Step-by-step: Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian PR

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:44 +0000

Based on the application you choose to sponsor your loved one, you could benefit from increased freedom of movement, the right to appeal a decision, and work permit options for you and the person you sponsor. While the ability to sponsor is granted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the process of sponsorship can be […]

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Maya Nathani : From cancer survivor to healthcare innovator

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:59:23 +0000

Maya Nathani’s journey to Canada has been marked by both challenges and triumphs. A cancer diagnosis in 2020 became a pivotal turning point in her life, leading her to complete her nursing degree and establish Universal Health Hub, a private healthcare organization dedicated to providing affordable geriatric care to seniors.

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IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in third draw of December

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:14:08 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in its first draw of the week. The department issued 1,085 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a PNP-only draw. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727 to be considered. Today’s draw marks the […]

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IRCC confirms some work permit holders may continue to study in Canada without a study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:20 +0000

Some work permit holders in Canada may continue to study in the country without needing a study permit. On December 6, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated their operational instructions and guidelines to clarify that work permit holders who applied for their work permit before June 7, 2023, may continue to pursue their studies […]

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British Columbia selects more candidates; Manitoba ends open work permit policy for PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:00:44 +0000

British Columbia issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) this week to candidates under two skills immigration pathways under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) also announced they will end their commitment to the policy facilitating open work permits to some MPNP candidates in the coming days. Assess your eligibility for […]

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Canadian cities rank among best in the world for quality of life in 2024

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 13:00:06 +0000

Mercer’s annual Quality of Living survey has named Vancouver as one of the best cities for quality of life—and several other Canadian cities also made the cut. The city in British Columbia claimed the top spot in North America, ranking seventh overall and tying with Frankfurt, Germany. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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British-born “Godfather of AI” wins Nobel Prize for Physics

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:16:42 +0000

In a historic ceremony at Stockholm’s Concert Hall, Geoffrey Hinton, the British-Canadian scientist known as one of the “godfathers” of artificial intelligence (AI), was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. He shared the prestigious accolade with Princeton University’s John Hopfield for their foundational work in artificial neural networks, a key development in the field of machine learning (ML).

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IRCC announces transitional measures for some students changing DLIs next year

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:53:07 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new details for international students transferring schools for winter or spring 2025. International students changing schools in Canada for the 2025 winter/spring semesters will now be allowed to begin studying at their new school before the issuance of a new study permit—provided they meet certain conditions. Discover […]

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Study permit holders who applied before November 1 do not need to meet PGWP field of study requirements

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:46 +0000

If you applied for your study permit before November 1, 2024, you need not meet field of study requirements in order to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). You will still be required to meet the new language proficiency requirements when you apply for your PGWP. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had […]

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