Articles, news, media and blog updates from XIPHIAS Immigration.
BlogOn July 6 and July 20, 2022, IRCC held the first all-program Express Entry draws in 18 months, inviting 3,250 candidates with high CRS cut-offs (557 and 542). See how invitations split across PNP, CEC and FSW, and what it means for applicants.
BlogOn May 11, 2022, IRCC invited 545 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence. The cutoff was CRS 753 (includes +600 nomination points); the tie-break applied to profiles submitted before December 15, 2021 (20:32 UTC).
BlogFind the best country to migrate by comparing Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK across stability, opportunity, cost of living, healthcare, and residency options.
BlogExplore how the 2022 federal budget of Canada impacts immigration policies, including Express Entry, Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and citizenship processing.
BlogUnderstand points-based immigration in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom in 2022—minimum points, how scoring works, and popular skilled migration pathways.
BlogOn April 14, 2022, IRCC invited 787 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence with a minimum CRS of 782, including 600 nomination points. See the draw details and how it compares to the previous round.
BlogExplore skilled migration programs and process, including ICT, sponsorship, and PR visas for Canada, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand.
BlogTo address labour shortages, Canada relaxed Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) rules in April 2022—raising hiring caps, extending LMIA validity to 18 months, and lengthening work durations for high-wage and Global Talent Stream roles. See sector caps, timeline, and what this means for employers.
BlogOn April 1, 2022, IRCC invited 919 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence. The cutoff was CRS 785, reflecting 600 nomination points on top of base scores; key PNP pathways are outlined below.
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