Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! It's Tiffany. It's the Victoria Day long weekend and Vancouver is absolutely delivering. The kind of cool, sunny May weekend that reminds you exactly why you chose this country. I hope you're outside more than you're inside today. Grab a cup of coffee. Let's go through it together. This Week in Canadian Immigration (30-second summary) Express Entry PNP draw on May 11: 380 ITAs at CRS 798 No CEC or category draw this week BC PNP High Economic Impact draw on May 14: 437...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! It's Tiffany. This week, the immigration news we've all been waiting on finally arrived. On May 4, IRCC officially released the details of the In-Canada Workers Initiative. I know many of you have been waiting for the program details. The short version: it's not what most of us were expecting. I'll walk you through exactly what was confirmed, what it means, and what you should be focused on instead. Today's email is going to be a long one. Grab a cup of coffee. Let's...
17 days ago • 6 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! It's Tiffany. We have been really fortunate to enjoy a streak of sunny days. Seems like Vancouver is no longer "Raincouver", time to change the city's nickname to "Suncouver"? I hope you're getting outside and enjoying the clear blue sky and gorgeous weather. It was a strange week in immigration. Three Express Entry draws in three days, and but more importantly, the long anticipated TR to PR program details that our Immigration Minister promised to announce in April...
24 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader,Happy Sunday, it's Tiffany! Hope you are enjoying the beautiful spring weather, it's finally time for shorts and slippers! The main Canadian immigration news is that the TR to PR Pathway will exclude applicants residing in CMAs. Grab a cup of coffee. Let's go through the updates together. This Week in Canadian Immigration (30-second summary) No new Express Entry draws this week. PR fees increase Thursday April 30. BC PNP announced major restructuring on April 23: Entry Level Semi...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader,Happy Sunday, it's Tiffany! Over the past week, I’ve had multiple conversations with clients who thought they were “close enough” for Express Entry — until this week’s draws came out. IRCC has not made the program announcement for TR to PR yet. We expect news within the next two weeks. Grab a cup of coffee. Let's go through it together. ⚡ This Week in Canadian Immigration (30-second summary) 3 Express Entry draws between Apr 13–17 — PNP, CEC, and French — totalling 6,324 ITAs CEC...
about 1 month ago • 8 min read
Hi Reader! Hey, it's Tiffany 😊 Happy Sunday! Spring is in full swing here in Vancouver. We had a surprisingly sunny week with the city bursting in colours as many different flowering trees bloom. I hope you're getting outside and soaking in our little heaven on earth despite everything that is going on in the world and in your life. It was a quiet week for Express Entry draws but a massive week for immigration policy. IRCC dropped what could be the biggest structural change to Express Entry...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Hi Reader! Hey, it's Tiffany 😊 Happy Easter long weekend! I hope you're enjoying some time with family, friends and maybe a few chocolate eggs 🐣. Despite a cold start this week, we are finally experiencing Spring like weather in Vancouver. If you love spring flowers, Cherry Blossoms are still in season and Tulips will be blooming soon. It was a short but happening week for Canadian immigration. Three Express Entry draws in one week, four policy changes on March 31 and April 1, Ontario PNP...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hey, it's Tiffany! 😊 The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Metro Vancouver. Some of my favourite spots are David Lam Park, Larry Berg Flight Path Park and Garry Point. This week in Canadian immigration felt a bit like that too. Everything blooming at once. Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s go through it together. This Week in Canadian Immigration (30-Second Summary) Bill C-12 received Royal Assent on March 26. This is one of the biggest immigration law changes in decades. Super Visa income rules...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey, it's Tiffany 😊 The cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom in Vancouver. This is definitely one of my favourite times of year. This has been a busy week for Canadian Immigration. Grab a cup of coffee. Let's go through it together. ⚡ This Week in Canadian Immigration (30-second summary) PNP draw issued 362 invitations at CRS 742 (Mar 16) CEC draw issued 4,000 invitations at CRS 507 — the lowest in 18 months (Mar 17) French-language draw issued 4,000 invitations at CRS 393 — the second...
2 months ago • 6 min read