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IRCC introduces new immigration measures to support Sudanese nationals

April 25, 2023 admin Canada, immigration, IRCC, PR, sean fraser, Sudan, temporary residents, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:40:35 +0000

On April 24, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada will introduce new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home due to the unstable situation in their country. Measures include: Sudanese nationals in Canada can apply for an extension of their status in […]

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British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in this week’s PNP draws

April 24, 2023 admin bcpnp. oinp. mpnp, british columbia pnp, Canada, enhanced pnp nomination, immigration, nois, notification of interest, pei pnp, PNP, pnp results, proncial nominations, provincial nominee program, sinp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:00:18 +0000

Five provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial nomination this week. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments, Because of this, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) was established in 1998 to allow provinces to nominate the economic immigration candidates they feel have the best chance of economically establishing within the […]

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Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far

April 24, 2023 admin biometrics, Canada, canadian-government, citizenship, Federal Government, immigration, IRCC, psac, strike, tfwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:26:14 +0000

On April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union which represents over 155,000 public servants in Canada, began a strike. PSAC says it is one of the largest strikes in Canadian history. Throughout the strike, there will be disruptions to various public services in Canada, including those provided by Immigration Refugees and […]

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Canadian immigration services to be disrupted as 155,000 federal government employees go on strike

April 19, 2023 admin biometrics, Canada, canadian-government, citizenship, Federal Government, immigration, IRCC, psac, strike, tfwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:22:56 +0000

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union representing 155,000 federal government employees, has announced a strike effective today that will impact most government departments, including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Some Government of Canada services will be limited while the strike is ongoing. Areas of disruption Most significantly, IRCC says there will […]

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Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady: Why that’s good for newcomers

April 18, 2023 admin bank of canada, Canada, canada skilled worker immigration, immigration, Inflation, interest rate, interest rate hike, labour market, labour supply and demand

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:17 +0000

On April 12, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it would hold interest rates steady at 4.5%. Interest rates have stayed at 4.5% since January this year, following several increases over the latter half of 2022. This rate is still high, but the absence of an increase in interest rates and the declining rate […]

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Exploring the state of immigration detention in Canada

April 16, 2023 admin Canada Border Services Agency, canada immigration, cbsa, Human Rights Watch, immigration, immigration detention, IRCC, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:00:30 +0000

Through the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has the authority to hold foreign nationals (even if they have not committed a crime) in custody until a decision is made on the appropriate next steps. In the case of immigration detention, so-called next steps can include granting a visa […]

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Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates this week in latest PNP draws

April 15, 2023 admin bcpnp. oinp. mpnp, british columbia pnp, Canada, enhanced pnp nomination, immigration, nois, notification of interest, PNP, pnp results, proncial nominations, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:00:50 +0000

Three provinces held draws this week under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). All of Canada’s provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel have the best chance of becoming economically established, settling in the province, and contributing to the provincial economy. Quebec has […]

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How IRCC determines if a PNP candidate can economically establish in Canada

April 14, 2023 admin base nomination, enhanced nomination, Express Entry, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, PNP, provincial nomination, settle

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:48 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing instructions to provide guidance about how they assess a principal applicant’s ability to become economically established under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP is main pathway for economic class immigrants in Canada. Each year, IRCC releases an Immigration Levels Plan, in which permanent residence […]

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IRCC holds first Express Entry draw of April

April 12, 2023 admin article position 1, Canada, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, crs score, economic class, Express Entry, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, ita, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:17:31 +0000

IRCC has held another Express Entry draw. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 486. In an all-program draw, candidates are considered from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) the Federal Skilled Worker […]

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What are language test requirements for Canadian immigration?

April 12, 2023 admin canadian language benchmark, English, Express Entry, French, immigration, language requirements, language requirements immigration canada, language test, language testing, PNP, provincial nominee program, Quebec, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada’s other various skilled worker streams. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Completing a language test is necessary to demonstrate that […]

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