This is the first Express Entry […]

As of early March 2022, the US has received enough applications to meet the federally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa ceiling for the fiscal year 2022. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits US businesses to hire foreign employees in specialized vocations that require theoretical or technical knowledge. Every year, technology businesses rely on […]

Depending on which city you immigrate to in Canada based on your daily routine, getting a driver’s license and maybe even a car may be a high priority for you. Unless you are living in Vancouver, Montreal, or Toronto (Canada’s most walkable cities) then you made need to learn what it takes to get a […]

If you’re looking to immigrate to a new country, hiring an immigration lawyer can be one of your first decisions. There are several important considerations to take into account when choosing an immigration lawyer. You may be eager to seek assistance right away, but not all immigration attorneys are what they claim to be. It’s […]

Canada Express Entry Draw March 16, 2022 #219 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 30th, 2022, which was the 219th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 919 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 785. This is the third Express Entry […]

Are you a Canadian resident of Alberta thinking about relocating to Texas? You’re not alone. Texas is the United States’ second-most populous state, and it’s simple to understand why. Every year, a large number of visitors visit due to the pleasant weather, diversified population, and melting pot of cultures. Not to mention that Texas’ thriving economy attracts […]

We have great news for tech workers interested in Canada PR, more specifically Saskatchewan as they just launched a new tech-immigration program on March 7th, 2022! This program will join the other streams created for skilled workers, experienced professionals, and entrepreneurs but will specifically target foreign tech workers. The Tech Talent Pathway was created to […]

At the announcement of the invasion of Ukraine, the Canadian government immediately made efforts to help Ukrainians flee the war. The world has been impressed by Ukrainians’ tenacity and fortitude, and Canada remains unshakable in its commitment to supporting Ukraine as it battles for its independence and the democratic principles that our two countries share. […]

It was announced that starting April 1, 2022, those who are fully vaccinated will not need a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada. This change is for those traveling by air, land, and sea. As the country begins to get used to relaxed changes, Canadian officials announced that some fully-vaccinated travelers may be selected at […]

Beginning Monday, March 21st, those living in Ontario may choose whether to wear a mask or not as the province lifts its indoor mask mandate. Although experts have predicted a COVID-19 case increase in the near future, with the strains weakening and based on how the country is recovering from the pandemic, they mention it […]

Canada Express Entry Draw March 16, 2022 #218 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 16th, 2022, which was the 218th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 924 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 754. This is the second Express Entry […]

The Senate approved a reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program – the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“Integrity Act”) – on March 10, 2022, as part of the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Bill. The same bill had been passed by the House the night before. Last June 30, 2021, the EB-5 Regional […]

Although the ICT Program is a temporary visa, many people use it as a pathway to becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident. In some aspects, the ICT transferee’s procedure of becoming a permanent resident (PR) is comparable to that of overseas students who come to Canada to study and later gain their permanent status through Express […]