In August 2024, Canada’s federal government announced plans to introduce a permanent residence pathway for workers in TEER 4 and 5 occupations. While initially, it appeared the pathway would operate similarly to the Canadian Experience Class, new developments suggest this plan is no longer part of the government’s economic immigration strategy. Background: Workers in TEER […]
The Canadian federal government is considering introducing new categories in its Express Entry system to prioritize certain professions, making it easier for skilled foreign workers in these fields to obtain Canadian permanent residence. These categories, which could be launched in 2026, aim to address specific labor shortages and economic needs. Here’s an overview of the […]
With the absence of general (all-program) draws, Express Entry candidates outside Canada now heavily rely on category-specific selection rounds to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Recent data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides insights into the distribution of category-based invitations, highlighting the categories most accessible to international applicants. In this article, we’ll […]
