Are there any specific medical conditions that will make me inadmissible to Canada? 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:03 +0000

Although inadmissibility is more often associated with criminal convictions and behaviour, medical inadmissibility causes more than 1,000 immigration applicants to be denied entry into Canada every year. This is according to Statistics Canada data from 2019. Accordingly, especially because “every [Canadian permanent residence applicant] and some temporary status applicants, [must] undergo a medical examination”, medical […]

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Recent newcomers faring well in Ontario’s labour markets

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:00:50 +0000

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has released the findings of a report on the Labour Market Outcomes of Permanent Residents in Ontario and its Major Cities. The report explains that the employment outcomes of new permanent residents play a significant role in the province’s economic growth. International immigration to Ontario reached a record 227,424 […]

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A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:00:58 +0000

Calgary, Alberta’s biggest city and home to over 1.6 million Canadians, is notable for being among the top 10 most livable cities (seventh) in the world according to the Global Livability Index 2023. Part of Calgary’s livability is highlighted by how the city ranked on this index, including their overall score – 96.8, the second […]

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Can I have more than one Express Entry profile?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:00:23 +0000

Completing an Express Entry profile is the first step to immigrating to Canada permanently as a skilled worker. An Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR) will be issued based on your score and rank in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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Do I need a police certificate when applying for Express Entry?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:21 +0000

Police certificates are a key part of confirming that applicants to many Canadian immigration programs are admissible to Canada before they enter the country. Express Entry is Canada’s largest federal immigration pathway, introduced in 2015 to help Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) bring more skilled workers to this country. By offering permanent residence (PR) […]

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Five winter safety tips for newcomers to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:30:48 +0000

As many newcomers to Canada arrive here from countries with warmer weather patterns than we see in this country, this article will prepare newcomers with five essential tips and tricks to stay safe during the cold winter months. Canada’s winters are a fun time for many newcomers to Canada, as it is often an opportunity […]

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If I gain Canadian permanent residence, do I have to become a citizen?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:47 +0000

This year, Canada will welcome 465,000 new permanent residents —a record-breaking annual immigrant intake that is only likely to increase in coming years, as the country’s immigration levels plan indicates. Furthermore, data from 2021 indicates that nearly four out of five eligible permanent residents will pursue Canadian citizenship. With such a sizeable influx of new […]

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Five things to do in your first week as a permanent resident or foreign worker in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:45 +0000

For all new permanent residents or foreign workers arriving in Canada, the following represents five steps that these newcomers must take in their first week after arriving in this country. While it is important to look toward the future as a recent newcomer to Canada, it is equally as important to ensure you take the […]

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What do I do if my immigration application is returned as incomplete? 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:26 +0000

This article will explain the steps that Canadian immigration applicants must take if they have their application returned by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) because it was incomplete. Every incomplete application will be returned to the appropriate applicant alongside a letter of explanation and a document checklist. These two pieces will outline why the […]

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What is the Canadian school schedule during the winter?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:30:19 +0000

This article will help newcomers gain an understanding of how the public school system operates in Canada during the coldest months. As many immigrants to Canada come from countries with education systems that are different than what their children will encounter here, it is unlikely that they will be familiar with how schools in this […]

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