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March 1, 2024

IRCC invites 2,500 Candidates for PR in New Express Entry Francophone Draw

Dear future neighbour,

IRCC issued invitations to 2,500 candidates in a francophone draw on Thursday, February 29, 2024. This marks the second Express Entry Draw announced within the same week.

Profiles with high fluency in French and a cutoff score of 336 were targeted in this round of invitation.

See below the summary of the Express Entry Draws this week

Description	February 29, 2024	February 28, 2024
Draw type	Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French	General or all program draws
Invitations	2,400	1,470
CRS Cutoff	336	534
Tie-breaking rule	January 18, 2024	January 16, 2024

Francophone draws aim to attract French-speaking candidates to contribute to Canada’s linguistic diversity and cultural enrichment. Candidates receiving invitations should promptly proceed with their application process, adhering to the requirements outlined by IRCC.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

March 1, 2024

Canada imposes New Visa requirements for Mexican citizens effective February 29, 2024

By EUIC Admin News, Temporary Visa

Dear future neighbour,

This update is in response to a rise in asylum petitions filed by Mexican citizens that are denied, withdrawn or abandoned. The new changes will apply even if you have already booked your trip to Canada so this is very important.

According to IRCC, having pre-booked travel reservations or a previously valid electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) does not ensure approval for a new eTA or visa.

Mexican citizens can reapply for a new eTA if they fall into any of these categories:

frequently fly to Canada and have had a visitor visa to Canada in the last ten years
or currently possess a valid non-immigrant visa to the United States.

If they do not have any of the above, they require a visa.

Mexican citizens who have valid Canadian work or study permits are unaffected. Their eTA will not be cancelled and they will be able to continue traveling to Canada.

Mexican citizens residing in Canada without a Canadian study or work permit are allowed to stay for the duration of their permitted stay. However, when they leave Canada and intend to return, they must obtain a visa or a new electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), if eligible.

Due to the new entrance regulations, Mexican visitors may experience delays upon arrival at Canadian airports. It’s important for Mexican visitors to be aware of these regulations and plan accordingly for potential delays when traveling to Canada.

February 29, 2024

IRCC invites 1,470 Candidates in latest Express Entry draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, IRCC issued 1,470 invitations to apply for permanent residency to skilled workers in an Express Entry draw.

The Express Entry draw results indicate promising opportunities for skilled individuals seeking permanent residency in the country. It’s a positive development for both the applicants and Canada’s immigration system overall.

Summary of the latest Express Entry Draw: February 28, 2024

Number of invitations issued: 1,470
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,470 or above
Date and time of round: February 28, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 534
Tie-breaking rule: January 16, 2024

See below CRS Score Distribution in the Pool

CRS score range	Number of candidates
601-1200	965
501-600	9,567
451-500	59,371
491-500	7,574
481-490	10,095
471-480	17,137
461-470	13,373
451-460	11,192
401-450	50,695
441-450	10,265
431-440	10,474
421-430	9,110
411-420	10,407
401-410	10,439
351-400	56,178
301-350	29,305
0-300	5,406
Total	211,487

February 28, 2024

British Columbia invites 188+ Candidates for Provincial nomination in targeted draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

British Columbia issued invitations to apply for permanent residency to more than 188 candidates in targeted invitation rounds on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

See below latest BC PNP Draw

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
February 27, 2024	Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	65	45
	Targeting 25 Construction occupations		80	12
	Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations		65	41
	Targeting 35 tech occupations		108	90
	Veterinary care		65	<5

The processing time for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remains at 3 months each. Applications undergo processing only upon submission and receipt of completed applications by BC PNP.

See below BC PNP Fees 2023

February 27, 2024

Modifications introduced to OINP application procedures

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

As of February 26, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has implemented a new requirement for its application process. Moving forward, all applicants are mandated to include a consent form along with their applications. This form likely signifies the applicant’s acknowledgment and authorization for the processing of their application by the OINP. Applicants are advised to ensure compliance with this updated procedure to avoid any delays or complications in the processing of their immigration applications.

The consent form must be completed, correctly dated, signed by the applicant, signed by the applicant’s spouse and dependents (if applicable) and uploaded with other documents in the application.

See below important changes to note for OINP applications:

The PDF Attestation form for OINP Expression of Interest system stream applications is no longer required.
The Applicant Consent form must be completed after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) or a Notification of Interest (NOI).
This form cannot be signed by your representative on your behalf.

Applicants must carefully review the stream-specific document checklist to ensure that the mandatory documents are submitted when applying to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

February 26, 2024

The most expensive city in Ontario Canada to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre is …

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

In the city of Toronto, Ontario you can rent a three bedroom apartment for an average of $4,384 in the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com which are gathered from residents of the city.

Unfortunately, accommodation cannot be the only factor you consider when moving to a new city. It’s worth noting that rental prices can vary depending on the neighborhood, building amenities, and other factors. While Toronto offers a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and employment opportunities, the cost of housing remains a significant consideration for residents. For the next month, we will review these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

See below in descending order the full list of the cities where rent is most expensive in the city centre in the province of Ontario:

Toronto – $4,384
Markham – $3,766
Mississauga – $3,733
Richmond Hill – $3,666
Vaughan – $3,600
London – $3,350
Ottawa – $3,311
Sarnia – $3,250
Woodstock – $3,250
Waterloo- $3,225
Orillia – $3,200
Burlington – $3,150
Guelph -$3,128
Brampton – $3,125
Pickering – $3,033
Stratford – $3,000

Did we leave out any? Would you like to ask some questions? Are you interested in studying in Canada? Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Start the journey by sending an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 21, 2024

The most affordable city in Ontario Canada to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre is …

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

First off, Ontario is not one of the most affordable provinces in Canada, so don’t be surprised by this list.

In the city of Kenora, Ontario, you can rent a three bedroom apartment for as low as $2,000 in the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com gathered from the residents of the city.

There are other factors that affect your choice of a comfortable apartment when moving to a new city apart from affordability, we understand this and would be reviewing these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

See below in descending order list of cities to rent a 3-bedroom apartment for $2,550 or lower in the city centre in the province of Ontario:

1. St. Catherine’s – $2,550

2. Chatham-Kent – $2,500

3. Welland – $2,500

4. Belleville – $2,470

5. Cambridge – $2300

6. Kingston – $2,250

7. Peterborough – $2,250

8. Thunder Bay – $2,233

9. Windsor – $2,200

10. Sault St. Marie – $2,175

11. Niagara Falls – $2,145

12. Owen Sound – $2,100

13. Timmins – $2,100

14. Kenora – $2,000

February 19, 2024

IEC invites 4,655 Candidates under Working Holiday Visa Category

By EUIC Admin Business Visa

In the just concluded week, the Working Holiday Visa Category of International Experience Canada (IEC) sent a total of 4,655 invitations to apply for open work permit in a working holiday visa round of invitation.

The Young Professional category and International Co-op (Internship) category received 274 and 237 closed work permit invitations respectively in the same week.

Currently, there are 35 eligible countries under the Working Holiday Visa category. A total of 29,713 eligible candidates are in the pool with an available slot of 38,668.

See below invitations sent under the Working Holiday Visa Category

Country	Invitations sent last week	Available spots	Eligible candidates in pool	Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round
Andorra	0	20	0	25	Excellent
Australia	370	0	145	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	16	12	5	100	Excellent
Belgium	81	271	13	750	Excellent
Chile	100	355	6,891	725	Very low
Costa Rica	10	47	1,717	80	Very low
Croatia	5	255	1	275	Excellent
Czech Republic	25	774	16	1,000	Excellent
Denmark	20	262	4	350	Excellent
Estonia	0	83	4	110	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	TBA	Excellent
France	570	4,487	17,500	7,000	Very low
Germany	226	3,364	94	4,490	Excellent
Greece	13	117	5	180	Excellent
Hong Kong	16	96	9	200	Excellent
Iceland	0	117	0	120	Excellent
Ireland	335	9,135	120	10,500	Excellent
Italy	127	1,106	56	1,750	Excellent
Japan	409	4,207	153	6,500	Excellent
Latvia	5	6	17	40	Fair
Lithuania	18	78	7	175	Excellent
Luxembourg	2	76	1	80	Excellent
Netherlands	59	24	15	430	Excellent
New Zealand	126	1,922	44	2,500	Excellent
Norway	0	105	5	135	Excellent
Poland	43	487	13	635	Excellent
Portugal	28	1,525	18	1,750	Excellent
San Marino	0	24	0	25	Excellent
Slovakia	15	181	9	315	Excellent
Slovenia	4	67	1	80	Excellent
South Korea	1,014	2,968	469	10,000	Excellent
Spain	104	334	59	800	Excellent
Sweden	15	505	7	580	Excellent
Taiwan	150	532	2,014	940	Very Low
UK	749	5,126	301	9,000	Excellent
Total	4,655	38,668	29,713	61,640

See below invitations sent under the Young Professionals Category

Country	Invitations since last two weeks	Available Spots	Eligible candidates in pool	Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia	7	0	1	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	0	57	0	60	Excellent
Chile	5	11	162	20	Very low
Costa Rica	2	2	113	15	Very low
Croatia	0	17	0	20	Excellent
Czech Republic	18	76	5	145	Excellent
Estonia	1	8	0	10	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	TBA	Excellent
France	129	1,679	66	2,200	Excellent
France – VIE	5	890	50	1,000	Excellent
Germany	23	264	12	350	Excellent
Greece	6	4	4	10	Excellent
Ireland	13	128	4	150	Excellent
Latvia	2	6	1	8	Excellent
Lithuania	3	15	0	20	Excellent
Luxembourg	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Netherlands	6	135	3	170	Excellent
Norway	0	12	0	15	Excellent
Poland	2	100	0	110	Excellent
Portugal	2	194	0	200	Excellent
Slovakia	3	16	5	30	Excellent
Slovenia	1	13	0	15	Excellent
South Korea	22	1,373	7	1,500	Excellent
Spain	9	81	8	120	Excellent
Spain ICEX Vives	0	49	7	50	Excellent
Sweden	1	92	3	100	Excellent
Switzerland	6	147	13	200	Excellent
Taiwan	8	32	5	50	Excellent
UK	0	815	17	900	Excellent
Total	274	6,226	486	7,478

See below Invitations for International Co-ops (Internships)

Country	Invitations since last week	Available Spots	Eligible candidates in pool	Quota	Chances of being invited to the next round
Australia	2	0	0	Unlimited	Excellent
Austria	0	20	0	20	Excellent
Chile	1	2	1	5	Excellent
Costa Rica	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Croatia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Czech Republic	1	4	0	5	Excellent
Estonia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Finland	0	0	0	TBA	Excellent
France	218	2,665	91	4,250	Excellent
Germany	9	130	3	160	Excellent
Greece	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Ireland	1	40	0	50	Excellent
Latvia	0	2	0	2	Excellent
Lithuania	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Luxembourg	0	10	0	10	Excellent
Norway	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Poland	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Portugal	1	49	0	50	Excellent
Slovakia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
Slovenia	0	5	0	5	Excellent
South Korea	2	498	0	500	Excellent
Spain	0	29	2	30	Excellent
Sweden	0	20	0	20	Excellent
Switzerland	2	39	0	50	Excellent
Taiwan	0	10	0	100	Excellent
UK	0	95	1	100	Excellent
Total	237	3,663	98	5,402

A total 5,166 invitations to apply under the IEC 2024 season was sent in the just concluded week. IRCC takes three weeks to process an application when submitted.

February 13, 2024

IRCC announces Express Entry categories for 2024

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, News

Dear future neighbour,

With the aim of supporting specific Canada’s economic goals, IRCC created a method in which candidates will be selected for Express Entry through a category-based selection in 2023. Applicants in the pool who desire to migrate to Canada are targeted based on their skill, work experience, education, language and other factors according to the instructions for that round of invitation. Currently, there are six categories under the Express Entry pool.

See below the current categories:

1. French language proficiency

To be eligible for the French language category, candidates must have French language test results with a minimum score of 7 in all language abilities on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens and also meet the requirements for that round of invitation.

2. Work experience in healthcare occupations

To be eligible for this category, candidates must meet the requirements for that round of invitation, have accumulated within the past 3 years at least 6 months of full-time continuous work experience or an equal amount of part time work experience in a single occupation in the table below either in Canada or abroad.

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists	31112	1
2	Chiropractors	31201	1
3	Dentists	31110	1
4	Dieticians and nutritionists	31121	1
5	Educational counsellors	41320	1
6	General Practitioners and Family Physicians	31102	1
7	Instructions of Persons with Disabilities	42203	2
8	Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment	31204	1
9	Licensed practical nurses	32101	2
10	Massage Therapists	32201	2
11	Medical laboratory assistants and other technical occupations	33101	3
12	Medical laboratory technologists	32120	2
13	Medical radiation technologists	32121	2
14	Medical sonographers	32122	2
15	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates	33102	3
16	Nurse practitioners	31302	1
17	Nurse co-ordinators and supervisors	31300	1
18	Occupational therapists	31203	1
19	Optometrists	31111	1
20	Other assisting occupations in support of health services	33109	3
21	Other practitioners of natural healing	32209	2
22	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating	31209	1
23	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment	32109	2
24	Paramedical occupations	32102	2
25	Pharmacy technical assistants and Pharmacy assistants	33103	3
26	Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals	31303	1
27	Physiotherapists	31202	1
28	Psychologists	31200	1
29	Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses	31301	1
30	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists	32103	2
31	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine	31100	1
32	Specialists in Surgery	31101	1
33	Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies	41301	1
34	Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists	32200	2
35	Veterinarians	31103	1

3. Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Architects	21200	1
2	Architecture and Science Managers	20011	0
3	Business Systems Specialists	21221	1
4	Civil Engineers	21300	1
5	Computer and Information Systems Managers	20012	0
6	Computer Engineers (except software engineers and designers)	21311	1
7	Computer systems developers and programmers	21230	1
8	Cybersecurity specialists	21220	1
9	Data scientists	21211	1
10	Database analysts and data administrators	21223	1
11	Electrical and Electronics Engineer	21310	1
12	Engineering Managers	20010	0
13	Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers	21321	1
14	Information systems specialists	21222	1
15	Land surveyors	21203	1
16	Landscape architects	21201	1
17	Mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries	21210	1
18	Metallurgical and materials engineers	21322	1
19	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers	41400	1
20	Software developers and programmers	21232	1
21	Software engineers and designers	21231	1
22	Urban and land use planners	21202	1
23	Web designers	21233	1
24	Web developers and programmers	21234	1

4. Work experience in trade occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Residential and commercial installers and servicers	73200	3
2	Elevator constructors and mechanics	72406	2
3	Machine fitters	72405	2
4	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics	72402	2
5	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics	72400	2
6	Carpenters	72310	2
7	Plumbers	72300	2
8	Electricians (except industrial and power system)	72200	2
9	Welders and related machine operators	72106	2
10	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers	72014	2

5. Work experience in transport occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors	93200	3
2	Transport truck drivers	73300	3
3	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators	72604	2
4	Engineer officers, water transport	72603	2
5	Deck officers, water transport	72602	2
6	Air traffic controllers and related occupations	72601	2
7	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors	72600	2
8	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors	72404	2
9	Railway carmen/women	72403	2
10	Managers in transportation	70020	0

6. Work experience in agriculture and agri-food occupations

S/N	OCCUPATION	2021 NOC CODE	2021 TEER CATEGORY
1	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services	82031	2
2	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors	82030	2
3	Butchers- retail and wholesale	63201	3

To be eligible for a category-based selection, candidates must meet the instructions for that round of invitation and also meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry by being eligible for one of the three immigration program it covers. The 3 immigration program includes:

Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class

Candidates who meet the requirements above are ranked in the Express Entry pool after which the top ranking candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence.

Do you need help with creating an express entry profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Or more information and guidance on Canadian immigration. Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 10, 2024

Canada Announces New Temporary Residency Pathway for Palestinians

By EUIC Admin News, Temporary Visa

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Minister of IRCC, Marc Miller, announced the opening of a new Canada temporary residency pathway for Palestinians that have been affected by the crisis in Gaza and have relations in Canada. These relations could either be a spouse, grandparent, child, parent but must be an eligible Canadian citizen or permanent resident holder.

Palestinians that are eligible for this would also have the opportunity to apply for a free study and work permit on their arrival into Canada in order to assist them with their daily source of livelihood whilst in Canada.

In addition to this, they will also have access to a three-month health coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program to assist with urgent medical needs on arrival into Canada. Also, they will be assisted with language training for easy interaction with the job market and local community within town.

IRCC intends to follow up on this update as the plan is to stay on track with the targeted population required for the year. The duration of validity for these temporary resident visas with multiple entries will be up to three years, or the length of time that the individual’s passport is valid.

As of now, people who are in possession of a temporary residence visa that was issued in accordance with public policy will no longer be eligible for exemptions at the port of entry after January 9, 2025.

Need help creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

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IRCC invites 2,500 Candidates for PR in New Express Entry Francophone Draw

Dear future neighbour,

See below the summary of the Express Entry Draws this week

Canada imposes New Visa requirements for Mexican citizens effective February 29, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

IRCC invites 1,470 Candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Dear future neighbour,

Summary of the latest Express Entry Draw: February 28, 2024

See below CRS Score Distribution in the Pool

British Columbia invites 188+ Candidates for Provincial nomination in targeted draw

Dear future neighbour,

See below latest BC PNP Draw

See below BC PNP Fees 2023

Modifications introduced to OINP application procedures

Dear future neighbour,

See below important changes to note for OINP applications:

The most expensive city in Ontario Canada to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre is …

Dear future neighbour,

See below in descending order the full list of the cities where rent is most expensive in the city centre in the province of Ontario:

The most affordable city in Ontario Canada to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre is …

Dear future neighbour,

See below in descending order list of cities to rent a 3-bedroom apartment for $2,550 or lower in the city centre in the province of Ontario:

IEC invites 4,655 Candidates under Working Holiday Visa Category

See below invitations sent under the Working Holiday Visa Category

See below invitations sent under the Young Professionals Category

See below Invitations for International Co-ops (Internships)

IRCC announces Express Entry categories for 2024

Dear future neighbour,

See below the current categories:

1. French language proficiency

2. Work experience in healthcare occupations

3. Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations

4. Work experience in trade occupations

5. Work experience in transport occupations

6. Work experience in agriculture and agri-food occupations

Canada Announces New Temporary Residency Pathway for Palestinians