Immigration Update
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Express Entry’s new category-based selection prioritizes Francophone immigrants and in-demand workers
According to the latest announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in 2023, category-based selection under the Express Entry system will prioritize candidates with strong French proficiency.
The new selection system will also prioritize experience in occupations expected to have shortages from 2022-2031, based on Canadian Occupation Projection System (COPS) data from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The COPS projections consider existing job openings, labour supply (unemployment), and new labour demand and supply (from retirements, economic growth, new graduates, and immigrants).
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ESDC, #COPS, #Francophone_immigration
On June 28, 2023, the Government of Canada announced occupation-specific Express Entry draws for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals.
By prioritizing skilled newcomers in these fields, Canada aims to fill key positions and meet the demand for talent, boosting the nation's economic growth and technological advancement.
The first STEM round for category-based selection opens the week of July 5, targeting data scientists, software developers and programmers, mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries, and electrical and electronics engineers.
This announcement reinforces Canada's commitment to attracting global talent and solidifying its position in research, development, and innovation.
The Government of Canada will continue to hold category-based selection rounds throughout the year.
#Express_Entry, #STEM, #Occupation_Specific_draws, #PR
On June 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations.
In round #252, the cut-off score was 476 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 12, 2022, at 12:47:27 UTC. As of June 28, 2023, there were 220,003 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool.
On July 5, 2023, IRCC will hold another occupation-specific Express Entry draw for healthcare workers.
This year, Canada issued 59,548 ITAs through the Express Entry draws.
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA, #immigration_to_Canada, #PR, #Occupation_Specific_draws
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has charged Indian national Brijesh Mishra with immigration-related offences, including unauthorized representation or advice for consideration, counselling misrepresentation, misrepresentation (direct or indirect misrepresentation and communicating false information), and non-compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
The charges stem from an investigation initiated by CBSA after receiving information regarding Mr. Mishra’s status in Canada and his alleged involvement in fraudulent activities, including issuing fraudulent letters to Indian students on behalf of Canadian postsecondary institutions.
#CBSA, #IRPA, #fraud, #indian_students, #international_students, #Brijesh_Mishra
