These are the TEER 2 and 3 jobs that can still get your spouse a family open work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:19:17 +0000

The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit. On January 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that spouses of foreign workers would only be eligible for spousal open work permits (SOWPs) if their spouse worked in […]

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Canada announces study permit cap for 2025

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:24:11 +0000

The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 505,162 for the remainder of 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this cap in ministerial instructions posted on January 18, 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22 to December 31, 2025. The department will only process study permit applications until the […]

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Family work permits restricted for international students and temporary workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:10:48 +0000

According to a public statement released by the Immigration Department,  the new rules will limit access to family open work permits, which previously allowed spouses and dependents of foreign workers and students to work legally in Canada.

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Family work permits restricted for foreign students and workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:10:48 +0000

According to a public statement released by the Immigration Department,  the new rules will limit access to family open work permits, which previously allowed spouses and dependents of foreign workers and students to work legally in Canada.

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How to check if your immigration representative is authorized

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:25 +0000

If you choose to use a professional immigration representative, you should ensure that your representative is legally authorized to act in that capacity. Even in the face of strict rules and fines for offenders, newcomers to Canada are often targeted by immigration scams from fraudulent consultants and representatives. The rate of incidence is high enough […]

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Navigating the complexities of remote work under Express Entry program

Credit to Author: Maxine Blennerhassett| Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:32:00 +0000

The rise of remote work has blurred traditional boundaries of employment, raising critical questions about what qualifies as Canadian work experience for Express Entry.

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What is Express Entry’s tie-breaking rule and how does it work?

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:12 +0000

The tie-breaking rule can be a determining factor when it comes to a candidate receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry. Each Express Entry draw invites a specific number of candidates to apply for PR. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Note: To apply for PR through Express […]

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Living and working in flourishing Calgary, Alberta

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:42:06 +0000

Looking to move out West? Calgary, Alberta, has a lot to offer newcomers. Our ‘Find a City’ series explores ‘Cowtown.’ Updated January 2022: Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, […]

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PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:00:08 +0000

Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets. This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTNP), which had planned to accept 100 applications for provincial […]

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Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:32 +0000

Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and other non-European countries. Share your opinion with Angus Reid and get rewarded Previously, Canadian […]

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