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What is Quebec’s immigration strategy?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:01 +0000

Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province and territory in Canada due to its unique francophone status. The Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial jurisdiction, but the federal government plays a leading role in immigration. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations in latest Provincial Nominee Program draws

January 28, 2023 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, federal skilled trades, immigration, ita, oinp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, skilled trades

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2023 13:00:19 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can […]

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Poll shows more people than ever want to immigrate to Canada

January 27, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, Gallup, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, labour shortage, settle

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:31 +0000

For the first time, Canada has polled as the second most popular destination for potential newcomers after the United States in the most recent poll by Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm. This is the first time Gallup has released data on this topic since 2018. The poll says that in 2021, 900 million […]

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Express Entry: How does IRCC decide when to hold draws?

January 25, 2023 admin canada immigration, canadian immigration, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, general, immigration, permanent residence, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:10 +0000

There has been a change in routine surrounding Express Entry draws of late. Typically, the draws take place every two weeks on Wednesdays. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently paused draws for six weeks starting November 23 and returned on January 11 inviting 5,500 candidates followed by another draw of the same size […]

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The Lunar New Year: A Time to Remember and Celebrate Canada’s Diverse Heritage

January 22, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, chinese exclusion act of 1923, coronavirus (covid-19), covid test, covid-19, head tax, Hong Kong, immigration, lunar new year, lunar new year 2023, macao, people's republic of china

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:00:29 +0000

Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year 2023 begins today — on January 22 — and ends on February 1. This year also carries added significance for Chinese Canadians across the country, as 2023 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. What follows will cover the Lunar New Year celebration […]

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British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration

January 21, 2023 admin aaip, arrima, bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, federal skilled trades, immigration, ita, pei pnp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, Quebec, skilled trades

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:00:44 +0000

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Alberta and Quebec draws are recent publications of draws that occurred in December. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Through these programs, interested […]

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Refusals and appeals for Canadian immigration applications

January 17, 2023 admin canada immigration, canadian immigration, Express Entry, family, immigration, jobs, PNP, Quebec, refusal to process, refusals and appeals, study, visit

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:42 +0000

It can be devastating to learn that your temporary or permanent residency application to Canada has been refused. Fortunately, you may have recourse. A Canadian immigration officer’s decision to refuse an application may be challenged if the decision was wrong in fact or in law, or it was unreasonable with regards to the facts at […]

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Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination

January 14, 2023 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, federal skilled trades, immigration, ita, mpnp, oinp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, skilled trades

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2023 13:00:38 +0000

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British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nominee programs

January 8, 2023 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, immigration, ita, mpnp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2023 13:00:41 +0000

British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be […]

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Internal IRCC audit recommends the creation of clear guidelines for Pilot Programs

January 5, 2023 admin atlantic immigration pilot program, Audit, Canada, canada immigration, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, pilot programs, start-up visa pilot

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:58 +0000

An internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 18, 2022, recommends the implementation of clear guidelines for the establishment of pilot programs following an internal audit conducted last March by the Internal Audit and Accountability Branch of IRCC. There have been 11 pilot programs established since April 2013. Of these programs, […]

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