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Canada needs 1.45 million more immigrant…

“Canada needs more people” - Sean Fraser, Canada`s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. Canada is investigating options to increase the labour market as there is still a gap of over a million job vacancies as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. In the …

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Sean Fraser's NEW Immigration Plan for 2…

COVID-19 harmed many global economies, but Canada had one of the fastest recoveries due to its Immigration plans. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration and all matters pertaining have released his latest immigration plan for 2023 – 2025. Skills in the healthcare, trades, manu…

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Canada: 6th Express Entry draw since Jul…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,250 invitations to apply in the most recent Express Entry draw on September 14, the sixth draw round since all-program draws resumed on July 6th. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 51…

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Canada on track to welcome a record 431,…

As of August 22, Canada had accepted around 300,000 new permanent immigrants. Last Monday, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser claimed that Canada had reached the 300,000 level sooner this year than in any previous year. Only six times since Confederation in 1867 has Canada ad…

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Australia: 22/23 Skilled & Business Migr…

The South Australian Government has published a revised skilled occupation list, outlining the skills it seeks to fill through overseas talent as well as migrants already living and working in South Australia, for the 2022-23 General Skilled Migration (GSM) programme. The l…

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Which factors can affect your Express En…

As of July 6, Canada resumed all-program Express Entry draws. Since then, the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in each draw has increased by 250, causing the required CRS score to decrease. Having said that, the cut-off scores are still quite high. Candidates ha…

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Australia: Updates to the Migration Quee…

The Migration Queensland (MQ) Program officially launched TODAY, August 16, 2022, along with Queensland's new nomination criteria and factsheets. Migration Queensland will only accept brand new EOIs submitted on Skillselect beginning August 16, 2022; updating existing EOIs …

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Australia: Victoria Opens for Onshore an…

Exciting news from Australia! The Skilled Migration Program in Victoria for 2022-23 is now open. The programme, which is open to both domestic and international applicants, offers skilled migrants a path to permanent residency in Victoria. Employers and the Victorian econom…

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Over One Million Job Vacancies in Canada…

Statistics Canada has published its May 2022 payroll employment, earnings, hours, and job vacancy report. According to the report, the number of Canadian employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer has declined for the first time since May 2021. According to the…

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Australian Government taking action to p…

The Australian government issued a statement recently regarding the backlog of offshore visa applications. The Albanese Government has made addressing the visa backlog an urgent priority, and the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs has directed …

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IRCC holds second All-Program Draw in a…

On July 20, 2022, Canada held their second all-program draw in a row, inviting 1,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. Express Entry is one of the primary methods by which Canada welcomes newcomers. Canada is on track to welcome 55,900 immigrants thr…

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Canada: Expect Targeted Express Entry Dr…

An internal memo from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed a while ago that the department was considering introducing targeted Express Entry draws to select candidates best suited to meet Canada's labour market needs. The IRCC has now confirmed that…

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Australia’s NEW Options Available for Sk…

South Africans looking to emigrate to Australia may discover a plethora of skilled job opportunities, particularly in Western Australia. Australia is currently facing a potential visa system gridlock as federal officials deal with a massive backlog of visa applications for …

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4 Reasons Why YOU Should Enter the Expre…

Express Entry draws have resumed, which means that candidates who are eligible for all programmes can now apply for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,500 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on July 6. T…

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Canada Invites Skilled Immigrants for Th…

The Express Entry draws have officially resumed, and according to Canada's Immigration Minister, applications will be processed at a 6-month standard. This is fantastic news for skilled workers, who are critical in addressing Canada's labour shortages. This is Canada's first…

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Proposed Visa Numbers for Australia 2022…

With the intention of boosting Australia’s economy and recovery post-pandemic, the Australian Government has released new proposed numbers for the 2022-2023 Migration year. Overall, this figure remains unchanged; however, differences exist within the visa categories, specif…

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Australia: Practical Assessments Resume

VETASSESS has announced that its assessors will be returning to South Africa to begin conducting offshore practical assessments for licenced trades. They plan to assess the occupations of Plumber, Electrician, and Air-Conditioning or Refrigeration Mechanic in South Africa i…

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Important Express Entry Changes Coming i…

The most recent improvements to the Canadian immigration system will involve significant revisions that will have a considerable influence on numerous Canadian immigration programmes, particularly the Canadian Express Entry Program. The new NOC codes have had the largest inf…

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Canada sets an Immigration Target of ove…

Between 2022 and 2024, Canada is on course to welcome a record number of new immigrants. Despite the pandemic, Canada established a new high in 2021, with over 405,000 new permanent residents. Canada just revealed a revised objective of over 431,000 immigrants in 2022, with …

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Canada Express Entry: Draws to resume in…

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, confirmed in a news release issued directly by the IRCC on April 22, 2022, that draws for Express Entry will resume in July, and that applicants currently in the Express Entry pool will be invite…

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