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IRCC backlog shrinks amidst immigration cuts

January 7, 2025 admin 0 Comments Canada, immigration levels plan, ircc backlog, ircc backlog november, ircc inventory, permanent residence, permanent residence applications, study permits, temporary residence applications, visitor visas, work permits

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:33 +0000

As of November 30, the number of applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s backlog shrunk to 1,006,500. Considering that there were 1,056,100 applications in the backlog as of October 31, that is a decrease of approximately 4.7% in the span of a month. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The total number […]

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How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

December 21, 2024 admin arranged employment, canadian experience class, comprehensive ranking system, comprehensive ranking system score, crs score, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, marc miller, permanent residence

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:00:45 +0000

On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid job offer could receive an additional 50 points or an additional 200 points in […]

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Details and eligibility criteria for new Canadian rural immigration pathway revealed

December 17, 2024 admin Canada, canadian pr, new immigration pathway canada, permanent residence, rcic, rural community immigration class, rural immigration pathway

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:46:21 +0000

New information has been released about a rural immigration pathway to permanent residence (PR) in Canada. The Rural Community Immigration Class is a pathway for foreign nationals who can help overcome labour shortages in designated communities outside of Quebec, and want to reside in these communities long term. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian […]

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ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December?

November 29, 2024 admin canada ita, canadian experience class, canadian pr, cec, confirmation of permanent residence, copr, enhanced pnp, Express Entry, immigration levels 2025-2027, immigration levels plan, Invitation to Apply, permanent residence, PNP, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000

Previous years of Express Entry draws can help us make reasonable estimates of how many Invitations to Apply (ITAs) we might expect to see issued for the remainder of 2024. Should the number of ITAs issued in the remainder of 2024, relative to the landing target for 2025, be the same as it was on […]

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How to get a Social Insurance Number in Canada

August 7, 2024 admin Canada, canada news, canada work permit, ESDC, IRCC, permanent residence, study in Canada, study permit, temporary residence, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:31 +0000

All Canadian residents need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada and receive most government benefits and services. Specifically, this number must be provided to your employer so they can facilitate and manage access to important government programs such as Employment Insurance (EI) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In Canada, any citizen […]

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How to get Social Insurance Number in Canada

August 5, 2024 admin Canada, canada news, canada work permit, ESDC, IRCC, permanent residence, study in Canada, study permit, temporary residence, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:31 +0000

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More Canadian immigrants are being hired for jobs that fit their qualifications

June 10, 2024 admin canada employment rate, canada news, canada permanent residence, permanent residence, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:42 +0000

A new Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report suggests that overqualification among Canadian immigrants is decreasing. Overqualification describes what occurs when immigrants to Canada are hired for jobs where their education and/or work experience is too advanced for their role. According to a StatsCan report published on May 22, among recent immigrants with at least a bachelor’s […]

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New caregiver pilot programs to provide home care workers with PR status on arrival in Canada

June 4, 2024 admin #immigrationmatters, canada caregiver, caregivers, home support worker pilot, how to immigrate, Immigrate, immigration minister, immigration minister marc miller, news, permanent residence

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:51:34 +0000

As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close in June 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller, has announced new, enhanced caregiver pilots.

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IRCC’s tips on getting your police certificate

May 31, 2024 admin biometrics, Canada, canadian pr, criminal inadmissibility, immigration refugees, IRCC, permanent residence, police certificate

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:59 +0000

Applicants in various immigration programs—including those responding to an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR)—will need to submit personal documents in support of their application, including police certificates. Police certificates are statements that an applicant does not have a criminal record, or if they do, it is a copy of their criminal record. […]

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Staying in Canada after graduation: What are your options as an international student?

May 30, 2024 admin Canada, imp, international graduates, International student, IRCC, permanent residence, pgwp, tfwp, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Many international students finishing their post-secondary academic programs want to stay in Canada after graduation to live, work and eventually become permanent residents. There are a few options for ways to stay in Canada once school is finished. The most popular option is to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP is an […]

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