IRCC announces temporary measures for those impacted by the conflict in Lebanon

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:47:43 +0000

Those who left Lebanon on or after September 29, 2024, may be eligible to apply for an open work permit, study permit, or status extension at no cost once they arrive in Canada. Canada’s government says the temporary measures will offer support to permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and their immediate family members who have left […]

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Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association recommends IRPA legislation reform

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:33 +0000

Last month, members of the Legislative Reform Committee from the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) released a report outlining how CILA would like to see the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) reformed. IRPA is legislation, first introduced in 2001, that the Government of Canada uses to define rules and regulations concerning Canadian immigration and […]

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023: A newcomer’s guide to online safety in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:15 +0000

This guide provides a step-by-step journey into understanding, recognizing, and safeguarding against potential cyber threats. With October being Canada’s Cyber Security Awareness Month (#CyberMonth2023), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) is looking to reinforce the importance of cyber security. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This is an especially important topic for newcomers to […]

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New poverty report card evaluates quality of life in Canada’s 10 provinces 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:31 +0000

In their first-ever poverty report cards, Food Banks Canada has graded all provinces and territories on a variety of measures related to poverty reduction and standard of living. There are many factors that contribute to the quality of life experienced by people living in any particular country, province, city or community.  What follows will outline how […]

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Canada releases 2022 Annual Report on Express Entry

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:17:37 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Get a Free […]

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Canada to extend Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:44:11 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser has announced that the Government of Canada will be extending the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) for Ukrainians overseas until July 15, 2023.   Current CUAET holders will now have until March 31,2024 to travel to Canada and those who are already in Canada have until the same date to extend […]

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IRCC to announce updated Ukrainian immigration measures today

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:44:11 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser will make an announcement this afternoon regarding updates to Canada’s Ukraine immigration measures. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as more information becomes available. The announcement will be available on YouTube in the link below. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Canada Ukraine […]

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IRCC and Canada’s provinces continue working together to welcome Ukrainians

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:31 +0000

Today marks one year since the beginning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UNHCR reports more than 7 million people in Ukraine have been displaced since February 2022. Many of them have fled to neighbouring countries such as Poland and Moldova, but others decide to go further abroad, including Canada. What is Canada doing for displaced Ukrainians? […]

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Canada releases Annual Report on Express Entry for 2021

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:22 +0000

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry – the federal government’s primary immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Launched in 2015, Express Entry manages three different programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled […]

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Sean Fraser tables strategy for temporary residents who want to become Canadian permanent residents

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:26:58 +0000

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has tabled a plan to expand pathways to permanent residence for international students and temporary foreign workers. On September 20 during routine proceedings, Fraser tabled a strategy to expand transitions to permanent residence for foreign workers and international students with significant work experience in sectors with persistent labour shortages. The documents […]

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