New permanent residence pathways for home care workers to open in March

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:08:50 +0000

These new immigration pilots will allow eligible home care workers to secure permanent residence upon arrival in Canada, streamlining the process for those seeking long-term employment in the sector.

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Living and working in start-up hub Fredericton, New Brunswick

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:07 +0000

For immigrants looking to start a business, start-up and living costs are relatively low in Fredericton, in comparison to other city capitals. In fact, Fredericton boasts one business for every 14 of its residents.

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Family work permits restricted for international students and temporary workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:10:48 +0000

According to a public statement released by the Immigration Department,  the new rules will limit access to family open work permits, which previously allowed spouses and dependents of foreign workers and students to work legally in Canada.

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Family work permits restricted for foreign students and workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:10:48 +0000

According to a public statement released by the Immigration Department,  the new rules will limit access to family open work permits, which previously allowed spouses and dependents of foreign workers and students to work legally in Canada.

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Navigating the complexities of remote work under Express Entry program

Credit to Author: Maxine Blennerhassett| Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:32:00 +0000

The rise of remote work has blurred traditional boundaries of employment, raising critical questions about what qualifies as Canadian work experience for Express Entry.

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Canada pauses new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:22:50 +0000

Canada pauses new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications in 2025 to focus on clearing backlogs. Find out how this impacts family reunification plans.

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Canada introduces measures to combat fraud in Express Entry program

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:27:03 +0000

The Canadian government is stepping up efforts to safeguard the integrity of its immigration system by implementing measures to curb fraud in the Express Entry program. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that starting in spring 2025, Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional points for having a job […]

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Understanding Canada’s political system as a newcomer

Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:27:34 +0000

Knowing how decisions are made and how you can make your voice heard is essential for active citizenship

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Canada ends automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:45:14 +0000

This shift is aimed at tightening Canada’s immigration rules, with a focus on improving national security and enhancing the scrutiny of individual applications.

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Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:23:31 +0000

The government stated these reductions aim to pause short-term population growth. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada argues that this will help to alleviate pressures on housing, infrastructure and social services as part of a broader plan for well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term.

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