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IRCC invites candidates in first Express Entry draw of the year

January 7, 2025 admin canadian experience class, category based draws, category based selection draws, cec, Express Entry, express entry draw, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, French, fstp, fswp

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:04:41 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw. The department issued 471 ITAs to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 793. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw is the first Express Entry selection of the […]

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Investing 101: How to Start Investing as a Newcomer in Canada

January 7, 2025 admin banking, finance, investing in canada, newcomers in canada, save for retirement in canada, save money in canada, save money on canadian investments, sponsor content

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:35:20 +0000

Moving to a new country brings many changes, including probably new ways to manage your financial goals. For newcomers to Canada, investing is one way to help grow your savings. This article may help you understand what investing is, how to prepare, and some investment options available in Canada. What Is Investing?[1] Your Path to […]

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Canada pauses new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications

January 7, 2025 admin canada immigration 2025 updates, family reunification program canada, family sponsorship immigration canada, Immigrate, immigration backlog canada, Immigration Law, parent and grandparent sponsorship canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:22:50 +0000

Canada pauses new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications in 2025 to focus on clearing backlogs. Find out how this impacts family reunification plans.

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Canadian family class immigration: 2024 year in review

January 7, 2025 admin family class immigration, family class immigration canada, family class sponsorship, family class sponsorship year in review, family sponsorship, parents and grandparents program, pgp, sowp, sponsor your common-law partner, sponsor your conjugal partner, sponsor your spouse, spousal open work permit, spousal sponsorship

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:30:42 +0000

Canadian immigration authorities have made several changes to family class sponsorship and work permit programs over the last 12 months. In addition to adding several pathways for family members of Canadians in conflict areas, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made significant changes to Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) eligibility. This article will cover the […]

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Trudeau to resign from Liberal leadership; Canadian Parliament to be prorogued

January 7, 2025 admin Canada, canada news, canadian parliament, Justin Trudeau, justin trudeau resigns, parliament prorogued, prime minister of canada, trudeau resignation, trudeau steps down

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:36:27 +0000

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign from his position as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Trudeau says he intends to stay on his position as Prime Minister, until the Liberal Party has selected a new leader. The Prime Minister also asked Governor General Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until […]

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IRCC backlog shrinks amidst immigration cuts

January 7, 2025 admin Canada, immigration levels plan, ircc backlog, ircc backlog november, ircc inventory, permanent residence, permanent residence applications, study permits, temporary residence applications, visitor visas, work permits

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:33 +0000

As of November 30, the number of applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s backlog shrunk to 1,006,500. Considering that there were 1,056,100 applications in the backlog as of October 31, that is a decrease of approximately 4.7% in the span of a month. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The total number […]

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BREAKING: Trudeau to resign from Liberal leadership; Canadian Parliament to be prorogued

January 6, 2025 admin Canada, canada news, canadian parliament, Justin Trudeau, justin trudeau resigns, parliament prorogued, prime minister of canada, trudeau resignation, trudeau steps down

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:36:27 +0000

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Parents and Grandparents Program will accept no new applications in 2025

January 6, 2025 admin Canada, parents and grandparents program, pgp

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:36:05 +0000

The Canadian federal government will not accept any new applications for sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that throughout 2025, the department will only process family sponsorship applications made under the Parents and Grandparents Program that were submitted in 2024. The department intends to […]

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2024: Provincial Nominee Program year in review

January 6, 2025 admin alberta advantage immigration program (aaip), alberta opportunity stream, british columbia pnp, entrepreneur regional pilot program, new brunswick pnp, nova scotia pnp, oinp, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, PNP, provinces, provincial nominee programs 2024, west central immigration initiative pilot, yukon nominee program

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:00:23 +0000

In 2024, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) underwent significant changes. PNPs are immigration pathways that allow provincial and territorial governments to select candidates that address labour market needs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs In 2024, several provinces introduced updates or launched new streams within their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). This article will break […]

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Manitoba invites candidates to apply for provincial nomination

January 5, 2025 admin British Columbia, immigrate to canada, international graduate stream, Manitoba, manitoba pnp, manitoba’s occupation-specific selection, provinces, skilled workers in manitoba

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2025 13:00:20 +0000

Manitoba issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Skilled Workers in Manitoba under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). British Columbia will continue to accept applications to the International Post-Graduate stream until 9am, January 7, 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs More details can be found below. Manitoba The prairie province held its 235th draw […]

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