Author name: Antony Raj. Edwin

Big news, folks! Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will be extending the use of the six categories currently eligible for category-based selection in Express Entry draws in 2024! That means that candidates with specific qualifications such as education, work experience, or language skills will continue to be selected to support […]

Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident yearning to reunite with your siblings? Family sponsorship is a popular way for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their loved ones for immigration to Canada. However, siblings cannot be sponsored except for rare cases. There are other options to bring siblings to Canada even

Exciting news! Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the second Express Entry draw of the week. A total of 3,500 talented candidates have been invited to apply in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations.  To qualify, candidates had to meet the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

Have you heard the latest news about Canadian immigration? The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that starting from January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core is an approved language test for immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream. This makes the entire process more accessible and exciting. Eligibility

Can you believe the incredible surge in job growth we’ve experienced over the past few months? It’s truly phenomenal! Although, I have to admit, the recent high-profile layoff plans announced by a few large companies have left me feeling a bit perplexed. But don’t worry, there’s no real contradiction here. The recent layoffs are mainly

Get ready for an educational revolution! By 2030, over 1 million Indian students are expected to enroll in American universities – that’s a massive five-fold increase! And the best part? This surge is happening at the same time as a dramatic decline in the population of college-age students in the US, making it a perfect

Exciting news! The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced revisions in certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. This marks the first adjustment since 2016 and is aimed at providing better and more timely services to the people they serve. The final rule limits how much newly established fees may increase, ensuring

Exciting news! The Ontario provincial government has recently taken two major steps to empower its labour force and promote diversity. Firstly, it is now illegal for employers to demand Canadian work experience in their job postings. Secondly, all job ads must now feature salaries! This is a huge win for newcomers to Ontario who are

IRCC has imposed a temporary cap on study visas for international students in 2024. The limit is set at around 360,000 permits, marking a 35% decrease from 2023. Region-specific caps, based on population, will also be implemented to manage the surge in provinces with the highest influx of international students. Starting January 22, 2024, new

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 730 candidates in a general draw. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 541. This draw is part of the ongoing Express Entry draws, with the most recent on January 23 inviting