Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Halloween is next Saturday, and October is nearly behind us. Whether you’re planning costumes, stocking up on treats or enjoying the fall colours, I hope you have a little time for yourself this weekend. Here’s your immigration catch-up before you get on with your Sunday. ⚡ This Week in Canadian Immigration: 30-second summary Express Entry - November 3 CRS changes: IRCC expects profile recalculation to take up to two weeks, with draws paused during that process. 1700+...
about 4 hours ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving week. There’s still time to enjoy the fall colours, so here’s your immigration catch-up before you get on with your Sunday. ⚡ This Week in Canadian Immigration: 30-Second Summary 8,252 Express Entry invitations were issued this week. New CRS rules from November 3: Eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in listed high-wage occupations may earn points under the new system. Provincial updates: B.C. invited 16...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Today turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous day in Vancouver. It's sunny and the fall colours in downtown Vancouver was beautiful. As we move into October, I hope you’re also making time to enjoy the changing colours around you. If you checked Tuesday’s CEC result and immediately calculated how many points you’re still short, this week’s update is for you. A lower cut-off is welcome news, but it doesn’t tell you how long your own wait will be. Grab a cup of coffee....
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday!Summer has officially ended and autumn has started. Don't miss the colourful fall season across Canada. There was no new federal draw from September 21 to 25. Meanwhile, several provinces selected candidates, including a larger B.C. draw that deserves a closer look. Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s go through it together. ⚡ This Week in Canadian Immigration (30-second summary) No new Express Entry round was posted from September 21 to 25. B.C. issued 714 Skills Immigration...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! The biggest news today is that ILAC, one of Canada’s largest private English language schools has shut down after filing for bankruptcy on Friday. Studying abroad is a major financial and life decision. Before paying, students should understand not only the program, but also what protections and options may exist if the institution closes. Please share this article with family or friends who are planning to study overseas. 👉 Full...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Summer is winding down, and it’s back-to-school season here in Canada.Whether you’re heading to class or settling back into your work routine, I hope you’re finding time to enjoy the last few summer days.There were no new Express Entry draws this week, but several provinces issued invitations, and IRCC announced new study options for eligible work permit holders. Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s go through it together. ⚡ This Week in Canadian Immigration: 30-second summary...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday!Toronto was hit by what officials described as a “100-year storm” on Wednesday, bringing torrential rain, large hail, widespread flooding, and power outages across the city. If you or your family were affected, I hope everyone is safe and that things are slowly returning to normal. ❤️ It was also an unusually busy week for Canadian immigration. If you checked the Express Entry page, the answer changed almost every day, with four draws held in five days. Grab a cup of...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Summer is a great time to explore Canada by bike or scooter. My husband was in an e-scooter accident on his way to work this week. Thankfully, he is home and recovering. If you commute by bike or e-scooter, please wear a helmet and take extra care out there. Now, back to Canadian immigration. There were no new Express Entry draws this week, but there were several important provincial updates and one significant announcement for Hong Kong applicants. Grab a cup of...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Summer in Canada always seems to pass too quickly, so I hope you’re making the most of these last few warm and sunny weeks. ☀️ After a week with no Express Entry draws, IRCC returned with three draws over three consecutive days. You may have stared at 523 on Tuesday and 382 on Wednesday and wondered how both scores could belong to the same Express Entry system. They do. But they represent two very different groups of candidates. Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s go through...
2 months ago • 3 min read