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Canadian government announces continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada

July 11, 2023 admin Canada, Hong Kong, immigration, IRCC, open work permit, permanent residence, permanent residents, study, study permit, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:55:43 +0000

Today, the Canadian government made an announcement on the continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada. Schedule a Free Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In 2021, IRCC created two pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who have either worked or studied in Canada. Stream A has been open to […]

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Canada offers many immigration and work permit pathways for STEM professionals

July 7, 2023 admin Express Entry, express entry category based draws, foreign worker, GLobal Talent Stream, h1-b work permit, immigration, IRCC, open work permit, Quebec, quebec facilitated processing stream, stem, stem workers, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:44 +0000

There are many options for foreign nationals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector looking to come to Canada. Prior to recent announcements, Canada already offered many permanent residence and work permit pathways to global STEM talent. Recently, however, Canada has sought to open its doors even wider to STEM talent to support […]

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Choosing the Right Canadian Bank Account and Credit Card as an International Student

July 5, 2023 admin article position 3, bank, bank with td, banking in canada, Credit card, finance, IRCC, life in canada, settle in canada, settlement, settlement services, sponsor content, T&D

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:30:23 +0000

Welcome to the world of Canadian banking and finance! As an international student, an important decision you’ll need to make is whether to open a Canadian bank account and apply for a credit card; and you may be wondering how to start the process. The good news is that it’s probably easier than you might […]

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How IRCC will prioritize transport occupations in Express Entry category-based draws

July 4, 2023 admin canada immigration, category based draws, category-based selection draw, Express Entry, general, healthcare, IRCC, ita, job vacancies, occupation, sean fraser, stem, Transport

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:19 +0000

On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was launching category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment IRCC will give preference to Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: Healthcare Science, technology, […]

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Canadian passport processing back to pre-pandemic service standards

June 30, 2023 admin Canada, canada citizenship, canadian passport, citizenship, ESDC, immigration, IRCC, online passport renewals, Passport, passport renewals, travel

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:08:57 +0000

Service Canada has reported that passport delivery has returned to pre-pandemic processing times. A recent news release by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) says that there are no more passport application backlogs, and that Service Canada is exceeding the delivery standard for most applications. This is despite a brief disruption caused by the Public […]

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Express Entry: Reviewing the first half of 2023 and a preview of the next six months

June 29, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, category-based selection draw, cec, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, fsw, fswp, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:43 +0000

The first half of 2023 has been an interesting chapter in Express Entry history. In some ways, Express Entry has been unpredictable, as it has worked to re-establish itself after a months-long pause throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the resumption of all-program draws in July last year, Express Entry draws occurred every two weeks on […]

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Finding a Job in Canada: What you Need to Know as a Newcomer

June 27, 2023 admin article position 3, bank, bank with td, banking in canada, Career, IRCC, life in canada, settle in canada, settlement, settlement services, sponsor content, T&D

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:54:00 +0000

As a newcomer, one of the most important steps in your transition is finding a job in Canada. Embarking on your job search journey can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. That’s why TD and CanadaVisa are here to help you with the job search resources and guidance you need to succeed. […]

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IRCC issues 4,300 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw

June 27, 2023 admin article position 1, Canada, canadian immigration, cec, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, fsw, fswp, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:41:57 +0000

IRCC has held the fifteenth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,300 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This was the second draw this month following the one on June 8. That draw […]

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IRCC to provide more flexibility for work permit holders to also study in Canada

June 27, 2023 admin comprehensive ranking score, IRCC, study, study permit, study programs in canada, Temporary foreign workers, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:47:06 +0000

On June 27th, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new temporary measure that will remove the limit on the length of study programs that temporary foreign workers can enrol in without a study permit. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Through this […]

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The security screening process for Canadian immigration

June 27, 2023 admin background check, Canada Border Services Agency, canadian security intelligence service, citizenship, immigration, inadmissibility, inadmissible to canada, IRCC, security screening, study, temporary residence, Work

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:25 +0000

The government of Canada requires all immigration applicants to undergo a security screening, which is a thorough background check to ensure that you do not pose a threat to Canadian society. Before you arrive, Canadian immigration officials will conduct a background check in order to make a final decision on your application for admission to […]

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