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The current state of the Express Entry pool: February 2024

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:19 +0000

Canada’s Express Entry management system has continued into 2024, issuing more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates from all three of its programs. The composition of the candidate pool is a key factor in how the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores and the draw sizes are determined under Express Entry, is. While it is […]

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Canada opens new PR pathway for families impacted by the conflict in Sudan

February 28, 2024 admin canada immgration, canadian permanent residence, family sponsorship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:00:57 +0000

Today Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new immigration pathway for families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The department confirmed that starting February 27th, 2024, it would accept up to 3,250 applications from single applicants or families. This is a new family sponsorship pathway that will grant successful applicants permanent residence […]

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How does my spouse or common-law partner impact my CRS score?

February 14, 2024 admin Canada, common-law, comprehensive ranking score, CRS, Express Entry, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, spousal sponsorship, spouse, spouse or common-law partner in canada class

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:39 +0000

Most newcomers applying through Canada’s economic immigration pathways will want to bring their spouse or common-law partners with them. Canada’s immigration system is sensitive to these needs. Having a loved one in your immigration application can impact your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. While certain scoring sub-categories may be negatively impacted by the presence of […]

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Canada extends foreign home buyer ban until 2027

February 9, 2024 admin Canada, housing, housing in canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, life in canada, settle in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:28 +0000

The Canadian government has extended the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act until January 1st, 2027. The policy, which was initially instituted to increase the number of housing units available to Canadians for purchase, will now be in place for an additional two years. Initially, the home buyer ban was set […]

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Can I sponsor my sibling for Canadian permanent residence?

February 6, 2024 admin canada immigration levels, canadian permanent residence, Express Entry, family sponsorship, iec, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, international experience canada, IRCC, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Family sponsorship is one of the largest categories of immigrants set forth by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the annual immigration levels plan. While this form of sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents (and persons registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act) to sponsor loved ones to immigrate […]

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IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024

February 3, 2024 admin canada study, designated learning institution, dli, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permit cap, studying in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:00:50 +0000

Following Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) announcement on the 22nd of January, the department has also set a cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024. According to ministerial instructions released by IRCC, the department will consider a maximum of 606,250 study permit applications in 2024. This cap is […]

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IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration

January 31, 2024 admin approved, Canada, canada immigration, canadian language benchmark, clb, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, language test, language testing, pte core

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:12:40 +0000

As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). This means that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, candidates in Express Entry managed programs, and those needing a language test for any other Canadian immigration purposes (outside […]

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Is there a residency requirement for Canadian citizenship?

January 31, 2024 admin canada citizenship, Canadian citizenship, citizenship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, permanent residents, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:20 +0000

Part of maintaining your permanent resident (PR) status in Canada is meeting a residency requirement. In other words, to avoid losing PR status, those who immigrate to this country must reside in Canada for a minimum of 730 days* over the last five years. *The 730 days (two years) used to meet the PR residency […]

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What language level do I need to apply for Canadian citizenship?

January 30, 2024 admin canada citizenship, canada immgration, citizenship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, language test, language testing

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:18 +0000

For Canadian citizenship applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 years old*, Canada requires that they demonstrate what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) calls an “adequate knowledge” of either English or French. Canada uses four general guidelines to define an “adequate” knowledge of either of its official languages. These guidelines, listed below, are […]

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FAQs around IRCC’s study permit announcement

January 29, 2024 admin designated learning institution, dli, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:00:08 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made impactful changes to Canada’s international student program on January 22nd, imposing a new cap on study permit approvals for 2024 and implementing a new provincial attestation letter policy for international students applying for their study permit. In the wake of these announcements, prospective international students have been left […]

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