Starting today, international students can temporarily work more than 20 hours per week

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:03 +0000

As of today, international students in Canada are temporarily able to work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year. Last month, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that students would now be allowed to work more than 20 hours a week between November 15, 2022, and December 31,2023. This is a […]

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Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:21 +0000

This week, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have issued invitations to apply to skilled worker candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is […]

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How you can expect Express Entry to change in 2023

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:00:23 +0000

Express Entry is simply the name of Canada’s online system used to cumulatively manage skilled worker applications from three different programs — the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Express Entry is also Canada’s main method for bringing international skilled workers to this country […]

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How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:49:12 +0000

There’s a lot to think about when you’re moving to Canada. You have to find a job, a place to live, and figure out where your kids will go to school. You’ll also need a basic understanding of the Canadian healthcare system so that you and your family are properly covered when you arrive. We […]

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Canada’s Armed Forces is now allowing permanent residents to join the military

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:00:46 +0000

Last week, Canada’s armed forces created an Instagram post announcing that permanent residents will soon be eligible to join Canada’s Armed Forces (CAF). The post came week before Remembrance Day, which is today. Each November 11 Canadians gather to remember the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the armed forces. The tradition began at […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog decreases to 2.4 million people

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:28:02 +0000

Canada’s immigration backlog has dropped to just over 2.4 million according to new data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In an email to CIC News, IRCC provided updated data, which is current as of November 3. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since July 2021: November 3, […]

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Canada invites 4,750 candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:40:10 +0000

Canada’s held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw on November 9. This is the tenth draw since all-program draws resumed on July 6. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 4,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 494. Eligible candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), […]

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How can I move to Canada from the U.S.?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:00:37 +0000

As a resident of the U.S. looking to immigrate to Canada, you have several options at your disposal. The option you pursue will depend on your individual circumstances and goals. Achieving your Canadian immigration goal will require U.S. residents to meet specific criteria aligned with the program they apply for. Economic Class: Express Entry Express […]

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New Brunswick announces new immigration pilot for critical workers

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:26:52 +0000

On the 7th of November, 2022, the provincial government of New Brunswick announced a brand new immigration pilot project: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The pilot (a joint project between federal and provincial governments) aims to address critical worker shortages in New Brunswick. The pilot […]

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Annual immigration report highlights IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:00:03 +0000

The government of Canada has released its Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration for 2022. The report summarizes the previous years’ worth of developments in Canada’s immigration sector across all lines of business. It is released along with Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan, the official immigration targets that will act as a guideline for Immigration, Refugees […]

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