Immigration – Page 4 – Thinking Port

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:00:36 +0000

On October 24, Canada announced the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 and, for the first time, set targets for temporary residents, which includes international students. Each year, Canada announces its Immigration Levels Plan for the year ahead to outline the number of permanent residents it aims to admit into the country to support economic growth, […]

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BREAKING: IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

November 8, 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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Canada ranked as #1 destination for job seekers

November 8, 2024 admin 0 Comments canada rankings 2024, finding a job in canada, moving to canada, relocating to canada, Work, working in canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:55:31 +0000

A new study has named Canada as the top destination that people are looking to move to for work. According to job search platform, Jobseeker, Canada was the most frequently searched for destination for relocation among all the countries reviewed. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration It was especially popular among those looking […]

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Quebec changes eligibility requirements for the PEQ Graduates stream

November 8, 2024 admin 0 Comments arrima quebec, Canada, certificat de sélection du québec (csq)., french proficiency, international graduates, peq, Quebec, quebec experience program, quebec immigration, quebec immigration 2025

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:33 +0000

Graduates of Quebec post-secondary institutions looking to settle in the province will soon need to meet increased French-language criteria in their education. Starting on November 23, only programs wherein 75% of courses or credits were completed in French will be eligible for the PEQ Graduates component. These changes impact college and university students differently: See […]

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Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider Express Entry

November 7, 2024 admin 0 Comments Canada, canada ita, canadian permanent residency, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, immigrate to canada, Invitation to Apply, PR

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:13 +0000

Temporary residents currently living in Quebec have a number of options should they wish to settle elsewhere in Canada. If you’re currently living in Quebec and pursuing Canadian permanent residence (PR), you may want to consider these other options, given the recent pause of two prominent Quebec immigration streams: the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) […]

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Embracing change: Turning setbacks into success

November 6, 2024 admin 0 Comments adjusting to life in canada, building a new life in canada, building resilience after job loss, canadian immigration stories, embracing change and growth, finding community in canada, immigrant experience in canada, life lessons from setbacks, overcoming setbacks as an immigrant, People, personal transformation and career growth, starting over in canada, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:21:04 +0000

In 2019, I packed my life into two suitcases and moved to Canada from Bengaluru, India — alone. It was my first time navigating an airport and flying on an airplane. I felt a mix of fear, joy, anticipation, thrill and the excitement for the great unknown. I was the first woman in my family […]

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How to move to Canada from the US

November 6, 2024 admin 0 Comments Canada, canada border, canadian border services agency, cbsa, how to move to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, moving to canada, moving to canada from the us

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:39 +0000

Americans seeking to move to Canada should plan in advance for their immigration status. Although Americans with passports are used to being able to visit Canada freely, if an American wishes to re-settle in Canada, they’ll need appropriate authorization to work or to study, or to live in Canada on a long-term basis. There are […]

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Café Ukraine: Continuing support for Ukrainians seeking safety in Ottawa

November 5, 2024 admin cafe ukraine, news, ottawa immigrants, settlement, settlement services, settlement services ukrainian immigrants, ukrainian canadians, ukrainian community ottawa

Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:12:19 +0000

Ukrainian nationals who came to Ottawa under a special program offering them temporary residence while seeking safety from the war back home can continue to access free services –such as English language classes and settlement assistance – at a new location in the capital, as they continue to settle and integrate into Canadian society.

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Attending the A.A. International Convention 2025? What to know about entering Canada with your past DUI

November 5, 2024 admin aa international convention 2025, aa international convention vancouver, alcoholics anonymous convention canada, legal opinion letter, temporary resident permit, visit, visiting canada with prior dui

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:00:43 +0000

The 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Vancouver from July 3-6 next year. If you’re considering attending, but have had previous altercations with the law, it’s best to start planning your visit to Canada as soon as possible. This year’s event will mark the 90th anniversary of the birth of A.A. […]

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Finishing strong: your year-end financial planning guide

November 4, 2024 admin canadian charitable donations, financial planning guide, medical expense tax deduction canada, money & business, tax credit, tax planning canada 2024, tax-loss selling canada, tax-saving tips canada, Taxes, year-end financial planning canada

Credit to Author: Shalini Dharna| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:46:23 +0000

As 2024 wraps up, it’s a great time for Canadians to think about year-end planning. Taking a closer look at your finances now can help you improve your financial health and potentially save on taxes. This guide will cover some helpful strategies, including charitable donations, medical expenses and selling investments at a loss, along with simple tips for each.

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