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Recent newcomers faring well in Ontario’s labour markets

January 16, 2024 admin canada permanent residence, immigrate to canada, IRCC, oinp, ontario immigration, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:00:50 +0000

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has released the findings of a report on the Labour Market Outcomes of Permanent Residents in Ontario and its Major Cities. The report explains that the employment outcomes of new permanent residents play a significant role in the province’s economic growth. International immigration to Ontario reached a record 227,424 […]

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How can I contact IRCC directly about delays or new information in my application?

January 15, 2024 admin Canada, gcms notes, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, ircc webform

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:00:58 +0000

As they move through the Canadian immigration process, many applicants may find delays in the processing of their immigration applications. While Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made headway in trying to reduce these delays, long waiting periods are often a common experience. However, there are official routes that applicants can take to voice […]

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Avoiding misrepresentation in your Canadian immigration application

January 15, 2024 admin Canada, canadian immigration, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:17 +0000

One of the greatest mistakes that an immigration applicant can make is misrepresentation. The term, largely self-explanatory, refers to when an applicant sends false information or documents to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as part of their immigration application. Among other considerations, two of the most important things to remember about misrepresentation is that: […]

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How your family member can make you inadmissible to Canada

January 14, 2024 admin cbsa, criminal inadmissibility, family sponsorship, inadmissibility, IRCC, medical inadmissibility, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Canada ensures that every foreign national meets admissibility requirements before they are allowed to enter the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) prioritize securing the country’s borders from those who may pose a risk. Therefore, these two organizations can deny entry to any foreign national who they […]

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Three Canadian provinces issue invitations in first PNP results of 2024

January 14, 2024 admin bc immigration, CRS, Express Entry, immigrate to canada, IRCC, manitoba immigration, ontario immigration, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 13:00:06 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have invited candidates in the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws of 2024. Through the PNP, provincial governments can review and select the economic immigration candidates that they feel are best suited to the local labour force and economy, meaning that it will be easier for them to economically establish […]

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Over 300,000 people became Canadian citizens in 2023

January 13, 2024 admin Canadian citizenship, citizenship, IRCC

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:00:20 +0000

According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in 2023, more than 354,000 people became Canadian citizens in more than 3,000 citizenship ceremonies across the country. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In 2022, 375,413 people became citizens of Canada, marking a notable surge in the nation’s […]

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Canada invites candidates in the first Express Entry draw of 2024

January 13, 2024 admin category-based selection draw, cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, immigrate to canada, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:52:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations in the first Express Entry draw of the year. The department invited 1,510 candidates to apply in a general draw. They required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 546. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment A general draw considers candidates from all Express Entry […]

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

January 13, 2024 admin Immigrate, Immigration Law, immigration law column, immigration minister marc miller, International students, international students canada, international study permit program, IRCC, pgwp, study in Canada, study permit applications

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

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Canadian Government opens new temporary resident pathway for Palestinians in Gaza with family in Canada

January 13, 2024 admin Canada, family class immigration, IRCC, open work permit, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:06:54 +0000

Effective today, this new temporary resident (TR) pathway is being implemented to help extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents (PRs) in Gaza find a “temporary safe haven” in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Elaborating on measures first announced in December, and enacted by the Canadian government to support […]

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