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Do I need a car when I come to Canada?

July 28, 2024 admin Canada, canada immigration, canada news, car, newcomers in canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:34 +0000

The decision to get a car can impact a newcomer’s life in many ways, from their work life to their personal life. Accordingly, this decision often depends on a variety of factors. For instance, some questions a newcomer may ask themselves before making this decision are: How much does it cost? Does my family situation […]

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Can I be a dual citizen if I immigrate to Canada?

July 24, 2024 admin canada news, canadian citizen, Canadian citizenship, canadian dual citizenship, citizenship

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:26 +0000

Although they eventually become Canadian citizens many immigrants to this country aim to obtain dual citizenship to maintain the benefits of being a citizen in their home country. What is dual citizenship? Dual citizenship occurs when someone legally holds two different passports simultaneously. When this happens, the individual holds the legal status of a citizen […]

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New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries

July 21, 2024 admin canada employment, canada news, LMIA, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared to hire just less than 240,000 (239,646) TFWs. Five years prior, this number was less […]

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Why IRCC may refuse your application for a post-graduation work permit

July 8, 2024 admin canada news, canada work permit, dli, international graduates, International student, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, study permit, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:57 +0000

Post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) are a popular way for international students to obtain Canadian work experience after graduating from a designated learning institution (DLI). This work experience can be valuable for many reasons, including how it helps international students build eligibility for many permanent residence programs. Lately, PGWPs have been in the spotlight in Canadian […]

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Debunking four myths about life in Canada 

July 7, 2024 admin canada employment, canada news, cost of living in canada, employment, healthcare, life in canada, universal healthcare

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:31 +0000

There is a lot of misinformation online about what it’s like to live in Canada. As one of the world’s most popular immigration destinations, many people create a picture of life in Canada that either focuses too intently on the positives of living here or only spotlights the negative aspects of life in this country. […]

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Am I eligible for IRCC settlement services as a temporary resident?

July 2, 2024 admin canada news, IRCC, life in canada, settlement, settlement services, temporary residence, temporary resident permit, temporary resident visa

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:20 +0000

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), some temporary residents (TRs) are eligible for certain settlement services funded by the federal government. Temporary residents are foreign nationals in Canada temporarily, including those who are here while working, visiting or studying. What are settlement services? Generally, settlement services are free resources that help Canadian newcomers […]

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Five free settlement resources for international students in Canada 

June 30, 2024 admin canada news, International students, IRCC, provinces, settle in canada, settlement services, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:18 +0000

International students across Canada are eligible to access some settlement services from organizations that operate inside their destination province or territory. These services, which are offered by a variety of providers across all Canadian provinces and territories, each have their own policies, eligibility criteria, and service offerings. It is also worth noting that the details […]

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Am I eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit?

June 26, 2024 admin canada news, canada work permit, open work permit, spouse, spouse or common-law partner in canada class, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWPs) are for foreign nationals looking to continue working in Canada while their permanent residence (PR) application is being processed. Without a BOWP, foreign nationals – alongside their families, including spouses, common-law partners and dependents – would need to leave Canada temporarily, stay in Canada under visitor status (which means they […]

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British Columbia is introducing three new International Graduate PNP streams next year

June 25, 2024 admin bcpnp, british columbia provincial nominee program, canada news, international graduates, international student graduates, provinces, provincial immigration, study in Canada, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:36 +0000

Three streams will be open to eligible recent graduates from Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programs in British Columbia (B.C.) in 2025. In January 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is set to introduce the following three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for international graduates. Bachelor’s stream Master’s stream Doctorate stream Note: International […]

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IRCC introduces interim measure allowing some foreign nationals to gain Canadian citizenship faster

June 18, 2024 admin canada citizenship, canada news, citizenship, citizenship certificate, IRCC, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:11 +0000

Historically the ability of Canadian citizens to pass on their citizenship to their children, when a child was born abroad, was limited to the first generation. This means if a Canadian who was themselves born abroad, had a child overseas, that child would not automatically be able to claim Canadian citizenship through their parents. This […]

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