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Why a Canadian PR may lose their status

February 14, 2023 admin canada permament residence, immigration, irpa, loss of status, permanent resident, PR

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:02 +0000

According to a 2021 news release, Canada welcomed its highest-ever number of immigrants to the country last year and immigration accounts for around 75% of Canada’s population growth. Projections from that same release suggest that immigrants may represent up to 30% of Canada’s total population by 2036, up 9.3% from 2011 (20.7%). Discover if You […]

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How much money do I require for my proof of funds as an Express Entry applicant?

February 13, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, Express Entry, family immigration, immigration, IRCC, proof of funds

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:47 +0000

Proof of funds is how a prospective Canadian immigrant shows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that they possess enough money to settle in Canada. Proof of funds is a vital part of the Canadian immigration application process because they remove any doubt that IRCC may have surrounding an applicant’s ability to financially support themselves […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba issue invitations in latest Provincial Nominee Program draws

February 11, 2023 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, federal skilled trades, immigration, ita, oinp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, skilled trades

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 12:00:26 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous for gaining […]

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Work experience requirement cut in half for applicants in Canada’s caregiver pilot programs

February 10, 2023 admin Canada, canada work experience, caregivers, childcare, healthcare, home support worker pilot, immigration, IRCC, jobs, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:48:11 +0000

Speaking from Scarborough today, Members of Parliament Salma Zahid and Rechie Valdez announced that the amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to qualify for permanent residence is being reduced from 24 to 12 months. The change will take effect as of April 30, 2023, and is retrospective for caregivers who have […]

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Answering six common questions about healthcare in Canada for new permanent residents

February 10, 2023 admin Alberta, British Columbia, canada healthcare, canada immigration, canadian permanent residence, health card, health insurance, healthcare in canada, immigration, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, NUNAVUT, Ontario, permanent resident, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, settle, Yukon

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:36 +0000

Newly landed Canadian permanent residents (PR) are afforded the same healthcare services as citizens born and raised in this country. Here are answers to some of the most common questions new Canadians have about healthcare in Canada. Is Canadian healthcare free? Healthcare in this country is funded through the taxes that all Canadian citizens and […]

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Why does Canada have a Black History Month?

February 9, 2023 admin 2021 census, Anti-Racism, black canadians, Black History Month, Canada, immigration, immigration levels plan

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:35 +0000

Black Canadians, and newcomers, have had a significant impact on how Canada has grown as a country. They have done so in the face of historic systemic racism and other obstacles that many non-racialized immigrants are less likely to encounter. To mark the contributions of Black Canadians, the government began to officially recognize February as […]

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IRCC launches application tracker for Express Entry and PNP candidates

February 8, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, Immigrate, immigration, IRCC, PNP, provincial nominee program, status tracker

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:19:17 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that they are expanding online application status trackers to four new categories. These status trackers will allow clients to monitor their application and stay informed on any updates regarding actions that may be required to keep their file moving. The new status trackers are for Express Entry […]

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Why birth rates are low in Canada and much of the Western world

February 8, 2023 admin birth rate, Canada, canada immigration, covid-19, Greece, immigration, population growth, statistics canada, United States, western world, workforce growth

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:15 +0000

Birth rates are low in much of the western world. For instance, in the United States of America, “the [national] birth rate has fallen by 20%” over the last 15 years. Elsewhere, Greece has seen a 30% decline in births since 2008. Canada is in a similar situation. Canada’s fertility rate currently falls short of […]

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8 FAQs about Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) from WES applicants immigrating to Canada

February 8, 2023 admin eca, educational credential assessment, Express Entry, immigration, PR, sponsor content, wes, work in Canada, world education services

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:38 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires applicants who are pursuing Canadian immigration pathways, the Express Entry pathway in particular, to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). Every ECA submitted by a prospective Canadian immigrant is reviewed by IRCC to assess the equivalency of educational credentials (degrees, diplomas, certificates, and so on) earned in other […]

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Express Entry: How to get a high Comprehensive Ranking System score 

February 8, 2023 admin comprehensive ranking score, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, express entry pool, immigration, Invitation to Apply, language ability

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:16 +0000

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank skilled worker candidates who want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. Express Entry is a system that manages applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic class immigrants. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Express […]

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