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  A recent diplomatic conflict between Canada and India has strained the two countries’ ties. ( visas for Indian nationals. ) The death of a prominent Canadian-Sikh leader in British Columbia sparked a rift between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trudeau claims there is credible evidence that Indian government agents were engaged in the assassination. Modi denies this. As a result, BLS,  India’s visa processing facilities in Canada,  ceased operations on Thursday, September 21, claiming operational concerns. This covers Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver centres. When asked directly earlier this week in New York if Canada would reciprocate, Trudeau stated that his priority was to maintain the rule of law in Canada. He stated that Canada would continue to do what was necessary to keep Canadians secure. There has been no sign that Canada will cease processing visas for Indian nationals , and new applications are still being accepted as usual. V

Express Entry Latest Draw 2022 – 2023 And Rounds Of Invitations of 15th March 2023 Draw Canada held the seventh  Express Entry draw  of 2023 on March 15th. This time, Canada invited 7,000 candidates who scored in CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) at least 490 points. Express Entry draw 2023       Date Immigration program Invitations issued CRS Cut Off March 15, 2023 No Program Specified 7,000 490 March 1, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 667 748 February 15, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 699 791 February 2, 2023 Federal Skilled Worker 3,300 489 February 1, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 893 733 January 18, 2023 No Program Specified 5,500 490 January 11, 2023 No Program Specified 5,500 507 Total Invitations issued   23,559   Express Entry CRS Score distribution – March 15 CRS Score Range Number Of Candidates 601-1200 784 501-600 3,216 451-500 65,826 491-500 2,603 481-490 12,183 471-480 20,833 461-470 16,836 451-460 13,371 401-450 61,240 441-450 12,672 431-440 13,334 421-430 10,697 41