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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:00:54 +0000

A visitor visa is needed to come to Canada as a tourist, or on a quick trip to visit family, or do business for individuals of many countries. Anyone who is not a permanent or temporary resident of Canada (those with a work or study permit) will need a visitor visa to enter the country. […]

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The current state of the Express Entry pool: February 2024

February 28, 2024 admin canada ita, canadian experience class, category-based selection draw, cec, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, Express Entry, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:19 +0000

Canada’s Express Entry management system has continued into 2024, issuing more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates from all three of its programs. The composition of the candidate pool is a key factor in how the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores and the draw sizes are determined under Express Entry, is. While it is […]

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Canada Immigration

What are my options if my citizenship application is refused?

February 28, 2024 admin canada citizenship, citizenship, citizenship certificate, IRCC, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:00:39 +0000

Applicants for Canadian citizenship can either reapply or request a judicial review from the Federal Court of Canada if their citizenship application is refused by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In 2023, over “354,000 people became Canadian citizens in more than 3,000 citizenship ceremonies [conducted] across the country.” This is according to data released […]

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Canada Immigration

Can I travel outside Canada after submitting my citizenship application? 

February 28, 2024 admin canada citizenship, Canadian citizenship, canadian immigration, citizenship, citizenship certificate, IRCC, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:00:20 +0000

All Canadian permanent residents (PRs) may leave the country, and return, after mailing their citizenship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). However, IRCC clarifies that there are certain steps PRs must take to ensure they remain eligible for citizenship while outside Canada. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law […]

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Canada Immigration

Do I need a medical exam to study in Canada? 

February 28, 2024 admin canada work permit, federal skilled worker, International student, IRCC, study, study in Canada, study permit, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:00:42 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals apply annually for a study permit to pursue further education in Canada. In fact, studying in Canada is so popular that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently introduced a two-year cap on new international students as a measure intended to control the influx of foreign nationals. Generally, there […]

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Canada opens new PR pathway for families impacted by the conflict in Sudan

February 28, 2024 admin canada immgration, canadian permanent residence, family sponsorship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:00:57 +0000

Today Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new immigration pathway for families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The department confirmed that starting February 27th, 2024, it would accept up to 3,250 applications from single applicants or families. This is a new family sponsorship pathway that will grant successful applicants permanent residence […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC invites candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week

February 16, 2024 admin cec, clb, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, language test

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:28:02 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the third Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 150 candidates in a category-based selection draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 437. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw […]

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Canada Immigration

How can I extend my stay in Canada as a student?

February 15, 2024 admin International students, IRCC, pgwp, study, study permit, studying in canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:21 +0000

After an international student obtains a study permit, they may need to extend or change the permit during their studies in Canada. Discover your options to study in Canada A study permit expires 90 days after the end of a study program. If you do not finish your program before the date on your study […]

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Canada invites 3,500 candidates in Express Entry draw for healthcare occupations

February 14, 2024 admin cec, clb, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, language test

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:28:02 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the second Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 3,500 candidates in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 422. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw follows a […]

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IRCC confirms it will continue with current Express Entry categories

February 14, 2024 admin canada immigration, category-based selection draw, clb, CRS, Express Entry, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:29 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially confirmed that it will continue using the six categories currently eligible for category-based selection in Express Entry draws in 2024. In an email alert from IRCC, the department said that it will continue selecting candidates with, “particular qualifications such as education, work experience, or language skills to […]

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