Canada has lifted COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all travellers including those with criminal records

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:00:05 +0000

As of October 1, Canada has lifted all COVID-19 related travel restrictions This means unvaccinated travellers will now be allowed to enter Canada from abroad without requiring a test or needing to complete a quarantine. While this opens some doors for some, there are still travellers who may not be admissible to Canada due to […]

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British Columbia and Ontario invite candidates in most recent Provincial Nomination draws

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:00:14 +0000

British Columbia and Ontario have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]

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Do I need a lawyer to apply for Express Entry?

Credit to Author: Gabriel Dumitrascu| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:24 +0000

Lawyers can help a number of issues that may come up during your application for Canadian immigration. Unexpected situations, admissibility issues, policy and regulatory changes are among some of the items that an immigration lawyer can support you through during your immigration journey. Lawyers can help your employer with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) […]

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Why October is set to be a major month for Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:11:13 +0000

The coming month is likely to be a busy one for Canada’s immigration sector. There are several end-of-year developments expected in the coming weeks that will lay a foundation for immigration targets and trends for the next year and beyond. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will announce the process for the PGP 2022 in […]

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Canada set to announce the latest Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:43 +0000

Each year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an Immigration Levels Plan that acts as the guideline for how many immigrants will be allowed to come to Canada each year. It includes the breakdown of immigrants from economic class, family class and humanitarian class programs over the next three years. This year it will […]

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CAQ wins second term in Quebec with a strong majority

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:01:21 +0000

The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has secured its second consecutive win under the leadership of Francois Legault. The CAQ was named the winning party only eleven minutes after polls closed. The party made major gains this election, increasing the number of seats it holds in Quebec’s National Assembly from 76 to 90. It is the […]

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Canada removing barriers to permanent residence for physicians

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:54 +0000

As Canada continues to experience a nation-wide shortage of qualified physicians, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes that will exempt physicians already in Canada as temporary residents from some of the current requirements involved in obtaining permanent resident status through Express Entry programs. Most notably, physicians who are already working in Canada […]

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Getting an Intra-Company Transfer to Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:14 +0000

Multi-national companies that have parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate companies in Canada may be eligible to send employees to Canada with an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) without needing to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs can be costly and time consuming so not needing to get an LMIA is one of the biggest benefits […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from South Africa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:04 +0000

Canada’s high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and stability make it a popular destination for South Africans seeking a new home abroad. Canada is always on the lookout for global talent to make up for a growing labour shortage in several sectors. This is largely due to Canada’s aging population and […]

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