Pearson Test of English (PTE) approved by Canada

IRCC recently declared its approval of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) as a part of Canadian immigration applications. Beginning in late 2023, individuals who are seeking permanent residency in Canada will be required to pass Pearson’s test in order to be eligible. According to the organization, PTE Essential is equivalent to PTE Academic but focuses on a more practical,

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Second Express Entry Draw of 2023 | 5,500 Invitations

Canada held its second Express Entry Draw on 18th Jan 2023, in two consecutive weeks. A record-breaking 11,000 Express Entry candidates were invited by IRCC this year, marking the fastest start to the program to date. IRCC invited 5,500 candidates to apply for a permanent residency visa, with a minimum CRS score of just 490. The CRS cut-off score has

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First Express Entry Draw in 2023

Canada conducted its first Express Entry Draw of the year on 11th January 2023, nearly after 2 months, and is considered to be the largest since the resumption of all program draws in July 2022. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 5,500 individuals with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507. The number of invitations is

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Latest IRCC Processing Times: January 2023

A person from another country who desires to settle in Canada must learn how long it will take for their immigration application to be accepted. Processing and requirements vary based on the visa applied for. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has an allotted time period for processing Canadian Visa applications. This duration is officially referred to as IRCC Processing

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New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot Project (NBCWP)

NBCWP- Outline A new pilot program is been launched in the Canadian province- of New Brunswick, which aims to attract qualified and skilled individuals, as a way to solve the problem of labor shortages in the country. On the 7th of November 2022, the Provincial Government of New Brunswick and the Federal Government introduced a program called New Brunswick Critical

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NOC to TEER System: How will it impact Canada Express Entry

Canada has put into practice its upcoming National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 program, which will allow citizens from 16 new occupations to become eligible for Canadian permanent residence. The National Occupation Classification (NOC) is a classification used in Canada to understand what level of skills and education are needed for an occupation or career. For immigration purposes, NOC codes categorize

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