New immigration fees effective December 1

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2024 13:00:17 +0000

Canada’s immigration department has raised several application fees, effective December 1 2024. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Here are the new fees, compared with the old fees: What if you paid the old fee? If you’ve already submitted a complete online application prior to the increase, the new fees […]

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IRCC’s backlog shrinks for the first time in months

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:23 +0000

As of October 31, there were 1,056,100 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog. This is a decrease of 3.73% from the 1,097,000 applications that remained in the backlog as of September 30. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration As per the data, the total number of applications in all IRCC […]

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Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Four provinces held immigration draws for candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Most candidates were invited through economic immigration streams which selected them for their professional experience, current employment, education, and other employment-related factors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial immigration results (November 21-29) Alberta On November 21 the Alberta […]

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Can I get Ontario health coverage on a work permit?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:00:29 +0000

Work permit holders in Ontario may be eligible for provincial healthcare coverage, depending on their current residence and working status in the province. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) can cover medical services such as: Appointments with a family doctor; Visits to walk-in clinics and some other health care providers; Emergency room visits; Medical tests, […]

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How donating food this holiday season can help families in need

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:19:50 +0000

The holiday season often brings out the best in Canadians, with many giving back to their communities through food donations, volunteer work, and fundraising efforts. However, for thousands of families across the country, this time of year highlights the growing challenge of food insecurity.

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Moving from an international to Canadian driver’s licence: a Provincial and Territorial Guide

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:49:40 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, you might already have a driver’s licence and substantial driving experience from your home country. But does that mean you can automatically drive in Canada?

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ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000

Previous years of Express Entry draws can help us make reasonable estimates of how many Invitations to Apply (ITAs) we might expect to see issued for the remainder of 2024. Should the number of ITAs issued in the remainder of 2024, relative to the landing target for 2025, be the same as it was on […]

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How to get money from employment insurance if you’re laid off in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:07 +0000

If you get laid off in Canada, you may be eligible to receive money from the federal government’s employment insurance (EI) program. If you lose your job through no fault of your own, EI regular benefits can replace a portion of your lost income while you search for your next job—up to $668 per week […]

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These industries have the highest retention rates for work permit holders who become permanent residents

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:30:50 +0000

The healthcare and social assistance sectors had the highest retention rates of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) who become permanent residents, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. The study by Stats Can found that the retention rate—the percentage of TFWs who remained working in the same sector after having received permanent residency (PR)—varied dramatically […]

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Live Webinar: Canadian Banking Essentials: Helpful Tips for Newcomers

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:00:27 +0000

Are you new to Canada and looking to understand the basics of banking? Here’s a webinar that may help you get started with the information you may need to know. Join Canada Visa and TD for a live webinar designed to help newcomers learn some of the essentials of the Canadian banking system. Whether you’re […]

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