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Eligible candidates are given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for their age, work experience, education, and language proficiency in English and French. Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination are given an additional 600 points toward their CRS score, and are effectively guaranteed an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in a subsequent Express Entry draw. In order to be considered for a provincial nomination from PEI, Express Entry candidates n...

Ontario’s latest Tech Draw took place on December 15. A total of 668 Express Entry candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who may qualify for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream. These candidates must have profiles in the federal Express Entry system. The 668 principal applicants received NOIs from the Tech Draw. Express Entry candidates ne...

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc around the world, but there is plenty of reason for hope. Numerous coronavirus vaccines have been developed and vaccination campaigns are underway around the world including here in Canada. The start of the year was largely uneventful for Canada’s immigration system. The Canadian government had a new mandate and new immigration minister following a federal election in late-2019. The government’s immigration mandate letter and official policy statem...