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Canada looking for partners to help expand and diversify IEC program

March 9, 2023 admin Canada, iec, iec pool, immigration, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, international co-op internship stream, international experience canada, Invitation to Apply, IRCC, ita, jobs, open work permit, owp, temporary residence, working holiday visa, young professional stream, youth mobility agreements

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:29:45 +0000

Following the recently announced quotas for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, CIC News has obtained more information on the 2023 program outlook from an internal Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo from September 26, 2022. While immigration minister Sean Fraser announced last January that the global quotas for IEC admissions in 2023 have […]

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Understanding why some people might not be allowed in Canada and ways to overcome inadmissibility

March 9, 2023 admin canada immigration, criminal convictions, criminal inadmissibility, immigration, inadmissibility, IRCC, legal opinion letter, medical inadmissibility, record suspension, Rehabilitation, temporary residence, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:10 +0000

When someone is inadmissible to Canada, it is because the examining officer has decided that the person being assessed is or will be a threat to, or burden on, public health and/or safety. There are many intricacies to the concept of inadmissibility but on a basic level, inadmissibility falls under a few general categories, including […]

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How are immigrant women faring in Canada’s workforce?

March 8, 2023 admin 2021 canadian census, Canada, canadian labour force, covid-19, family, immigrate canada, immigration, IRCC, jobs, jobs in canada, labour force, newcomer women, Pay Gap, racialized newcomer women, women in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:58:34 +0000

International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8th as a global recognition of the contributions that women make in the workplace, the work they do in the home as well as their cultural and societal contributions. It also acts as a day to bring awareness to many of the ongoing struggles women face globally. […]

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International Women’s Day: Immigration stories throughout Canada

March 8, 2023 admin canadian immigration, Express Entry, immigrant women, immigrate to canada, immigration, International Women's Day, IRCC, PNP, Quebec, Women, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:07 +0000

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the achievements of women around the world. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a page dedicated to covering inspiring stories from immigrants across Canada. Many of the stories are about immigrant women who have worked to enrich Canadian communities and make a real difference […]

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More international students than ever are using PGWPs as a springboard to Canadian permanent residency

March 7, 2023 admin canada permanent residence, immigration, immigration canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:00:17 +0000

Many international students who graduate from eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) utilize the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) to extend their stay in Canada in order to work and build a life in this country. Note: As defined by the Canadian government, a DLI is “a school approved by a provincial or territorial government […]

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Lululemon’s growth is officially recognized as a significant investment project

March 6, 2023 admin international mobility program, IRCC, jobs, labour market impact assesment, lmia exemption, lululemon, special investment project, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:43 +0000

Under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement (the Agreement), British Columbia can identify significant investment projects that will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure; the ability to bypass having to submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada […]

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March is IRCC’s Fraud Prevention Month

March 1, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, fraud prevention month, immigration, immigration fraud, immigration scams, IRCC, jobs, settle, study, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:04:45 +0000

Every year in March, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participates in the Canadian governments Fraud Protection Month to shed light on the fraud experienced by newcomers to Canada and how they can protect themselves. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada’s immigration process can be complex and daunting. Many prospective immigrants hire […]

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The Canadian citizenship oath could just be a click away

March 1, 2023 admin application fees, Canada, Canadian citizenship, canadian citizenship application, citizenship oath, immigration, IRCC, oath of citizenship, physical presence requirement, settle

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:30:37 +0000

Since 1947, swearing an oath is a legal requirement to becoming a Canadian citizen. Swearing an oath is a solemn vow taken by citizenship applicants to abide by Canadian laws and fulfil their duties as citizens. Typically, new citizens must swear or affirm the oath before a citizenship judge at virtual or in person ceremonies. […]

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The Proof of Canadian Citizenship application process

February 27, 2023 admin canada citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizen, citizenship, immigration, IRCC, proof of citizenship, settle, settlement

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:05 +0000

To determine if a person is a Canadian citizen and to be issued a document called a “Canadian citizenship certificate,” a “Proof of Canadian citizenship” application must be submitted to the Canadian government. Canadian citizenship certificates can be issued to a person born in Canada, a person born outside of Canada to a Canadian parent, […]

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IRCC invites Canadians to directly influence future immigration policies and programs

February 24, 2023 admin 2021 canadian census, 2021 census, an immigration system for canada’s future, canada immigration, canada immigration system, census, Government of Canada, immigration, immigration minister, IRCC, permanent residents, PR, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:00:28 +0000

In a press release yesterday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the start of a new “broad-based engagement” venture called “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. With an emphasis on collaboration, this program will set out to utilize collected public opinion and ideation to help Canada create “an immigration system that is strong, easy […]

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