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Pilot programs offer alternate pathways to PR for Quebec temporary residents

November 13, 2024 admin 0 Comments Canada, fmcsp, francophone minorities communities student pilot, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, nbcwp, new brunswick critical worker pilot, welcoming francophone communities student pilot

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:46:26 +0000

Francophones looking for options to gain Canadian permanent residence (PR) may find success through Canada’s immigration pilots. International students and skilled workers living in Quebec have seen two key PR streams paused: The Regular Skilled Worker Program (along with the Skilled Worker Selection Program, set to replace it on November 29); and The Quebec Experience […]

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Self-care during traumatic times

November 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments doomscrolling, global conflict, Living, mindfulness, PTSD, stress management strategies, traumatic stress, wellness

Credit to Author: Carter Hammett| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:46:55 +0000

Managing our emotional responses helps us cope with difficult situations.

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Canada invites candidates in PNP Express Entry draw

November 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments canada permanent residence, category based selection draws, cec, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:43:49 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 733 ITAs in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-aligned draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 812 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment The most recent draw […]

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Small cities have huge potential, says Indian-born Aman Chawla

November 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments building networks immigrants, community leaders, immigrant settlement services, immigration small cities canada, newcomer big cities, newcomer settlement, newcomers small cities, People

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:48:23 +0000

Born in Dehradun, India, Aman Chawla led an adventurous life as a member of the Indian Navy for over a decade. Seeking new challenges in the corporate sector, Aman and his family decided to explore Canada as their next destination. Chawla now works with newcomers, helping them in their settlement journey in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

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Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

November 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments canada rankings, canada rankings 2025, canada safety ranking, travelling to canada, visit, visit canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000

According to a new report, Canada is the third safest country in the world for travellers in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), the North American travel insurance company behind the annual safety rankings, listed Canada in the top spot, just under Iceland (#1) and Australia (#2). Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Canada beat […]

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How IRCC determines whether visitors get a single or multiple entry visa to Canada

November 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments Canada, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, ircc refusal, multiple entry visa canada, multiple-entry visa, single entry visa canada, single entry vs multiple entry visa canada, single-entry visa, temporary resident visa, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:36 +0000

Multiple-entry visas to Canada are no longer the standard for visitors to the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their instructions to immigration officers on the issuance of multiple vs. single-entry visas to Canada, with tighter restrictions on who may be given a multiple-entry visa. IRCC officers make the final decision […]

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Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider other provincial pathways

November 11, 2024 admin 0 Comments canadian permanent residence, canadian pr, enhanced pnp, human capital priorities, pnps, provinces, provincial nominee programs, Quebec

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:58:31 +0000

Temporary residents currently living in the province of Quebec may wish to consider Canadian provincial pathways to permanent residence, given the recent pause in the Regular Skilled Worker Program and PEQ–Diplome streams. In addition to federal immigration options, these individuals may also benefit from considering Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) from other provinces and territories in […]

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Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, British Columbia nominates more PNP candidates

November 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments bcpnp, british columbia provincial nominee program, canada ita, canada pnp, Invitation to Apply, oinp, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, provinces, provincial nominee programs

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:39 +0000

On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) formally closed its entrepreneur immigration stream following a pause in application intake since December of 2023. In addition, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held candidate selections for entrepreneurs and skilled workers looking to immigrate to the province, on November 5 and 6 respectively. Assess […]

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IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

November 9, 2024 admin 0 Comments canadian study permit, International students, sds, student direct stream, study, study in Canada, study permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:17:58 +0000

As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). IRCC has also ended the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants from Nigeria. Going forward, all study permit applications will be submitted using the standard application […]

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