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ANALYSIS: How this year’s Immigration Levels Plan affects the chances of success for Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:57 +0000

Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan has significant implications for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Express Entry system. According the Plan, more permanent residency spots have been allocated for Express Entry candidates in 2025. Two types of candidates can expect to benefit from these changes: Candidates in Canada; and Candidates who qualify for category-based […]

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November 2024: State of the Express Entry pool

November 3, 2024 admin canadian experience class, canadian permanent residence, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs score, enhanced pnp, Express Entry, Invitation to Apply, ita, PNP, provincial nominee program, trade occupation category

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:00:57 +0000

After a slowdown in Express Entry draws throughout September, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased the frequency of federal immigration selections throughout the month of October. In addition to this, IRCC also held the second Express Entry trade occupations draw of 2024, the first selection for this group since July of this year. This […]

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British Columbia and PEI invite candidates in latest round of provincial nominations

November 2, 2024 admin bcpnp, canada pnp, immigrate to canada, IRCC, PEI, pei pnp, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:00:12 +0000

Two Canadian provinces have issued invitations to apply for nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was first launched in Manitoba in 1998 to help spread the economic benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada where newcomers are less likely to consider when they immigrate. As of now, all the provinces and territories […]

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How can my foreign employees legally work in Canada?

November 1, 2024 admin canadian work permit exemptions, canadian work permits, cusma professionals work permit, cusma work permit, cusma work permits, employing foreign workers in canada, how to get legal status for foreign workers to work in canada, how to hire foreign nationals in canada, international experience canada, international mobility program, temporary foreign worker program, Work, work permit exemptions, work permit exemptions for canada, work permits, work permits for canada

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:46 +0000

To avoid running afoul of Canadian authorities, you should ensure that any foreign employees you require to work in Canada are legally authorized to do so. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm You have three main options: Work permit exemptions; The International Mobility Program (IMP); and The Temporary Foreign […]

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What items do you need to declare when entering Canada?

November 1, 2024 admin Settling in Canada

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:36 +0000

When seeking entry to Canada, you should be aware of what items you need to declare, which items are illegal to bring into the country, and which items you’ll have to pay taxes and/or duty on. Failing to declare these items can have consequences and result in you being unable to enter Canada. Subscribe and […]

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Quebec announces its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025

October 31, 2024 admin provinces, quebec experience program, quebec immigration, quebec immigration 2025, quebec immigration levels 2025, quebec immigration levels plan, regular skilled workers program

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:10:38 +0000

Today, Jean-François Roberge, the Quebec minister of immigration, announced the details of the Quebec Immigration Plan for 2025. According to the latest announcement, the province plans to stay on course with its annual plans for permanent immigration, set at 50,000. For 2025, the province aims to admit between 48,500 and 51,500 immigrants. Discover if You […]

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Quebec pauses two major permanent resident pathways

October 31, 2024 admin arrim, canada permanent residence, IRCC, provinces, Quebec, quebec levels

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:13:40 +0000

Quebec has hit the breaks on two major permanent resident pathways. Effective immediately, Quebec is no longer accepting applications for the Quebec Experience Program – Quebec Graduates (PEQ – Diplômés), and will cease to issue invitations to candidates for the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). These programs act as pathways to permanent residency in Canada. […]

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How IRCC’s new Immigration Levels Plan prioritizes in-Canada candidates

October 31, 2024 admin Canada, canadian experience class, canadian immigration, cec, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, fstp, fswp, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2025-2027

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:27 +0000

The Canadian federal government has allocated 40% of permanent admission spaces in 2025 to candidates already in Canada. According to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) newest Immigration Levels Plan, nearly half of all planned admission spaces for new permanent residents in the coming year will be allocated to a new Express Entry priority group, […]

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IRCC announces temporary measures for those impacted by the conflict in Lebanon

October 30, 2024 admin Canada, canadian immigration, canadian immigration news, canadian work permit, family class immigration, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:47:43 +0000

Those who left Lebanon on or after September 29, 2024, may be eligible to apply for an open work permit, study permit, or status extension at no cost once they arrive in Canada. Canada’s government says the temporary measures will offer support to permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and their immediate family members who have left […]

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