In a recent announcement that has generated excitement among prospective immigrants, Canada has issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest draw specifically targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) within the Express Entry system. This draw, conducted on Oct 9th, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 for eligibility, marking an increase of 30 points comparing to the previous CEC draw on Sept 19th, with 4,000 ITAs were issued. Highlights of the Draw Number of ITAs Issued: 500 Minimum CRS Score: 539 Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Understanding the Canadian Experience Class The Canadian…

A New Hub for Global Immigration Services GTR Immigration Expands to Vietnam: iCanPR Co., Ltd We are proud to announce the establishment of iCanPR Co., Ltd, the newest member of the GreenTech Resources & GTR Immigration ecosystem, now located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Situated at Floor 7, MDA building, 85 Nguyen Huu Cau, Tan Dinh ward, District 1, iCanPR is here to provide expert immigration consulting services to individuals and businesses in Vietnam seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Canada. At iCanPR, our mission is to simplify the global immigration process, making it accessible and transparent…

In a significant move to enhance transparency and streamline the immigration process, The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for various immigration applications. This update comes as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improve efficiency and meet the needs of applicants. Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Each Month) As of October 8th, the Citizenship Grant application takes approximately 6 months, a reduction of 1 month since the last update. Contrary, the processing time for obtaining a Citizenship Certificate has increased to 4 months, marking a one-month increase since the last update. Permanent Resident (PR) Card…

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held 2 draws, with total  of 1,727 invitations to apply have been released by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for the foreign worker stream on October 8th, 2024. The first draw targeted skilled trades occupations, while the second draw aimed at other priority occupations. In which, applicants needed to meet certain score requirements based on their qualifications and experience to receive an invitation. Details of these 2 Draws 1. Skilled Trade Occupations: A total of 885 invitations were issued with a cutoff score of 48. These skilled trade occupations include various roles in…

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in the most recent Express Entry draw on Oct 7th, 2024. The department issued 1,613 ITAs in a draw that only considered Express Entry candidates with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 743 to be considered. The last draw happened on September 19th, invited 4,000 candidates solely from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with the minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 509. Provincial Nominee Program : Express Entry process The Express Entry…

According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), over 200,000 Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) are set to expire in Canada over the next 15 months. As a result, many international graduates are facing an uncertain future as their PGWPs approach expiration. The work experience gained during this period is vital for their immigration prospects, and losing that opportunity could jeopardize their plans to settle in Canada permanently. On September 18th, 2024, the Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced measures aimed at managing the number of temporary residents in Canada (reduction from 6.5% to 5% of Canada’s…