IRCC Issues 442 ITAs in August 17 PNP Express Entry Draw
Today’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw issued 442 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The minimum CRS score required to receive an ITA in this PNP Express Entry draw was 760.
What Questions Canadian Employers Ask Before Hiring an International Candidate—and How to Handle Them
Canada continues to attract skilled professionals from around the world, but securing a job often requires more than having the right qualifications. Even if you’ve already secured an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit or another type of Canadian work permit, employers still need confidence that hiring an international candidate will be straightforward, low risk, and lead to a successful long-term hire.
Canadian Citizenship-by-Descent Wait Time Jumps to 25 Months
If you recently discovered that you may be a Canadian citizen by descent, there’s some less-than-great news on the application side. The estimated processing time for a Canadian citizenship certificate, also known as proof of citizenship, has jumped to 25 months.
IRCC Updates Guidance on Reciprocal Employment (C20) Work Permits: What Applicants Need to Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its program guidance for Reciprocal Employment (C20) work permits, offering more detailed instructions on how immigration officers assess these Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permit applications.
