Canada to invite 23,100 interested potential sponsors for Parents and Grandparents Program 2022

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:17:05 +0000

Canada has just announced the application intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue invitations to apply over the next two weeks to 23,100 interested potential sponsors. IRCC has said this figure is enough to achieve its goal of accepting up to 15,000 complete applications […]

The post Canada to invite 23,100 interested potential sponsors for Parents and Grandparents Program 2022 first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:02:58 +0000

From November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will be allowed to work over 20 hours per week off-campus while class is in session. This temporary measure will also apply to foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit […]

The post Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:02:58 +0000

From November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will be allowed to work over 20 hours per week off-campus while class is in session. This temporary measure will also apply to foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit […]

The post BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Do I need a lawyer to apply for Express Entry?

Credit to Author: Gabriel Dumitrascu| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:24 +0000

Lawyers can help a number of issues that may come up during your application for Canadian immigration. Unexpected situations, admissibility issues, policy and regulatory changes are among some of the items that an immigration lawyer can support you through during your immigration journey. Lawyers can help your employer with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) […]

The post Do I need a lawyer to apply for Express Entry? first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Why October is set to be a major month for Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:11:13 +0000

The coming month is likely to be a busy one for Canada’s immigration sector. There are several end-of-year developments expected in the coming weeks that will lay a foundation for immigration targets and trends for the next year and beyond. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will announce the process for the PGP 2022 in […]

The post Why October is set to be a major month for Canadian immigration first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Canada set to announce the latest Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:43 +0000

Each year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an Immigration Levels Plan that acts as the guideline for how many immigrants will be allowed to come to Canada each year. It includes the breakdown of immigrants from economic class, family class and humanitarian class programs over the next three years. This year it will […]

The post Canada set to announce the latest Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

How to immigrate to Canada from South Africa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:04 +0000

Canada’s high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and stability make it a popular destination for South Africans seeking a new home abroad. Canada is always on the lookout for global talent to make up for a growing labour shortage in several sectors. This is largely due to Canada’s aging population and […]

The post How to immigrate to Canada from South Africa first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Canada invites 3,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:42:54 +0000

Canada held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw on September 28, 2022. This was the seventh all-program draw since they resumed on July 6. IRCC issued invitations to 3,750 candidates with minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504. As this was an all-program draw, invitations were issued to eligible candidates from the Canadian […]

The post Canada invites 3,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Parents and Grandparents Program vs. Super Visa—What is the difference?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:34 +0000

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens to immigrate to Canada, and experience the benefits of permanent residence (PR) and even citizenship; though it is less available than the Super Visa, due to its lottery system selection process, and once-a-year availability. Sponsor your family for Canadian […]

The post Parents and Grandparents Program vs. Super Visa—What is the difference? first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Can you apply for 2 Canadian immigration programs at once?

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:00:15 +0000

With more than 100 economic class immigration programs to choose from, it is possible to be eligible for more than one Canadian immigration program. So, it begs the question, can you apply for more than one at the same time? Maybe you are eligible for Express Entry, but don’t necessarily want to cross your fingers […]

The post Can you apply for 2 Canadian immigration programs at once? first appeared on CIC News.

Read more