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There is no reason why the two cannot co-exist, as the applicant could intend to reside in whichever country granted him residency first. If that country was Canada, he would reside in Quebec, the court added.​​

The category-based selection feature is an excellent opportunity for skilled workers who want to move to Canada permanently through the Express Entry program.

In an effort to address shortages in the Canadian labour market, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates.

Two lawyers speak out against new policy that 'ignores' really qualified people, 'squanders' a resource that's there

Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023, with 70,000 candidates already invited this year through Express Entry draws. The country saw a record high of 405,000 permanent residents in 2022.

Canada has conducted several Express Entry draws, including one for French-speakers and one for healthcare professionals, using category-based selection criteria.

Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration. Provincial immigration is not the same across Canada. For example, while most Canadian provinces and territories have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Quebec does not have one due to a special agreement with the federal government that allows it to select all its economic

IRCC conducted a second round of category-based Express Entry invitations, targeting STEM occupations. A total of 500 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score requirement of 486. Additionally, IRCC confirmed another round of invitations for 1,500 healthcare workers.

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