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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Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:04:40 +0000

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the opening of a new regional economic immigration pilot: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This new pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025. The REDI will seek to attract up to 800 highly skilled immigrants to four rural and […]

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What is Pierre Poilievre’s stance on immigration?

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:27 +0000

Pierre Poilievre has voiced major criticisms of the current government’s immigration policies, suggesting that he might table major reforms if he were to become the next prime minister of Canada. With Justin Trudeau having announced his resignation on January 6,  Poilievre is a top contender for Canada’s next prime minister after the 2025 election. Angus […]

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Re-opening of Northwest Territories Nominee Program postponed

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:52:40 +0000

The government of the Northwest Territories has announced that it will not be re-opening the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) on January 16, 2025, as had been planned. Prior to this announcement, the NTNP had been set to open on January 16 and had planned to accept 100 applications for territorial nomination for Canadian permanent […]

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