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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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The fastest growing industries for newcomers to Canada

June 5, 2023 admin agri-food immigration pilot, Canada, Express Entry, GLobal Talent Stream, healthcare jobs, immigration, jobs, PNP, tech work, tfwp, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:16 +0000

Canada is known for having a stable and strong economy. Post-pandemic, the country has seen a strong rebound in several sectors, many of which are seeing rapid growth. One of the key factors in Canada’s continued economic growth is the country’s high immigration targets. The Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 shows that Canada will admit 500,000 […]

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Canada and South Korea sign new deal to promote work opportunities for youth

June 4, 2023 admin Canada, canada-south korea youth mobility arrangement, immigration, international experience canada, international youth, jobs, labour market impact assessment, temporary residence, young professionals

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:00:52 +0000

On May 23rd, 2023, Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale, on behalf of the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the signing of a new Canada-South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Under this arrangement, youth from the two countries […]

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British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates in most recent PNP draws

June 3, 2023 admin bcpnp, british columbia pnp, Canada, Express Entry, immigration, Manitoba, mpnp, nois, notification of interest, PNP, pnp results, proncial nominations, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:00:11 +0000

Two Canadian provinces have invited candidates in the past two weeks of draws under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These draws took place around the same time that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates, which could include those who are also in the PNP. IRCC says that […]

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Applying for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside of Canada

June 3, 2023 admin Canada, canadian citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizenship, immigration, IRCC, proof of canadian citizenship, settlement

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:00:34 +0000

If you were born outside Canada and at least one of your biological or legal parents at birth were a Canadian citizen, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship. You may submit a “proof of Canadian citizenship” application to the Canadian government, which is also known as applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate. Along with […]

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Quebec Immigrant Investor Program set to re-open in January 2024

June 2, 2023 admin arrima, Canada, canada immgiration, immigration, mifi, PR, qiip, Quebec, quebec business immigration, quebec investors

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:29:27 +0000

Quebec Premier Francois Legault recently announced several proposed changes to Quebec’s immigration programs. Among them, there will some be significant updates to Quebec’s Business Immigration Programs, including the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). The most significant change in Quebec’s economic immigration programs will be making it mandatory for all of the province’s economic immigration candidates […]

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Facing delays in your immigration application? Here are some steps you can take

June 2, 2023 admin application delays, atip request, immigration, immigration backlog, IRCC, ircc application backlog, jobs, service standards, study, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:00:34 +0000

When applying to work, study or immigrate to Canada, a foreign national must submit their application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC has service standards that provide the usual processing times for applications. However, there can be delays to these processing standards, causing the processing time of the application to be much longer […]

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Express Entry: FAQ about the new category-based selection

June 1, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, categorys, cec, CRA, Express Entry, faqs, fstp, fswp, immigration, IRCC, ita, language, occupation, PNP, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:41 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of new category-based selection for candidates in Express Entry managed programs. The news comes almost a full year after a bill was passed granting the immigration minister the authority to invite Express Entry candidates with specific attributes to support Canada’s economic goals. Targeted draws have […]

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IRCC announces new selection categories for Express Entry candidates

June 1, 2023 admin article position 1, Canada, canada immigration, cec, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, fstp, fswp, immigration, ita, labour shortage, sean fraser, selection categories

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 14:35:28 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be focusing on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: healthcare science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions trades, such as […]

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Report: Canada’s top five happiest cities are in Ontario

May 31, 2023 admin best canadian city, best cities, caledon, Canada, canada immigration, immigration, Ontario, settle

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:55 +0000

Ontario is home to the top-five happiest cities in Canada according to a recent report by Point2, a real estate website that analyzes national housing trends. The five happiest cities are: Caledon, Milton, Halton Hills, Clarington, and Burlington, which are all located in southern Ontario. While not every city in the top five scored high […]

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