September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update December 19, 2018

Results: Rounds of invitations

Number of invitations issued: 3,900

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,900th or above

Date and time of round: December 19, 2018 at 12:35:17 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 439

Tie-breaking rule: February 6, 2018 at 19:31:37 UTC

For More detail please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/rounds-invitations.html

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of December 14, 2018

CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 132
451-600 282
401-450 31,898
441-450 1,544
431-440 9,499
421-430 6,435
411-420 6,922
401-410 7,498
351-400 38,166
391-400 6,997
381-390 7,993
371-380 7,961
361-370 7,738
351-360 7,477
301-350 21,946
0-300 3,300
Total 95,724

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers in italics are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

Sponsorship Parents and Grandparents Applications Update December 31, 2018

PGP Sponsorship Application Update

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) continues to be very popular, with high demand for sponsorship from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Details on the 2019 intake system will be released in January 2019.

IRCC has announced by its official Face book account today on December 31, 2018 that the re-opening of the Parents and Grandparents Program will be opening in late January, not on the 2nd January 2019. ,IRCC will give advance notice before it opens.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update January 10, 2019

Results: Rounds of invitations

Number of invitations issued: 3,900

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,900th or above

Date and time of round: January 10, 2019 at 12:20:46 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 449

Tie-breaking rule: January 2, 2019 at 11:40:53 UTC

For More detail please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/rounds-invitations.html

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of January 3, 2019

CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 284
451-600 1,919
401-450 30,600
441-450 868
431-440 9,105
421-430 6,447
411-420 6,794
401-410 7,386
351-400 37,780
391-400 6,959
381-390 7,922
371-380 7,883
361-370 7,659
351-360 7,357
301-350 21,704
0-300 3,236
Total 95,523

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers in italics are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program Update 07-June-2018

The International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand sub-category was opened for 400 Cap dated on 07 June 2018. 

  • Opened at approx 11:30 am EST and closed at approx 4:00 pm EST.
  • Opening CAP 400
  • Category – ISW Occupation In Demand

For more details please refer https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/maximum-number-of-sinp-applications

For In demand Occupation List, Please refer : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-international-skilled-workers/sinp-in-demand-occupation-list

September 18, 2025

Get a study permit through the Student Direct Stream

Some international students can get their study permits faster by using the Student Direct Stream.

Who can apply

You can apply if you’re a legal resident in:

  • China
  • India
  • the Philippines, or
  • Vietnam

If you live in another country (even if you’re a citizen of one of the countries above), you have to apply through the regular study permit application process.

Documents you need for your application

You must include these documents with your application:

Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/student-direct-stream.html

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update 13 June 2018

Number of invitations issued: 3,750

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,500th or above

Date and time of round: June 13, 2018 at 11:31:36 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 451

Tie-breaking rule: July 21, 2017 at 07:01:28 UTC

For More detail please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/rounds-invitations.html

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of June 8, 2018

CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 317
451-600 2,596
401-450 27,992
441-450 1,092
431-440 7,829
421-430 5,832
411-420 6,423
401-410 6,816
351-400 33,594
391-400 6,101
381-390 6,938
371-380 6,935
361-370 6,864
351-360 6,756
301-350 19,473
0-300 3,298
Total 87,270
September 18, 2025

Express Entry PR Application Submission Deadline Update 25 June 2018

La version française suit le texte anglais.

Dear Candidate,

This is to notify you of some important improvements to the Express Entry requirements and Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

As of June 26, 2018, the amount of time you have to submit an application for permanent residence will change from 90 to 60 days.

How does this change impact you?

If you were invited to apply before June 26, 2018, you still have 90 days to complete your application.

If you’re invited to apply after June 26, 2018 you’ll have 60 days to complete your application.

With this change, we are moving back to the original timeframe as it better reflects the intended design of Express Entry as a process leading to expedited results for you, our clients.

Please note, you do not need to update your profile unless you are adding new information related to these changes.

To find out about the changes made to Express Entry and to see if they apply to you, visit What changes have recently been made to Express Entry?

Thank you,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Bonjour,

Le présent courriel vise à vous informer de certaines améliorations importantes ayant été apportées aux exigences d’Entrée express et au Système de classement global (SCG).

En date du 26 juin 2018, le délai dont vous disposez pour soumettre une demande de résidence permanente passe de 90 à 60 jours.

Quelles sont les conséquences de ce changement pour vous?

Si vous avez reçu une invitation à présenter une demande avant le 26 juin 2018, vous avez toujours un délai de 90 jours pour soumettre votre demande.

Si vous recevez une invitation après le 26 juin 2018, vous disposerez de 60 jours pour soumettre votre demande.

Ce changement vient rétablir le délai d’origine, car celui-ci traduit mieux le système Entrée express tel qu’il a été conçu au départ, c’est-à-dire comme un processus censé produire des résultats accélérés pour vous, nos clients.

Veuillez prendre note que vous n’avez pas à mettre votre profil à jour, à moins que vous ne souhaitiez ajouter de nouveaux renseignements liés à ce changement.

Pour en savoir plus sur les changements apportés à Entrée express et découvrir s’ils s’appliquent à vous, consultez la page Quels changements ont récemment été apportés à Entrée express?

Merci.

Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada

September 18, 2025

SINP-Express Entry ISW EOI Draw Update August 21, 2018

August 21, 2018

Express Entry EOI candidates invited to apply: 466

Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 68 points

All EOI’s had Educational Credential Assessments (required document for applications).

Please note that the SINP limits the selection of EOIs by occupation by fiscal year so that nominees with positive employment prospects in Saskatchewan are selected and nominations do not exceed employment demand.  As a result, in 2018-19 the following occupations have been removed from the SINP In-Demand Occupation List: Engineering Managers; Manufacturing Managers; Utilities Managers; Civil Engineers; Computer Engineers; Software Engineers and Designers; Web Designers and Developers; Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists; Electronic Service Technicians (household and business equipment); Economists and Economic Policy Researchers and Analysts.

The size and frequency of EOI Selections will be determined by the needs of the SINP application inventory.  To begin with, selections will take place on a monthly basis, at minimum.  The dates of the selections will not be posted.

For more details please visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/international-skilled-worker-eoi-system

September 18, 2025

Visitor Visa : CAN+

Visitor Visa / CAN+
Have you previously travelled to Canada in the last 10 years? Do you hold a currently valid US visa? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, you may qualify for facilitative processing of your Temporary Resident Visitor application. Want to qualify for even faster processing? Apply Online. This VISA FRIDAY we share information on the popular CAN+ program.
Question 1: What is CAN+?
Answer: CAN+ is a program that offers expedited processing for applicants of a Canadian temporary resident visitor visa. This expedited processing is available to those who have previously travelled to Canada in the last 10 years or who hold a valid US visa at the time of their Canadian visa application.
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Question 2: What are the benefits to applying under CAN+?
Answer: Applicants who meet the criteria of CAN+ do not need to provide financial documents with their application submission, and will also qualify for expedited processing.
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Question 3: Is there any special application form for this program?
Answer: No. The application form is the same as for any Temporary Resident Visitor Visa.
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Question 4: If I do not fill any separate application for CAN+, how will IRCC know I am eligible for this program?
Answer: When you complete your visa application online on our application questionnaire, based on the answers you provide, the system will identify your application as CAN+ or not. Remember, if you decide to apply online, we make every effort to process your application even faster.
For those who apply at the VAC, you must tell the VAC staff you wish to apply under CAN+ and provide with your application, proof of your travel history or valid US visa. If you do not identify yourself as CAN+ at the VAC we cannot guarantee expedited processing of your application.
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Question 5: What are the requirements for CAN+?
Answer: To be eligible for this program, clients must provide evidence that they have travelled to Canada in the last 10 years, or have a valid US visa, such as entry stamps in passport, or proof of the valid visa.
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Question 6: If my application for a US visa is currently pending do I meet the criteria for CAN+?
Answer: No, in order to qualify, you will need to show proof that you have a valid US visa in your passport.
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Question 7: I have a valid US visa but I haven’t travelled to the US yet. Will I be eligible for CAN+?
Answer: Yes. Since your US visa is valid and your passport will show proof of that when you submit it as part of your Canadian visa application, you will be eligible for faster processing under the CAN+ program.
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Question 8: My US visa is valid, but it is in my old passport, do I still qualify for CAN+?
Answer: Yes.
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Question 9: If I provide a written statement that I have a valid US visa, or travel to Canada will I qualify for CAN+?
Answer: No, you will need to provide proof of your entry stamps in your passport, or proof of your valid US visa. A self-declaration is not sufficient to show that you have travel history or hold a valid visa.
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Question 10: Do I have to pay any additional fee to apply under the CAN+ program?
Answer: No. There is no additional cost to be part of this program. You will only need to pay associated visa application fee. Check out our website for more information about paying your application fees http://bit.ly/2E4l9RH
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Question 11: Is the CAN+ program available at all Visa Application Centres (VACs)?
Answer: Yes, you can visit any VAC and indicate you wish to apply under the CAN+ program with evidence to support your previous travel to Canada or valid US visa. CAN+ is a global program available worldwide for all applicants for Canadian Temporary Resident visitor visas.
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Question 12: My US visa expired last month. However my passport does show proof of my travel to US while my visa was valid. Will I still be eligible for Can+?
Answer: No, in order to qualify for CAN+ you will need to show you currently hold a valid US visa.
September 18, 2025

Start a Business in the Northwest Territories

The NWT Immigration Nominee Program Business Stream

The Northwest Territories (NWT) Nominee Program Business Stream offers a path to Canadian Permanent Residency for those interested in establishing, purchasing, or investing in a business in the NWT.

There are a number of benefits to starting a business in the NWT and choosing the NWT Nominee Program. Applicants can expect:

  • No wait-list for applications;
  • Faster processing times;
  • Personalized attention for your application; and
  • Program staff that are there to support you throughout the entire application process.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the Business Stream:

There is a set of minimum eligibility criteria in order to qualify for the NWT Nominee Program Business Stream. A prospective applicant must be able to commit to one of the following investments:

  • a minimum of $300,000 CDN equity to start or buy a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, NWT;
  • a minimum of $150,000 CDN equity to start or buy a business outside of the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, NWT.

The prospective applicant must provide proof of a personal net worth of:

  • At least $500,000 CDN to start or buy a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, NWT;
  • At least $250,000 CDN to start or buy a business outside the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, NWT;
  • Provide to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment a good faith deposit of $75,000 CDN once formally accepted into the Program.

The prospective applicant must also:

  • Demonstrate that they own at least one-third (33.3%) of the business;
  • Where your personal equity investment is at least $1,000,000 you may own less than one-third (33.3%) of the business pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations section 87(6)(b)(ii); and
  • Demonstrate that they have achieved a proficiency of level 4 against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 4) in English or the equivalent language level against the Niveaux de competence linquistique Canadiens (NCLC) in French.

In addition to financial means, an applicant also needs to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

  • knowledge and understanding of the NWT and its economy and which businesses will bring significant economic benefit to the Territory.
  • the ability to make at least one (1) in-person business trip to the NWT to gain knowledge about the territory’s business environment;
  • the necessary experience and education to successfully implement the proposed business plan; and
  • A willingness to settle full-time in the NWT.

*Please refer to the full NWT Nominee Program Business Stream Application Guidelines for the complete list of eligibility criteria.

http://www.immigratenwt.ca/start-a-business/business-immigration-program-business-stream