Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:15:19 +0000
On June 29, 2023, IRCC posted two public policies on its website to facilitate the processing of visa applications currently in the inventory by streamlining eligibility requirements” in order to “position Canada for a clean start and a return to pre-pandemic processing times.”
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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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 […]
The post Express Entry: Reviewing the first half of 2023 and a preview of the next six months first appeared on CIC News.
Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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