Ontario, British Columbia and PEI invite candidates in this week’s PNP draw results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:32:10 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was established because immigration is a shared responsibility between the provincial and federal government. It allows provincial governments to assert more control over the selection of economic immigrants who settle within a nominating […]

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Most popular ways to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:13:21 +0000

In 2023, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada, which is currently home to over 300,000 Pakistani people. The largest share of Pakistani people live in Ontario, especially in Toronto, Mississauga and Milton. […]

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Ukrainians in Canada will be able to apply for permanent residence beginning in October

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:15:41 +0000

On Saturday, the Canadian government announced that it will introduce a new pathway this October to enable Ukrainians in Canada to apply for permanent residence. Effective October 23, 2023, the new pathway will be available to Ukrainians in Canada with temporary resident status and who have at least one family member in Canada. Immigration, Refugees […]

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British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest PNP draw results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:00:06 +0000

Three of Canada’s provinces have nominated candidates through streams of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A candidate that receives nomination by a province becomes much more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This is because the federal and provincial governments share responsibility for […]

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Canada expands work permit agreement with the United Kingdom

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:13:04 +0000

Today, Canada and the United Kingdom announced the signing of a new Canada-United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement. Anticipated to take effect in 2024, the new arrangement includes a number of improvements on the existing youth mobility agreement between the two countries: an expansion of the eligibility age to 18-35 the addition of two new […]

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Canadian court rules prior application for U.S. residency should not impact future intent to reside in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:36 +0000

In a recent federal decision titled Khan v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), the court determined that an immigration officer’s decision to consider an outstanding US residency application as it relates to an intention to reside in Canada was unreasonable. Schedule a Free Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The applicant, Khan, is a citizen […]

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Canada holds yet another Express Entry draw on July 12

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:21:40 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. On July 12th the department invited 3,800 candidates in a French language category-based draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 375.  Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week.  Here is […]

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I’m an H-1B Visa Holder: Can I pursue a Canadian Open Work Permit and Express Entry at the same time?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Holders of H-1B specialty visas in the United States will soon have another pathway to live and work in Canada. In addition to the existing permanent and temporary pathways, H-1B holders can apply for a new Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) effective July 16. The new work permit will allow eligible H-1B holders and their […]

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Express Entry Draw Results this Week: IRCC issues 800 invitations on July 11

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:21:40 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. The department invited 800 candidates in an all-program draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Here […]

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Canadian government announces continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:55:43 +0000

Today, the Canadian government made an announcement on the continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada. Schedule a Free Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In 2021, IRCC created two pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who have either worked or studied in Canada. Stream A has been open to […]

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