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IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants

May 11, 2023 admin ATIP, Canada, ESDC, foreign worker, Immigrate, immigration, IRCC, jobs, tfwp, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 18:27:33 +0000

A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December 2022, would apply to foreign workers who already have a Canadian work permit […]

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Why are there differences in Canadian immigration visa processing times?

May 11, 2023 admin application processing, Canada, Express Entry, immigration, Philippines, psac strike, service standards, study, temporary residence, visit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 13:00:10 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has visa processing offices worldwide. Often, one office will be responsible for a region of the world and serve nationals of many countries. This is meant to help expedite processing times but there is sometimes a disparity in office locations regarding how long it takes to process a visa. […]

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IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in PNP specific draw

May 11, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, cec, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, fsw, fswp, immigration, IRCC

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 10 May 2023 17:01:20 +0000

IRCC has held the twelfth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 589 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) specific draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 691. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment In a PNP specific draw, […]

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Immigration minister reveals Canada’s newly redesigned passports

May 11, 2023 admin Canada, Canadian citizenship, canadian passport, general, immigration, IRCC, Passport

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 10 May 2023 13:56:50 +0000

Today, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, have unveiled the new Canadian passports. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The passport redesign has been in progress since 2013. The government says it is a regular process to prevent counterfeiting and to integrate more modern security […]

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IRCC extends the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot and lifts occupational cap

May 11, 2023 admin agri-food immigration pilot, agri-food pilot, Canada, canada jobs, immigration, job vacancies, jobs, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 08 May 2023 13:39:51 +0000

IRCC has announced that it is extending the Agri-Food Immigration pilot and lifting annual occupational caps for program participants. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Today Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said that the Agri-Food Pilot Program will now run until May 14, 2025. The pilot was established to help facilitate the transition of […]

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Federal court says IRCC’s decision on applicant’s criminal rehabilitation is unreasonable

May 9, 2023 admin criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, entry to canada, humanitarian, immigration, serious criminality, temporary residence, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:55 +0000

An individual with a past felony conviction may be considered inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of serious criminality. Individuals with serious criminality must apply for criminal rehabilitation to obtain access to Canada, no matter the time that has elapsed since completing their sentence. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and New Brunswick invite PNP candidates this week

May 9, 2023 admin bcpnp, british columbia pnp, Canada, immigration, manitoba pnp, mpnp, nb pnp, nois, notification of interest, PNP, pnp results, proncial nominations, provincial nominee program, sinp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 06 May 2023 12:00:32 +0000

Four Canadian provinces have invited candidates in the most recently published Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. The PNP is Canada’s most prominent economic immigration pathway. According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, Canada will welcome 117,500 new permanent residents through the PNP each year by the end of 2025. The PNP can exist because, […]

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King Charles’ coronation: What is the role of the monarchy in Canada?

May 9, 2023 admin Canada, citizenship, citizenship oath, Constitution, coronation, immigration, king charles, may 6, monarchy

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 05 May 2023 12:00:15 +0000

As the world gathers to watch the coronation of King Charles III, there is a special significance for Canada. The new King will be officially styled as the King of Canada, among his other titles. This is the first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years. The last one took place in 1952 for […]

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King Charles’ coronation: What is the role of the monarchy in Canada?

May 9, 2023 admin Canada, citizenship, citizenship oath, Constitution, coronation, immigration, king charles, may 6, monarchy

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 05 May 2023 12:00:15 +0000

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Understanding the Second-Generation Cut-Off Rule for Canadian Citizenship

May 4, 2023 admin Canadian citizenship, canadian citizenship certificate, Express Entry, family, immigration, PNP, proof of canadian citizenship, proof of citizenship, Quebec

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 04 May 2023 10:32:50 +0000

A person may be eligible for Canadian citizenship if they were born outside Canada and at least one of their biological or legal parents at birth was a Canadian citizen when they were born. Canada limits citizenship by descent to the first generation born outside Canada to a Canadian parent. Get a Free Legal Consultation […]

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