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Canada celebrates Citizenship Week 2024

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:10 +0000

Canada is celebrating its annual Citizenship Week. In a statement released by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Immigration Minister Marc Miller said that this week is an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on what it means to be Canadian. The week runs from May 13-19. The Minister will mark the week by attending several […]

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The state of the Express Entry pool: April 2024

May 14, 2024 admin canada ita, canadian permanent residence, canadian pr, category-based selection draw, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, Express Entry, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:37 +0000

April has seen more Express Entry draws, as immigration continues throughout the year. Last month mirrored March in terms of draw types and sizes, with potential patterns emerging for 2024. Read on to learn what the current state of the Express Entry candidate pool is, what draws occurred in April, and how this can impact […]

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Which country allows international students to work the most hours?

May 13, 2024 admin canada news, International student, IRCC, PAL, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:36 +0000

On April 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will soon allow international students to work off-campus for 24 hours per week while classes are in session. This announcement came during a press conference, where IRCC officially revealed that it would not be extending the temporary policy. IRCC’s temporary policy allowed international […]

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Provincial and federal immigration ministers meet to discuss shared priorities

May 11, 2024 admin Canada, immigrate to canada, immigration levels plan, IRCC, marc miller, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 11 May 2024 13:00:55 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller met with provincial and territorial immigration ministers in Montreal on May 10 to discuss shared priorities for the future of immigration in Canada. Together, the ministers make up the Federation of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). The FMRI is a decision-making body that aims to support an effective Canadian immigration system. […]

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How do I check the status of my IRCC application?

May 10, 2024 admin Canada, canadian work permit, Express Entry, gcms notes, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, online applications, study permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:50 +0000

Being up to date on the status of an application is often a primary consideration for newcomers who have applied to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although most immigration candidates and applicants will be able to get an abridged application update from their secure IRCC account (or relevant application portal), there are other options […]

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IRCC introduces new temporary policy for PR applicants from Hong Kong

May 9, 2024 admin Canada, canadian permanent residence, Hong Kong, immigration refugees and, IRCC, open work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 09 May 2024 13:00:11 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new temporary policy to help permanent residence (PR) applicants from Hong Kong to remain in Canada while they wait for a decision on their application. This temporary policy is a response to a high volume of applications for the initial temporary public policy for Hong Kong […]

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IRCC approves Manitoba’s request to extend work permits for some PNP candidates

May 8, 2024 admin IRCC, Manitoba, marc miller, mpnp, pgwp, PNP, provinces, temporary residence

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 18:19:10 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has approved a request by the government of Manitoba to extend temporary resident status for some nominees identified in the province’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the nominees all have work permits that are set to expire in 2024 and are mainly Post Graduation […]

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Six common issues with IRCC applications and how to fix them

May 8, 2024 admin Canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, ircc webform, online applications

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:26 +0000

Applying to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online is an integral part of the immigration process, whether for those on a work or study permit, permanent residents, and even tourists. Due to this widespread use, newcomers can sometimes experience technical issues in different parts of the application process—be it when opening and uploading documents, […]

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Parents and Grandparents program will reopen this month

May 6, 2024 admin family class immigration, family sponsorship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, parents and grandparents program, pgp, super visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 06 May 2024 18:00:45 +0000

The Parents and Grandparents program (PGP) is set to reopen this month, as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) prepares to send out invitations to potential sponsors. The department confirmed via an announcement that starting May 21st, 2024, it will send out 35,700 invitations with the hope of approving 20,500 complete applications. Sponsor your parents […]

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Canada processing proof of citizenship applications faster than pre-pandemic standards

May 4, 2024 admin Canadian citizenship, canadian dual citizenship, canadian passport, citizenship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 04 May 2024 13:00:21 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now processing proof of citizenship applications in as little as three months, with application wait-times now reduced significantly from even pre-pandemic standards. Now some foreign nationals—who have at least one biological or legal parent who is a Canadian citizen—can expect to receive a decision on their citizenship application […]

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