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IRCC application backlog slowly shrinking despite higher number of applications

September 15, 2023 admin backlog, Canada, canada citizenship, canada permanent residence, IRCC, study in Canada, study permit, temporary foreign worker, trv

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:22:35 +0000

The most recent data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274,600 as of July 31. Compared to the last update on May 31, the numbers indicate that the backlog is shrinking. In May, there were 820,000 applications considered backlogged out of 2,248,000. This is […]

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Nigerian-Canadian Masai Ujiri to receive Canada’s highest honour

July 29, 2023 admin Canada, canada permanent residence, Express Entry, federal skilled worker program, fswp, masai ujiri, NIGERIA, order of canada, PNP, provincial nominee program, Toronto Raptors

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:43 +0000

The President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, has been appointed to the Order of Canada. This is Canada’s highest civilian honour, which recognizes and rewards those “who make extraordinary contributions to the nation, [enrich] the lives of others and [make] a difference to this country.” Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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How can you be granted Canadian citizenship after becoming a permanent resident?

March 23, 2023 admin canada citizenship, canada permanent residence, canadian language benchmarks, citizenship eligibility, physical presence requirement, settle

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:07:58 +0000

You must be a permanent resident before you can apply for Canadian citizenship. If you are a permanent resident, this means that you are not under review for immigration or fraud reasons, you are not subject to a removal order and you do not have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status. Schedule a […]

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Can I travel back to my home country after submitting my electronic Application for Permanent Residence through Express Entry?

March 10, 2023 admin bowp, bridging open work permit, canada permanent residence, cec, comprehensive ranking system, eapr, electronic application for permanent residence, electronic tavel authorization, eta, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, temporary resident visa, trv

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:57 +0000

An electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR) is the result of a successful Express Entry application. In other words, after applying to any of the three programs (more on that later) managed under the Express Entry system, an eAPR is what applicants finally submit to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if they receive an […]

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More international students than ever are using PGWPs as a springboard to Canadian permanent residency

March 7, 2023 admin canada permanent residence, immigration, immigration canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:00:17 +0000

Many international students who graduate from eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) utilize the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) to extend their stay in Canada in order to work and build a life in this country. Note: As defined by the Canadian government, a DLI is “a school approved by a provincial or territorial government […]

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The importance of making sure to submit a complete electronic application under Express Entry

February 11, 2023 admin canada permanent residence, canadian permanent residence, cec, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, incomplete application, Invitation to Apply, IRCC

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:00:51 +0000

Express Entry has long been a top immigration pathway for foreign nationals looking to come to Canada. The popularity of this immigration pathway makes it crucial that people who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) know exactly what to do when completing their online application for Canadian permanent residence (PR). In fact, Canada is aiming […]

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How to become eligible for Canadian citizenship

December 1, 2022 admin canada citizenship, canada permanent residence, citizenship eligibility, physical presence requirement, settle

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:24 +0000

In order to be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, you must: Be a permanent resident Meet Canada’s physical presence requirement File your taxes (if necessary0 Pass a Canadian citizenship test (if you are between ages of 18-54) Prove your language skills (if you are between the ages of 18-54) Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship […]

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Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone PR

November 21, 2022 admin accord canada-québec, Canada, canada permanent residence, immigration, Quebec

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:06 +0000

Ahead of the release of its next immigration plan, the province of Quebec is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants already living in Quebec. As part of this new immigration program, Quebec would target “graduates from francophone CEGEP colleges and universities as well as […]

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Canada’s Armed Forces is now allowing permanent residents to join the military

November 11, 2022 admin caf, Canada, canada permanent residence, DND, immigration, jobs, remembrance day

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:00:46 +0000

Last week, Canada’s armed forces created an Instagram post announcing that permanent residents will soon be eligible to join Canada’s Armed Forces (CAF). The post came week before Remembrance Day, which is today. Each November 11 Canadians gather to remember the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the armed forces. The tradition began at […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from Georgia

September 27, 2022 admin canada permanent residence, canadian experience class, canadian immigration, cec, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, fstp, fswp, Georgia, immigrate to canada, immigration, PNP, provincial nominee program, Quebec

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:48 +0000

If you would like to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, here’s an overview of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. Immigration in Canada is overseen by the federal government, and the department is called Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada has three […]

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