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British Columbia and Manitoba issue provincial nominations in latest PNP results

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 25 May 2024 13:00:07 +0000

This week both the British Columbia (B.C.) and Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued nominations to newcomers interested in subsequently applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR). Candidates were invited to apply through skills immigration, and family reunification streams. Read on for a full breakdown of this week’s provincial immigration news. Note: Different PNPs use distinct […]

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Canada’s immigration minister proposes new legislation for Canadian citizenship by descent

May 24, 2024 admin Canadian citizenship, citizenship, citizenship certificate, IRCC, marc miller, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:29 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has tabled a bill with Canada’s parliament to allow a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. This means that if the bill passes, children of Canadian citizens who were born abroad can pass their citizenship on to their children. The bill, also known as Bill C-71, An Act to amend the […]

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IRCC now accepting community applications for two new pilot programs

May 23, 2024 admin Canada, category-based selection draw, francophone immigration, immigrate to canada, IRCC, rural and northern immigration pilot

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:05 +0000

In the latest phase of two previously announced immigration pilot programs, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now accepting community applications for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. The two pilot programs are officially set to begin onboarding and training selected communities this fall. They both aim to support […]

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IRCC now issuing invitations for Parents and Grandparents Program

May 22, 2024 admin canadian permanent residence, family sponsorship, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita, parents and grandparents program, pgp, PR, super visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Starting today, May 21st, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to sponsors who submitted “Interest to Sponsor” forms through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC has started sending out 35,700 invitations over a two-week period starting May 21, with the hopes of approving 20,500 complete applications for […]

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How to be considered for jobs in Canada while still in the Express Entry pool

May 22, 2024 admin canada work permit, Express Entry, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, job bank, jobs in canada, labour market impact assesment, LMIA, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Canada’s economic immigration programs are integral to the country’s labour market growth, accounting for close to 100% of all increases in the national workforce in recent years. Due to the integral role that immigration plays in Canada’s economy, employment initiatives are often connected to immigration programs to help Canada’s employers fill vacant positions that they […]

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Parents and Grandparents Program invitations will be sent out starting today

May 21, 2024 admin canadian permanent residence, family sponsorship, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita, parents and grandparents program, pgp, PR, super visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Starting today, May 21st, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to sponsors who submitted “Interest to Sponsor” forms through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC will send out 35,700 invitations for a two-week period starting today, with the hopes of approving 20,500 complete applications for permanent residence […]

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What should I do if I want to extend my expiring work permit but do not have my new LMIA or CAQ yet? 

May 20, 2024 admin canada work permit, caq, ESDC, federal skilled worker, IRCC, LMIA, skilled worker, temporary foreign worker program, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Many foreign workers are unaware that it is possible for most people to apply for an extension of their expiring work permit even if they have yet to receive their new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a new Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec/Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), when required. What are LMIAs and CAQs? Generally speaking, […]

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How IRCC checks if your offer of employment is genuine

May 19, 2024 admin canadian offer of employment, employment, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs in canada, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:29 +0000

An offer of employment can be a substantial support to a Canadian immigration application. Offers of employment and gaining Canadian work experience are often prerequisites for eligibility to many economic immigration pathways. Additionally, having a Canadian offer of employment can help secure a work permit, which in turn can allow individuals to live and work […]

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How can I improve the chances that the processing of my application is not delayed?

May 18, 2024 admin Canada, canada permanent residence, IRCC, study in Canada, temporary residence, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 18 May 2024 13:00:56 +0000

A primary goal for all Canadian newcomers is to find their way to Canada as fast as possible. Unfortunately, some newcomers face application processing delays that slow down their journey to Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration While it is impossible to guarantee that your immigration application will not face processing delays, […]

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Has IRCC’s LOA verification system successfully protected Canadian international students?

May 16, 2024 admin canada news, International student, IRCC, provincial attestation letter, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:26 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new verification process for Letters of Acceptance (LOAs) on December 1, 2023. IRCC announced its LOA verification system among several changes to its international student program. These changes aim to protect foreign nationals studying in Canada and improve overall program integrity. The new verification system requires all […]

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