Building the Canadian Mosaic: Citizenship Judge’s message to new Canadians

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:36:54 +0000

On Oct. 25, Ali joined 27 others from 17 countries at Newcomer Women Services Toronto (NEW) to celebrate an important milestone in their lives-becoming Canadian citizens.

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IRCC releases expected work and study permit holder outflows for coming years

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:20 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expects more than half a million Non-permanent Residents (NPRs) to leave Canada, or transition to permanent residence (PR) status by the end of this year. The term NPR encompasses those who are in Canada on a temporary status, including work and study permit holders in the country*. Note that […]

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Live Webinar: Investing in Canada – A Guide to Self-Directed Investing for Newcomers

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:04:40 +0000

Are you new to Canada and looking to begin your investing journey? Do you want to learn how to manage your finances through self-directed investing? This webinar could be an opportunity to get the information you may need. Join CanadaVisa and TD for a live webinar designed specifically for new Canadians. We’ll walk you through […]

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These are the candidates receiving ITAs from category-based selection draws

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:08 +0000

Being eligible for a category-based selection draw could make all the difference to Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores below 500. That’s because the CRS score for both the general and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws have not dipped below 500 throughout 2024. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment In contrast, the […]

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Study says international students, foreign workers paying higher rents in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:54:37 +0000

This disparity in housing costs is driven by a combination of factors, including the newcomers’ choice of housing, proximity to transit, and limited access to subsidized housing, highlighting significant challenges for these groups in securing affordable living arrangements.

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How does IRCC use information from PR and international student applicants?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Canada’s immigration department often requires extensive information from candidates to process applications. Yet for many newcomers, there is little information available to help them understand how Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collects and uses their information. Based on IRCC resources, CIC News has broken down how Canada’s immigration department collects, uses, retains, and disposes […]

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British Columbia, Manitoba, PEI, and Quebec issue invitations to apply

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0000

Four provinces have recently issued invitations to apply under provincial-led programs that can lead to Canadian permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia On October 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued about 125 invitations for category-based draws under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate Streams: All draws were […]

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Five common mistakes in your immigration application that could lead to misrepresentation

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:00:47 +0000

Providing incorrect information on your immigration application – even unintentionally – can put you at risk of misrepresentation. Misrepresentation is a legal term in Canadian immigration. It refers to providing information to the Government of Canada that is both: untrue, misleading, or incomplete; and could cause an error in applying immigration law to the particular […]

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Is your partner the better principal applicant for Canadian PR?

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:56 +0000

Changing the principal applicant you use for Express Entry can boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Express Entry system selects candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. CRS scores are determined by factors like age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and family ties to Canada. If you and […]

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Canada to cut immigration by 20% in 2025

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:22:00 +0000

Canada is scaling back on targets for admissions of permanent residents and temporary residents. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Permanent resident targets In the Immigration Levels Plan released on 24 Oct, the government announced the following reductions in targets for permanent resident admissions over the next three years: 2025: 395,000 – down […]

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