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Canada breaks record by welcoming over 550,000 new international students in 2022

February 15, 2023 admin designated learning institution, dli, immigrant, international graduates, International student, international student to immigrant, IRCC, permanent residence, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, student visa, study, study in Canada, study permits, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:35:18 +0000

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows Canada welcomed a record 551,405 international students from 184 countries, in 2022. Discover your options to study in Canada In addition, as of December 31st, 2022, there are 807,750 international students holding valid study permits, another all-time high number. The number of study permits issued […]

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How much money do I require for my proof of funds as an Express Entry applicant?

February 13, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, Express Entry, family immigration, immigration, IRCC, proof of funds

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:47 +0000

Proof of funds is how a prospective Canadian immigrant shows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that they possess enough money to settle in Canada. Proof of funds is a vital part of the Canadian immigration application process because they remove any doubt that IRCC may have surrounding an applicant’s ability to financially support themselves […]

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The 4 different ways international students in Canada can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit

February 12, 2023 admin canada immigration, canadian immigration, cec, Express Entry, express entry 2022, IRCC, jobs, pgwp, work permits

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:00:14 +0000

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program provides international students in Canada with a way to remain in the country after they graduate from a post-secondary educational program and start building a life and career here. This program provides an open work permit for up to three years, which enables any graduate from a Canadian designated […]

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The importance of making sure to submit a complete electronic application under Express Entry

February 11, 2023 admin canada permanent residence, canadian permanent residence, cec, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, incomplete application, Invitation to Apply, IRCC

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:00:51 +0000

Express Entry has long been a top immigration pathway for foreign nationals looking to come to Canada. The popularity of this immigration pathway makes it crucial that people who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) know exactly what to do when completing their online application for Canadian permanent residence (PR). In fact, Canada is aiming […]

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Work experience requirement cut in half for applicants in Canada’s caregiver pilot programs

February 10, 2023 admin Canada, canada work experience, caregivers, childcare, healthcare, home support worker pilot, immigration, IRCC, jobs, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:48:11 +0000

Speaking from Scarborough today, Members of Parliament Salma Zahid and Rechie Valdez announced that the amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to qualify for permanent residence is being reduced from 24 to 12 months. The change will take effect as of April 30, 2023, and is retrospective for caregivers who have […]

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Bus and truck drivers eligible for Express Entry

February 9, 2023 admin aip, Bus drivers, Express Entry, IRCC, jobs, national occupation classification, noc, noc 2021, PNP, rnip, targeted express entry draws, truck drivers

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:39 +0000

On November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) transitioned from its National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2016 system to an updated NOC 2021 version. As part of this transition to NOC 2021, IRCC made 16 occupations newly eligible for Express Entry. Included among those additions are transport truck drivers and bus drivers, two occupations […]

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IRCC launches application tracker for Express Entry and PNP candidates

February 8, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, Immigrate, immigration, IRCC, PNP, provincial nominee program, status tracker

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:19:17 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that they are expanding online application status trackers to four new categories. These status trackers will allow clients to monitor their application and stay informed on any updates regarding actions that may be required to keep their file moving. The new status trackers are for Express Entry […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog shows little change from January

February 7, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, family, immigration, IRCC, jobs, pgp, pgwp, PNP, PR, settle, spousal sponsorship, study permits, tfwp, tr, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:44 +0000

In an email to CIC News Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported that the number of applicants in inventory has remained consistent with January data, at just over 2.1 million. The data is current as of January 31-February 1. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since July 2021: January 2-3 […]

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Canada extends work permits for Hong Kong residents

February 7, 2023 admin Canada, Hong Kong, immigration, IRCC, open work permit, permanent residence, permanent residents, study, study permit, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:38:21 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Canada is expanding its open work permit options for Hong Kong nationals. Speaking from Toronto this morning, the minister said the existing Open Work Permit (OWP) for Hong Kong residents, which was set to expire today, will be extended an additional two years. To be eligible, Hong Kong […]

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Understanding the Express Entry tie-breaking rule

February 7, 2023 admin comprehensive ranking system, educational credential assessment, Express Entry, express entry draw, express entry tie break rule, IRCC, tie breaker

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:01 +0000

Express Entry is the Canadian federal government’s top immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers. To help rank and choose between Express Entry candidates with the same Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a tie-breaking rule that works based on the date and time that “profiles were first submitted to […]

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