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Express Entry Draw

As of Monday October 15, 2018, 3900 invitations for Permanent Residency have been issued with an overall minimum score of 440 as a requirement.

IRCC implemented a “tie-break” rule, which was originally introduced on June 6, 2017 that allows the Officials to better manage Invitation Rounds.In this case, IRCC wished to issue 3900 ITAs (Invitations to Apply), therefore the CRS score and submission time of the 3900thcandidate in the pool will establish the minimum Requirement and most recent submission time of this particular draw.Previous to June 2017, any and all Candidates that met the minimum CRS score requirement in one draw were issued an ITA, but it made it hard for the Department to manage invitation rounds. Any applicants who received a score of 440 or higher and submitted applications before or on September 18, 2018 by 11:06 UTC were invited.

IRCC has now issued over 70,000 ITAs this year so far nearing their target of 74,900 new admissions for 2018 through Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trade, and Canadian Experience Class.

Before this year is up and the target of ITAs is reached, complete our assessment form to determine your eligibility to apply for the Express Entry Pool by contacting us at www.crightneyimmigration.com or calling us at   1-800-556-4581 or at 647-556-1781.

Express Entry Draw

Today April 25, 2018 the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited applicants with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 441 to apply for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry System. To apply for Canadian permanent residence contact our office at 1-800-556-4581 or visit us at http://www.crightneyimmigration.com

Biometrics Expansion

​Starting on July 31, 2018 new Biometrics regulations will be launched. When applicants apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit (except U.S. nationals), or permanent residence applicants will need to give their fingerprints and a photo. To facilitate repeat travel to Canada, applicants for a visitor visa, study or work permit will only need to give their biometrics once every 10 years. To apply for immigration to Canada contact us at  1-800-556-4581 or visit us at www.crightneyimmigration.com

Visitor Visa Tips for Canadian Immigration

Visitor visas are required for certain foreign nationals who wish to visit or travel to Canada. Some Foreign nationals may or may not require a temporary resident visa depending on their citizenship.

Foreign nationals who do require visas must first make applications to a Canadian visa office before they can travel to Canada. 

  • Applications will need to meet the following requirements:
    • have a valid travel document, such as a passport.
    • be in good health; A medical examination may be requested.
    • satisfy an immigration officer that youhave ties to your country of origin, such as a job, home and family, which will compel you to return.
    • satisfy an immigration officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit.
    • have sufficient funds for your stay; the amount of money the person traveling will need may vary based on their vary circumstances of the visit, how long they will stay and whether that person will stay in a hotel, with friends or with relatives.
    • you may also need a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.

    Tips that are use full in trying to avoid a refusal are as follows:      
  • be sure to demonstrate a clear purpose of the trip. Provide compelling reason for a person to return to their country of residency or country of citizenship after their visit to Canada is very important when submitting a visitor visa application.     
  • Providing travel history if the person has travelled before;
  • Provide ties to a person’s home country by demonstrating reasons why they need to return home such as employment and other obligations such as caring for a parent. 
  • Economic factors are important factors not to overlook. Be sure to indicate how the person will pay for their trip; show their current financial status in their home country stability and how they will financially provide for themselves in Canada. 
  • To apply to sponsor your relatives or to apply for visitor visa contact us at 1-800-556-4581 Or visit us at http://www.crightneyimmigration.com

Entrepreneur Nova Scotia Nominee Program

22 entrepreneur applicants have been issued invitations to apply to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream on March 27, 2018

The Entrepreneur Stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in Nova Scotia. They must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business. After operating the business for a year, the entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status. Application to the stream is by invitation only.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply you must:

  • be 21 years of age or older;
  • want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
  • have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD;
  • be able to invest at least $150,000 CAD of your own money to establish a business in Nova Scotia;
  • have at least 3 years’ experience actively managing and owning a business (1/3 ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years’ experience in a senior business management role;
  • have a score of at least 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
  • receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.

Once revising an invitation to apply, applicants have 90 days from the issuance of the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter to submit their application.

If approved and a work permit is granted, the applicant must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in its day-to-day management. After operating the business for one year, the applicant may apply to become a permanent resident through the Nova Scotia PNP Program.

Contact us to apply to become a permanent resident or should you wish to apply under one of Canada’s business immigration streams. Call us at 1-800-556-4581 or visit us at http://www.crightneyimmigration.com