Trivia Question❓What do Canadians call their two-dollar coin, which has a polar bear on it? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
🍁 Newcomer Digest – Monday's Edition |
Could you get an invitation for permanent residence (PR)? On September 15, Canada invited 2,000 people to apply, and the lowest score invited was 519 points. Scores have dropped a little in the last three draws, so this is a good week to check yours.
In this week's issue:
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Happening now |
Featured Story |
Scores in Canadian Experience Class draws have dropped from 523 to 519 in four weeks. These draws are for people with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada. Read our guide to see what your score means. Read More... |
Pro Tip |
Hack of The Week |
Check Your Express Entry Score in 5 Minutes
Your Express Entry score shows how close you are to an invitation. The free government tool gives you your score in about five minutes.
What to do:
Pro tip: Your language test results must be less than 2 years old. If your test is close to expiring, book a new one early. A better language score can add points.
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Take Note |
National Resource Spotlight |
Job Bank
What it is: Job Bank is the Government of Canada's free job website and app. You can search real job postings, see what different careers pay, and sign up for Job Match, which sends you jobs that fit your skills.
Who it helps: Any newcomer looking for work, in any province or territory. A Canadian job is also how you start building "Canadian experience."
How to access it:
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Becoming Canadian |
Canadianism of the Week |
"Canadian experience"
Many Canadian employers say they want "Canadian experience," which means you have worked in a Canadian workplace and know how things are done here. For example, a recruiter may ask if you have Canadian experience, and it is the same idea behind the Canadian Experience Class for permanent residence. |
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