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Canada ends the ‘flagpoling’ post graduation work permit practice

July 15, 2024 admin canada border services agency (cbsa), canadian work permits, flagpoling, Immigrate, Immigration Law, immigration law column, IRCC, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, work permit applications

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:03:34 +0000

In a significant policy shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at a port of entry when entering Canada.

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Strategies for making progress on a delayed immigration application

April 24, 2024 admin Immigrate, immigration application, immigration application process canada, Immigration Law, immigration law column, immigration processing, IRCC, processing times immigration

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:07:39 +0000

So, what recourse do you have with a delayed application? Thankfully, there are several different strategies available. Each option has its own advantages and drawbacks, requiring careful consideration based on your specific circumstances and often, a multi-faceted approach.

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Path to permanent residence: How to boost your express entry score in 2024

January 22, 2024 admin Express Entry, how to immigrate, Immigrate, Immigration Law, immigration law column, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, permanent residence, permanent residence canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:43:26 +0000

Today perhaps the biggest obstacle to obtain permanent residence is getting an opportunity to apply in the first place. And it’s all thanks to the continued trend of high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores for Express Entry draws.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

January 13, 2024 admin Immigrate, Immigration Law, immigration law column, immigration minister marc miller, International students, international students canada, international study permit program, IRCC, pgwp, study in Canada, study permit applications

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

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A closer look at Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026

November 21, 2023 admin Immigrate, Immigration Law, immigration law column, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2024-2026, permanent resident, steven Meurrens, temporary residence applications

Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:12:49 +0000

The Immigration Levels Plan contains a details of admissions in several categories. What is somewhat remarkable is that not only will the overall admissions from 2025-2026 remain the same, but the planned admissions in each category will as well, which could likely mean difficulties for many temporary residents as well as application backlogs.

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