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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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British Columbia projects 1 million job openings in the next ten years

December 15, 2023 admin bcpnp, British Columbia, british columbia immigration, IRCC, jobs in canada, permanent residents, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:33 +0000

According to British Columbia’s recently released Labour Market Outlook report, the province will add 1 million jobs to its workforce by 2033. The Labour Market Outlook report is a 10-year forecast of the province’s in-demand careers, skills training and education, as well as the industries that may be hiring. The report shows that 65% of […]

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Can I travel before I receive my Canadian PR Card?

December 11, 2023 admin Canada, canadian permanent residence, copr, IRCC, permanent residency

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:00:29 +0000

Once an individual has applied for permanent residence (PR) and received a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR), they are still required to do a landing and receive a PR card to fully complete the process, in becoming a confirmed permanent resident of Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Landings can be done […]

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Returning to Canada: Immigration Checklist and best practices

December 9, 2023 admin Canada, canada work permit, cbsa, International students, IRCC, LMIA, open work permit, permanent residents, pr card, quebec acceptance certificate, study in Canada, study permit, temporary resident visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:00:21 +0000

The end of the year is often a time for travel, with many international students, workers, and permanent residents leaving Canada for the first time since arriving to the country. While these individuals are allowed to return to Canada provided that their status is valid, there are often finer details to keep in mind when […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba invite candidates in this week’s PNP results

December 9, 2023 admin bc pnp, British Columbia, IRCC, manitoba immigration, mpnp, oinp, ontario immigration, PNP, provinces, provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:54 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have nominated candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. Because immigration is shared between the federal and provincial governments, provinces are able to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel will integrate easily into the local economy and labour force. A nomination makes a candidate’s application for permanent residence […]

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IRCC invites 5,900 candidates in third Express Entry draw of the week

December 8, 2023 admin category-based selection draw, CRS, Express Entry, fswp, IRCC, marc miller, permanent residence

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:46:36 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the third Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 5,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for candidates with professional experience in STEM related professions. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 481 to be considered. Get a Free […]

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Canada extending international student off-campus work hours policy until April 2024

December 8, 2023 admin canada immigration, canada labour market, International students, IRCC, jobs in canada, study, study in Canada, study permit, Work

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:00:32 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that they will be extending a policy that allows certain international students to work beyond the usual 20-hour-per-week limit imposed on off-campus employment outside of scheduled academic breaks. In response to growing labour shortages across Canada, the country’s immigration department implemented a temporary policy in 2022, allowing […]

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IRCC to increase cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants

December 7, 2023 admin IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:04:34 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is raising the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants as of January 1, 2024. Starting on January 1st, the cost-of-living requirement for a single study permit applicant will be $20,635. This is in addition to the first year of tuition and travel costs and will apply to study permit […]

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IRCC invites 1,000 candidates in second Express Entry draw of the week

December 7, 2023 admin category-based selection draw, CRS, Express Entry, fswp, IRCC, marc miller, permanent residence

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:46:36 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the second Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for candidates with French-language proficiency Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw is […]

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Five things to do in your first week as a permanent resident or foreign worker in Canada

December 7, 2023 admin banking in canada, canada immigration levels, canada permanent residence, cellphone plan, Express Entry, healthcare, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, life in canada, PNP

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:45 +0000

For all new permanent residents or foreign workers arriving in Canada, the following represents five steps that these newcomers must take in their first week after arriving in this country. While it is important to look toward the future as a recent newcomer to Canada, it is equally as important to ensure you take the […]

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