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What Level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Do You Need for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?

If you’re an international student planning to stay and work in Canada after completing your studies, understanding the language requirements for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is crucial. The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) are Canada’s national standards to assess English and French language proficiency, respectively. Here’s a breakdown… Continue reading What Level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Do You Need for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?

Express Entry Draw #351 – Canadian Experience Class – June 12, 2025

Canada continues to be a beacon of hope for skilled foreign workers seeking permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) — a streamlined immigration program under the Express Entry system tailored for individuals with skilled Canadian work experience. The most recent draw on June 12, 2025, provides important insights for prospective applicants aiming to… Continue reading Express Entry Draw #351 – Canadian Experience Class – June 12, 2025

Express Entry Draw #349 – June 04, 2025 – Healthcare and social services occupations

Express Entry Draw Update: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations – June 4, 2025 Canada continues its commitment to strengthening the healthcare and social services sectors with another targeted Express Entry draw held on June 4, 2025. This is the second draw for this stream in 2025. The draws focused specifically on healthcare and social services… Continue reading Express Entry Draw #349 – June 04, 2025 – Healthcare and social services occupations

What if your study permit expires?

A study permit is usually valid for the length of your study program, plus an extra 90 days. You can find the expiry date in the top right corner of your permit. The extra 90 days gives you time to extend your stay in Canada. Once you lose your status, you can’t study in Canada until… Continue reading What if your study permit expires?

Express Entry draw #237– January 11, 2023

Express Entry’s first draw of 2023. CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 507 No Program Specified Number of invitations issued: 5,500 Date and time of round: January 11, 2023 16:14:19 UTC

Canada invites 4,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw

On November 23, Canada held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw. This is the eleventh draw since all-program draws resumed on July 6. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 4,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 491. Eligible candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC),… Continue reading Canada invites 4,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw

Program delivery update: NOC 2021

On November 16, 2022, IRCC is switching to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the current NOC 2016 skill type and skill level structure (NOC 0, A, B, C and D) will be replaced with a 6-category system representing the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) needed for a someone… Continue reading Program delivery update: NOC 2021

Truck drivers are now eligible for Express Entry

Last week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the NOC 2021 and made 16 new occupations professions eligible for Express Entry. Truck driving is among them due to significant labour shortages within the sector. NOC 2021 is a revision of Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) system. A shortage of truck driversThe industry is facing an acute shortage of skilled workers… Continue reading Truck drivers are now eligible for Express Entry

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