Canada’s Chief International Talent Officer, and the new commitment to skills immigration

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:00:50 +0000

In a recent report from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), regarding a future plan for Canada’s immigration system, the department announced its intention to more closely align immigration priorities with (candidates who have) in-demand skills that can benefits Canada’s labour market and demographic challenges. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This shift […]

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Five pathways for tech talent in the U.S. to come to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:05 +0000

There are many ways for technology sector workers in the U.S. to come to Canada for work, after which this country also provides these individuals with several pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR). Canada has a well-documented need for skilled workers in the tech industry, evidenced most recently by the introduction of category-based Express Entry […]

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Canada to welcome Colombians, Haitians, and Venezuelans through new permanent residence pathway

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:15:55 +0000

On October 10th, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Canada will welcome up to 11,000 Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans through a new humanitarian permanent residence pathway. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Starting this fall, Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan foreign nationals located in Central or South America or the Caribbean who […]

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Upfront medical examination no longer required before submitting an Express Entry application

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:00:06 +0000

As of October 1st, you no longer need to get an upfront medical examination before you submit your application for permanent residence through Express Entry. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment An immigrant medical exam (IME) from a panel physician is a requirement for permanent residence. If you have never completed an IME, you may […]

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What happens if my Express Entry profile changes after I receive my ITA?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:51 +0000

Occasionally, a candidate’s Express Entry profile, and therefore their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, changes after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR). If this happens, they must ensure they remain eligible for PR until their electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR) has been submitted. Express Entry is the name of […]

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Where are new Canadian citizens coming from?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:32 +0000

In the next three years, Canada will welcome more than 1.45 million new immigrants across its immigration streams—in the hopes of settling and assimilating these newcomers to strengthen the economy, demography, and culture of the country. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The arrival of immigrants is crucial to […]

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

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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Answering six common questions about healthcare in Canada for new permanent residents

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:36 +0000

Newly landed Canadian permanent residents (PR) are afforded the same healthcare services as citizens born and raised in this country. Here are answers to some of the most common questions new Canadians have about healthcare in Canada. Is Canadian healthcare free? Healthcare in this country is funded through the taxes that all Canadian citizens and […]

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Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:00:02 +0000

U.S. citizens and residents have many immigration pathways available to them that lead to Canadian Permanent Residency. Due in large part to geographic proximity and similarities in work cultures, U.S. residents have had success in finding job opportunities in Canada. Many immigration candidates have leveraged their Canadian work experience to gain permanent residence in Canada. […]

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How does Canada’s Express Entry system work?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:46 +0000

Anyone trying to become a permanent resident of Canada will no doubt run into the term “Express Entry” more than once. It is easy to assume that Express Entry is its own immigration program but, surprisingly, this is not correct. Understanding what Express Entry is, and how it works, is a vital step before submitting […]

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