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Express entry economic immigration timelines a ‘joke,’ say lawyers as processing times increase

Canada promises the express entry pathway for skilled foreign workers will take six months, but lawyers say it's ‘not working’ as none of the programs met that standard last fiscal year.

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February 4, 2021

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Express entry economic immigration timelines a ‘joke,’ say lawyers as processing times increase

Canada promises the express entry pathway for skilled foreign workers will take six months, but lawyers say it's ‘not working’ as none of the programs met that standard last fiscal year.

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