September 2022 - GIC Canada Immigration

The New Express Entry Drawing: What’s the Passing Score?

Posted on 18.09.202218.09.2022 by Adam Smith

On September 14, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,250 invitations to apply for the next Express Entry, the sixth since the July 6 renewal of all programs.

The minimum Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) score was 510. No specific programs were identified in the draw, meaning that invitations were issued to applicants from Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). The Express Entry Program is one of the most prominent ways to immigrate to Canada.

Prior to the last drawing on August 31, the number of applicants who received an ITA increased by 250 with each drawing. Last week there was a significant increase of 500, and the latest drawing is a continuation of this trend. There has also been a gradual decline in the minimum CRS score, which loses eight to nine points with each draw. However, this draw differs from the others in that the minimum score has dropped by only six points. The minimum CRS score in the July 6 drawing was 557.

The IRCC has suspended all Express Entry draws for 18 months, beginning in December 2020. During that time, only applicants eligible for CEC or PNP permanent residency were invited to apply. However, in September 2021, the CEC drawings were also suspended.

List of the highest-paying part-time jobs for students in Canada

Posted on 14.09.2022 by Adam Smith

According to Statistics Canada, the average cost of tuition in the 2022/2023 academic year will be $6,693, and more students are looking for ways to cover the increased costs.

Most Canadian students vacation during the summer, which gives them ample opportunities for part-time work.

Here are a few of the highest-paying jobs that give university students a great opportunity to earn extra income while still pursuing their studies.

Bartender or waiter

If you live in a medium or large city in Canada, you can earn good money as a bartender or waiter in a restaurant. According to Indeed, Canadian bartenders make about $15/hour.

The earning potential is much higher when you factor in tips.

2. online freelance services.

If you don’t mind working at your computer all day, you can find plenty of high-paying opportunities online. Some of the most popular types of freelancing include:

– online proofreading

– Writing articles for a blog

– graphic design

– video editing

– Social media marketing

3. Cab Driver.

If you have a newer car (from 2014), you can earn up to $23 an hour or more working as a Rideshare driver, according to Indeed. Uber is by far the most popular service in Canada.

However, Lyft follows close behind and is even more popular in some regions.

4. Food delivery

Delivering food for services like DoorDash, UberEats or SkipTheDishes, you can earn up to $25 an hour or more.

5. Working for a moving company

According to Indeed, movers make $18 to $20 an hour (sometimes more). Moving is hard work, so you can expect to make a little extra money compared to other part-time jobs for students.

Canada will pay $650 each for dental care for children

Posted on 11.09.2022 by Adam Smith

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce new measures to fight inflation, including details of a dental plan for low-income families, a one-time benefit for low-income renters and a temporary increase in the GST credit, all part of a plan to implement an agreement between the Liberals and NDP.

Sources in both parties said Trudeau and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will announce details Thursday in separate statements.

Under the proposed bill, the government would allocate money to pay for dental visits for children under 12 to families who earn $90,000 a year or less. According to NDP sources, parents from low- and middle-income families would receive $650 annually for two years for each child to pay for dental visits.

The payments would be a temporary measure designed to cover low-income families while the government develops a permanent dental care program. Eventually, the government may issue a dental card that families can present at doctor’s appointments so dentists can bill the state.

Another targeted measure that was not included in the original agreement between the government and the NDP is also expected to be announced. The government intends to double the GST tax credit for low-income Canadians to help them cope with the rising cost of living.

adians can get up to $467 in the GST tax credit if you are single, $612 if you are married or in a common-law relationship, plus $161 for each child under the age of 19.