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Newest Express Entry Draw: 964 Invitations to Permanent Residency

The eighth Express Entry lottery of the month awarded 964 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency today.

All candidates in the pool having a provincial nomination and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 686 or higher were eligible to enter the Express Entry draw today.

We might see more draws on Wednesday or Thursday, most likely for STEM or Canadian Experience Class (CEC), since it’s Tuesday and this is a PNP-only draw.

209 PR Invitations Were Sent in the New Ontario Express Entry Draw.

209 provincial nomination invitations were issued out by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on July 25, 2024, as part of an Express Entry draw conducted under the Human Capital Priorities stream (HCP).

OINP has delivered these invitations just a day after decreasing the qualifying standards for OINP Express Entry draws under the HCP for candidates who fit the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

With the goal of residing in Ontario and requiring at least six months of experience in the key occupations specified under NOC 31102—general practitioners and family physicians—OINP targeted Express Entry profiles.

Those who match the qualifying requirements above and have an OINP express entry draw CRS score between 395 and 444 have been invited to claim provincial nominations for express entry profiles generated between July 25, 2023, and July 25, 2024.

The invitation to claim provincial nominations will now be sent to candidates who have expressed interest; they will now have 45 days to reply.

After OINP approves this provincial nomination, 600 more points will be awarded, raising the CRS score of these profiles to 1,044 and 995.

The new Express Entry Draw categories that Canada suggests by 2025.

In order to determine the categories for the 2025 Express Entry draws, Immigration of Canada is accepting public input and comments from partners and stakeholders between June 27, 2024, and July 28, 2024.

The IRCC also examines the current categories established for EE draws and lists the priority vocations designated for the Express Entry system’s immigrant selection process.

A new category aimed at teachers and early childhood educators is being proposed as a solution to the labor shortfall in the education industry.

The survey indicates potential professions that the IRCC could add in the new education category.

– Kindergarten and elementary school instructors

– Teacher helpers in elementary and secondary education

– Early childhood instructors and support staff

– Teachers at secondary schools

–  Counselors in education

– Teachers of individuals with impairments.

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot for refugee to get work permanently in Canada.

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) is a program for skilled refugees and displaced people looking to work permanently in Canada. The EMPP:

helps skilled refugees and other displaced people immigrate to Canada through economic programs
gives employers access to a new pool of qualified candidates to fill job openings
Immigrate to Canada through the program
As a skilled refugee or other displaced person, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada based on your work experience, education and language skills—with or without a job offer.

Hire skilled refugees and displaced talent through the program
A unique opportunity for employers in Canada to hire skilled refugees and other qualified displaced people overseas. The program helps Canadian employers access a new pool of skilled employees.

 

4,603 Invitations for Canada Work Permits Were Sent by New IEC 2024 Draws.

In the rounds of invitations during the week ending June 1, 2024, International Experience Canada – IEC 2024 season issued out 4,603 work permit invitations, as opposed to just 2,669 invites the previous week.

4,152 invitations were issued in relation to working holidays. There are now 33,394 candidates from 34 different countries in the Working Holiday Pool.

As of May 31, 19,285 working holiday visa seats remained available.

323 invites were sent out by the Young Professional category, while 128 invitations were sent out by the International Co-op (internship) category.

On December 11, 2023, the IEC 2024 season formally got underway. International youth from eligible nations have since been able to submit their profiles to the IEC pool.

What are the season fees for IEC 2024?

The IEC fees for all competitors in the 2024 season will be $172 CAD, according to an announcement from Canada.

The IEC costs change based on which immigration program you choose to apply for in Canada.

Applicants on working holidays are required to pay a charge of $100CAD. International co-op candidates and young professionals do not need to pay any additional fees, but their employers will need to pay an employer compliance charge of $230 CAD.

In addition to the IEC fee, individuals who are required to give biometrics must also pay the $85 CAD biometric cost.