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Marc Miller announces further measures to enhance border security

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:16:27 +0000

In a press conference today, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty announced further measures aimed at enhancing border security and integrity. Minister Miller provided information on the effects of new visitor visa policies, and measures targeting abuse in Canada’s asylum system, and discussed the possibility of forthcoming changes […]

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Canada holds first CEC draw of the year

January 8, 2025 admin 0 Comments canadian experience class, cec, draw announcement, Express Entry, express entry draw, federal skilled trades progr, federal skilled worker program, fswp, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:26:46 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 1,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 542. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment […]

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New to Canada? You may be eligible for government-funded settlement services

January 1, 2025 admin Canada, free services for newcomers, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, settle in canada, settlement service providers, settlement services, settlement services in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:11 +0000

Some newcomers arriving to Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help support them in adapting to life in Canada. Settlement services can help newcomers with tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, finding employment, and even making new friends. Studies have shown […]

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Ban on flagpoling now in effect

December 30, 2024 admin Canada, canadian border services agency, canadian free trade agreements, cbsa, flagpoling, flagpoling ban, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, same day immigration services, study permit, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0000

As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect. Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to apply directly to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to extend their stay in […]

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Ban on flagpoling comes into effect today

December 24, 2024 admin Canada, canadian border services agency, canadian free trade agreements, cbsa, flagpoling, flagpoling ban, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, same day immigration services, study permit, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0000

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Flagpoling set to end as IRCC tightens border security: Marc Miller

December 18, 2024 admin Canada, canadian border, canadian border services agency, canadian port of entry, cbsa, flagpoling, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, pgwp, post-graduation work permit

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:08:24 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to end flagpoling. In a televised interview on Tuesday, Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that “closing the loophole” is one of the ways the department is beefing up border security. “People who are here on a work permit or what not…will be turned around right away,” he […]

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IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in first French-language draw of December

December 3, 2024 admin canadian permanent residence, canadian pr, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:01:05 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) in another Express Entry draw. The department issued 800 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection for candidates with French-language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 466 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment […]

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IRCC invites more Express Entry candidates in first draw of December

December 2, 2024 admin canadian permanent residence, canadian pr, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:01:05 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) in another Express Entry draw. The department issued 676 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 705 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s candidate selection […]

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New immigration fees effective December 1

December 2, 2024 admin application fees, Canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, ircc fees update, new application fees 2024, pgwp, post graduate work permits, processing fees

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2024 13:00:17 +0000

Canada’s immigration department has raised several application fees, effective December 1 2024. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Here are the new fees, compared with the old fees: What if you paid the old fee? If you’ve already submitted a complete online application prior to the increase, the new fees […]

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Can I get Ontario health coverage on a work permit?

November 30, 2024 admin canadian work permit, healthcare, healthcare coverage for work permit holders, healthcare coverage in ontario, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, Ontario, Work, work permit holders in ontario

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:00:29 +0000

Work permit holders in Ontario may be eligible for provincial healthcare coverage, depending on their current residence and working status in the province. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) can cover medical services such as: Appointments with a family doctor; Visits to walk-in clinics and some other health care providers; Emergency room visits; Medical tests, […]

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