BREAKING: Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will be available to anyone whose PGWP expires in 2023. It will also be available to those whose […]

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Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to make PGWP announcement this morning

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser will make a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) announcement this morning, which will be available on YouTube. Minister Fraser will speak at 11:30 AM Eastern Time at Humber College in Etobicoke, a district in western Toronto. NOTE: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it following Minister Fraser’s announcement. […]

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Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to make PGWP announcement this morning

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser will make a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) announcement this morning, which will be available on YouTube. Minister Fraser will speak at 11:30 AM Eastern Time at Humber College in Etobicoke, a district in western Toronto. NOTE: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it following Minister Fraser’s announcement. […]

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Express Entry: Canada holds largest all-program draw ever

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:15:47 +0000

IRCC held the seventh Express Entry draw of 2023 today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 7,000 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 490. The number of ITAs in this draw beats the previous record of 5,500 candidates invited in the last all-program draw on January 18. In […]

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How to maintain status in Canada as a CEC candidate with an expiring PGWP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:03 +0000

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool have not been invited to apply for permanent residence since the last-all program draw, nearly two months ago, on January 18. Since then, draws have been program-specific for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), leaving many Post-Graduate […]

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Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:51:59 +0000

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax. The meetings take place twice per year, and last occurred in Saint John, New Brunswick, on July 28. The FMRI is comprised of federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for immigration. The meetings act as a venue […]

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Coming to Canada as a skilled worker: Express Entry or the Provincial Nominee Program?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:59 +0000

The federal government and the provinces and territories can operate their own distinct immigration programs. However, the federal government makes the final decision about whether a candidate can obtain permanent residence. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Express Entry is a federal system that manages applications by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

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International Women’s Day: Immigration stories throughout 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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8 Tips for the Speaking Component of your CELPIP Test

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:25:08 +0000

In this post, we have put together 8 helpful tips for the Speaking component of the CELPIP Test. We’ve heard from many of our test takers that the speaking component of an English proficiency test is one of the most challenging parts of proving their language skills. Follow these 8 strategies to gain confidence and […]

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British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:00:34 +0000

British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates under their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Getting a provincial nomination can be an advantage for candidates planning to apply for permanent resident status. This is because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Provinces nominate candidates that the government feels will […]

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