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How IRCC determines whether visitors get a single or multiple entry visa to Canada

November 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments Canada, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, ircc refusal, multiple entry visa canada, multiple-entry visa, single entry visa canada, single entry vs multiple entry visa canada, single-entry visa, temporary resident visa, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:36 +0000

Multiple-entry visas to Canada are no longer the standard for visitors to the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their instructions to immigration officers on the issuance of multiple vs. single-entry visas to Canada, with tighter restrictions on who may be given a multiple-entry visa. IRCC officers make the final decision […]

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Canada Immigration

Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit

August 8, 2024 admin business visitors, canada work permits, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, foreign workers, LMIA, lmia based work permit, lmia-exempt, Temporary foreign workers, visitor visa, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:46 +0000

Summer has seen the resumption of foreign events in Canada, attracting visitors from around the world and covering everything from technology to agriculture. It is important for visitors to Canada understand exactly what entry requirements they should meet to participate in foreign events in different capacities. This article will outline entry requirements for foreign service […]

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Canada Immigration

Frequently asked questions about visas for students, workers and tourists coming to Canada

July 14, 2024 admin canada border service agency, cbsa, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, LMIA, lmia based work permit, open work permit, study permit, visit, visitor visa, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:32 +0000

Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa depending on what nationality they currently hold. Work and study visas are an important part of the immigration journey for those that require them and are distinct from work and study permits. Below CIC News […]

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Canada Immigration

Some citizens of Mexico now require a visa to visit Canada

March 1, 2024 admin business visitors, Canada, canada border, canada work permit, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, study permit, visit, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:02:08 +0000

In response to an increase in asylum claimants from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican nationals to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily. This change is effective as of February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens were eligible to receive an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Canada Immigration

All Canadian permanent residence applicants must now submit biometrics

June 20, 2023 admin biometrics, Canada, canada immigration, coronavirus, covid, eta, immigration, IRCC, permanent residence, study in Canada, tr to pr, visitor, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy regarding the collection of biometrics for permanent resident applicants. As of June 14, anyone applying for permanent residence (PR) must submit biometrics, regardless of if they have previously submitted them for a temporary residence permit. The update to the published policy means that IRCC is […]

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Canada Immigration

Canada introducing visa-free travel to 13 countries

June 7, 2023 admin Canada, eta, immigration, sean fraser, study in Canada, trv, visit, visit canada, visitor visa, winnipeg, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:57:45 +0000

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, visited Winnipeg today for an announcement regarding visa-free travel. Passport holders from 13 countries will now be able to travel to Canada by air without requiring a Temporary Residence Visa. However, this applies only to travellers from these countries who have either held a Canadian visa in […]

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Canada Immigration

BREAKING: Canada introducing visa-free travel to 13 countries

June 6, 2023 admin Canada, eta, immigration, sean fraser, study in Canada, trv, visit, visit canada, visitor visa, winnipeg, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:57:45 +0000

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, visited Winnipeg today for an announcement regarding visa-free travel. Passport holders from 13 countries will now be able to travel to Canada without requiring a Temporary Residence Visa. Panama Antigua and Barbuda St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia St Vincent and Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago Argentina Costa […]

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Canada Immigration

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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Canada Immigration

IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information

March 31, 2022 admin backlogs, cec, citizenship, eta, Express Entry, family class, general, immigration, IRCC, jobs, pgp, PNP, proof of citizenship, Quebec, settle, study, study permits, super visa, temporary residence, trv, work permit, work permits

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:59:57 +0000

On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients can now see more accurate estimates of how long it will take to process their application. Most permanent resident and citizenship services will now use dynamic processing times. New calculations will […]

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Canada Immigration

The basics of getting a Canadian work permit

March 5, 2019 admin Canada, canadian work permit, eta, Featured, get a job in canada before immigrating, guides, Immigrate, Immigration Law, visa, work permit, working in canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:40:25 +0000

Are you currently in Canada but not yet a permanent resident? In most circumstances, if you are a foreign national, but not yet a permanent resident of Canada, you need a work permit to work in Canada. Understanding the basics of Canadian work permits will help you follow Canadian immigration law and make your stay […]

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