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Canadian government to spend an extra $200 billion in healthcare over the next decade

April 11, 2023 admin Budget, Canada, canada dental plan, canada immigration, Express Entry, healthcare, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, LMIA, sean fraser, settle, tfwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:00:27 +0000

New spending for healthcare was highlighted as a top priority in Canada’s Budget 2023. Healthcare is a provincial /territorial responsibility but due to pressure on the system caused by labour shortages and lack of funding before the COVID-19 pandemic (which intensified the situation), the provincial and territorial governments have requested more funding from the federal […]

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How those with an expiring PGWP can apply for an Open Work Permit

April 6, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, immigration, IRCC, owp, pgwp, PNP, study, study in Canada, tr2pr, work permit

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:00:35 +0000

Starting April 6, 2023, some current and former Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders may be eligible for an 18-month Open Work Permit. More information can be found on IRCC’s website. The application window will be open until December 31, 2023. The benefit of obtaining this Open Work Permit is eligible individuals will be able to […]

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March was a historic month for Express Entry

April 5, 2023 admin all-program draws, canada immigration, comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs scores, Express Entry, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita, march 2023, targeted draws

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:58 +0000

In March 2023, Express Entry hit four major milestones, including setting a record for the most Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in a single all-program draw since the application management system began operating in 2015. Express Entry is an application management system run by Canada’s federal government, used to cumulatively manage immigration applications from three […]

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Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent on April 1

April 3, 2023 admin canada immigration, compensation, earnings, employment and social decelopment canada, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs, Minimum Wage, work permit, workers’ rights

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:08 +0000

In a move designed to “keep pace with inflation”, Canada’s federal minimum wage will be increasing by $1.10 as of today. In the words of Canada’s Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., “the cost of living is rising, so we’re making sure that wages keep going up too. We’re looking after workers, because that’s how […]

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IRCC: Over half of Express Entry invitations went to PNP candidates in 2022

April 3, 2023 admin Canada, cec, enhanced provincial nomination, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, immigration, immigration minister, IRCC, PNP, provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:52 +0000

Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 19,160 invitations to apply (ITAs) went to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2022. The total number of ITAs issued was 37,315 meaning 51% of ITAs in 2022 went to PNP candidates. Receiving an ITA means IRCC is considering the candidate as a […]

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Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent today

April 1, 2023 admin canada immigration, compensation, earnings, employment and social decelopment canada, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs, Minimum Wage, work permit, workers’ rights

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:08 +0000

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Family law in Canada: What happens when a sponsorship relationship breaks down?

March 30, 2023 admin DIVORCE, family, family law, family sponsorship, IRCC, sponsorship, spousal sponsorship, spouse, undertaking

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00:34 +0000

Family law problems in the immigration law context usually occur because a relationship or marriage breaks down after the spouse or partner has been sponsored to come to Canada. When this happens, there may be concerns about maintaining immigration status, sponsorship undertakings and spousal financial support. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration The sponsor and […]

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Online survey on the future of Canadian immigration

March 29, 2023 admin an immigration system for canada’s future, Featured, Immigrate, immigration survey, IRCC, news, survey

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:54:10 +0000

The Government invites input from individuals and representatives of organizations (e.g., chamber of commerce, elected representative, or settlement organization, etc.) to help shape a national vision for the future of Canada’s immigration system.

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Express Entry: CRS score falls to 481 as Canada invites another 7,000 candidates

March 29, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, crs score, economic class, Express Entry, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, ita, PNP

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:56:06 +0000

IRCC has just held an all-program Express Entry draw for the third week in a row. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 7,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 481. IRCC considered candidates from all programs. Today’s draw had the lowest CRS […]

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