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Ontario increases minimum wage. Is it enough to live on as a newcomer?

October 2, 2024 admin Canada, foreign credentials, immigrate to ontario, IRCC, Minimum Wage, Ontario, temporary foreign worker

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan have all increased the legal minimum hourly wage paid to workers as of October 1. Most increases are incremental and tied to the rate of inflation. For example, in Ontario, the minimum wage has increased from $16.55 an hour to $17.20. The average income of a person making […]

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Alberta launches new Expression of Interest system for AAIP Worker Streams

September 30, 2024 admin aaip, Alberta, CRS, IRCC, provinces, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:43 +0000

Alberta is changing how it issues Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to candidates in some Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) pathways. Starting today, September 30, candidates interested in applying to one of the AAIP worker streams will need to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI). To do so, candidates will need to access the AAIP […]

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IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years

September 27, 2024 admin IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, sowp, spousal sponsorship, study permit, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:34 +0000

During a recent announcement regarding changes to Canada’s temporary resident programs, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWPs). On September 18, Minister Miller noted that the department will be introducing further limits on SOWP eligibility for spouses of students in doctoral and certain master’s […]

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Do you need to submit biometrics to stay in Canada?

September 26, 2024 admin biometrics, Canada, canada permanent residence, canada work permit, IRCC, temporary residence, temporary resident visa

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:42 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will collect your biometrics if you are aged between 14 and 79 and applying for, claiming, or requesting: Canadian temporary residence (excluding U.S. nationals); Canadian permanent residence (including US nationals); or Refugee protection. What are biometrics? Biometrics refers to data that will help confirm your identity. When giving biometrics, […]

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How many ITAs has Canada issued through Express Entry this year vs. last year?

September 25, 2024 admin canadian experience class, category-based selection draw, cec, Express Entry, federal skilled worker program, fswp, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, invitations to apply, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:50 +0000

Canada’s Express Entry system has undergone changes in the last two years. In 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced category-based selection draws under Express Entry—a policy that allows the immigration department to target candidates that meet the country’s economic and demographic goals. So, have these changes made a difference in how the Express […]

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How much do I need to save up to move to Canada?

September 20, 2024 admin aip, Canada, canada express entry, cec, Express Entry, fstp, fstp. cec, fswp, IRCC, PNP, settlement

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Many Canadian immigration pathways have a minimum funds requirement. These funds vary depending on the pathway and prove to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you have enough money to support yourself during the first few months of your stay. This will also make it easier to cover living expenses while finding work and […]

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IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw

September 19, 2024 admin cec, comprehensive ranking score, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:58:23 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 4,000 ITAs in a category-based draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-only. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment […]

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IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility

September 19, 2024 admin immigration levels, IRCC, marc miller, tfwp, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:24:25 +0000

“The international student cap is here to stay” according to Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller. Specifically, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue just 437,000 study permits in 2025. According to the department, this number is based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then […]

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BREAKING: IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility

September 18, 2024 admin immigration levels, IRCC, marc miller, tfwp, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:24:25 +0000

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IRCC’s backlog increasing as department looks to reduce temporary resident numbers

September 18, 2024 admin Canada, canada citizenship, canada permanent residence, canada work permit, immigration levels plan, IRCC, study permit, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:03 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog has exceeded one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there were 1,002,400 applications in the backlog as of July 31, 2024, out of 2,364,700 total applications currently in inventory. This means that 1,362,000 applications are being processed within service standards. […]

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