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IRCC issues 2,095 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw

April 23, 2024 admin breaking news, category-based selection draw, cec, crs score, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:13:14 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates in the third draw of the month. The department issued 2,095 ITAs in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 529 to be considered. The two other draws of the month took place […]

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What if I am not invited to apply in an Express Entry draw?

April 23, 2024 admin canadian permanent residence, category-based selection draw, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:21 +0000

While many individuals may receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR), many more may find their Express Entry profile expiring before this happens. Read on to learn what happens in these cases, and what candidates can do if their profile expires soon. As of April 2024, there are more than 200,000 […]

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Budget 2024: How Canada is continuing its commitment to safe and inclusive communities

April 19, 2024 admin breaking news, budget2024, Canada, canada safe, immigrate to canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:06 +0000

Safe and inclusive communities are a major part of living a comfortable life in Canada. This is particularly important for newcomers to Canada, as well as all Canadians. Accordingly, as part of its recently released 2024 Budget, the Canadian government has included a list of ongoing actions it is taking to maintain and increase Canadian’s […]

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Budget 2024: How will it impact Canadian immigration?

April 17, 2024 admin breaking news, budget2024, Canada, foreign credentials, housing in canada, immigrate to canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:17 +0000

Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland has tabled federal Budget 2024 to Parliament. Canada releases a budget annually that sets the tone for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It plays a major role in how life will be managed for all people in Canada, including newcomers. For example, the Budget outlines the national plan […]

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10 frequently asked questions by visitors to Canada

April 16, 2024 admin Canada, canada border service agency, canada news, IRCC, visit, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with questions about their own situation. To assist, CIC News has compiled a list of frequently asked questions that may be helpful to review before expending the time, energy and money necessary to come to Canada. […]

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I am a Canadian permanent resident, how long do I actually need to stay in Canada?

April 15, 2024 admin Canada, canada permanent residence, IRCC, permanent residency, pr card

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:00:02 +0000

A permanent resident has many of the same benefits of Canadian citizens. However, unlike citizens, they must maintain their status by meeting certain requirements like the residency obligation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration To maintain your permanent resident status, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 730 days […]

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IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work Permits

March 20, 2024 admin family sponsorship, immigrate to canada, International student, IRCC, pgwp, sowp, study permit cap

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:56:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released more details surrounding changes to eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP). On January 22, 2024, the department introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program. Among them, IRCC said that the spouses of international students in undergraduate and college programs will no longer be eligible for […]

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BREAKING: IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work Permits

March 19, 2024 admin family sponsorship, immigrate to canada, International student, IRCC, pgwp, sowp, study permit cap

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:56:45 +0000

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What should be included in your Letter of Acceptance as an international student

March 19, 2024 admin dli, International students, IRCC, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:00:30 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated the guidelines for what they recommend Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) include in an international student’s Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Canadian international students can make sure their LOA is genuine and legitimate by ensuring that their LOA includes all the recommended information. Alongside newly mandated provincial […]

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Express Entry inviting Francophone candidates at a faster rate than Quebec’s Arrima

March 19, 2024 admin arrima quebec, canada news, category-based selection draw, Express Entry, express entry draw, immigration quebec, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, quebec skilled worker program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:05 +0000

In the eight months leading up to March 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 18,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) to eligible candidates who met the criteria for category-based Express Entry draws in the department’s French language proficiency category. Over the same period, between July 1, 2023, and March 1, […]

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