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How to move to Canada from the US

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:39 +0000

Americans seeking to move to Canada should plan in advance for their immigration status. Although Americans with passports are used to being able to visit Canada freely, if an American wishes to re-settle in Canada, they’ll need appropriate authorization to work or to study, or to live in Canada on a long-term basis. There are […]

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Canada Immigration

British Columbia and PEI invite candidates in latest round of provincial nominations

November 2, 2024 admin bcpnp, canada pnp, immigrate to canada, IRCC, PEI, pei pnp, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:00:12 +0000

Two Canadian provinces have issued invitations to apply for nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was first launched in Manitoba in 1998 to help spread the economic benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada where newcomers are less likely to consider when they immigrate. As of now, all the provinces and territories […]

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Canada Immigration

Quebec pauses two major permanent resident pathways

October 31, 2024 admin arrim, canada permanent residence, IRCC, provinces, Quebec, quebec levels

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:13:40 +0000

Quebec has hit the breaks on two major permanent resident pathways. Effective immediately, Quebec is no longer accepting applications for the Quebec Experience Program – Quebec Graduates (PEQ – Diplômés), and will cease to issue invitations to candidates for the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). These programs act as pathways to permanent residency in Canada. […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC announces temporary measures for those impacted by the conflict in Lebanon

October 30, 2024 admin Canada, canadian immigration, canadian immigration news, canadian work permit, family class immigration, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:47:43 +0000

Those who left Lebanon on or after September 29, 2024, may be eligible to apply for an open work permit, study permit, or status extension at no cost once they arrive in Canada. Canada’s government says the temporary measures will offer support to permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and their immediate family members who have left […]

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Canada Immigration

How does IRCC use information from PR and international student applicants?

October 28, 2024 admin Canada, canadian immigration, gcms, gcms notes, global case management system, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Canada’s immigration department often requires extensive information from candidates to process applications. Yet for many newcomers, there is little information available to help them understand how Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collects and uses their information. Based on IRCC resources, CIC News has broken down how Canada’s immigration department collects, uses, retains, and disposes […]

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Canada Immigration

Canada invites 1,800 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for trade occupations

October 23, 2024 admin canada permanent residence, cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:43 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,800 ITAs in a category-based selection draw for candidates in trade occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 433 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC issues 400 ITAs to CEC candidates in latest Express Entry draw

October 22, 2024 admin canada permanent residence, cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:43 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 400 ITAs in a draw that considered candidates through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry […]

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Canada Immigration

ESDC raises wage requirements for high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

October 22, 2024 admin canadian work permit, employment and social development canada, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, labour market impact assesment, lmia based work permit, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:29:34 +0000

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has made more changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including raising the minimum hourly wage requirements for the high-wage stream of the TFWP. Effective November 8, candidates applying through the high-wage stream of the TFWP will need to earn hourly salaries at least 20% higher than the […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC issues 648 ITAs in latest PNP-only Express Entry draw

October 21, 2024 admin canada permanent residence, cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:43 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 648 ITAs in a that considered only Express Entry candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791 to be considered. Get a Free […]

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Canada Immigration

Annual study finds support for immigration has dropped for second year in a row

October 19, 2024 admin Canada, canada permanent residence, immigration levels plan, IRCC, Population, support

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:49 +0000

Support for high levels of immigration in Canada has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years. This is according to an annual report by the Environics Insitute, a Canadian research agency that collects data on government, economic and social issues within Canada, and seeks public opinion through surveys. This year’s data found that six […]

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