Do I need a police certificate when applying for Express Entry?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:21 +0000

Police certificates are a key part of confirming that applicants to many Canadian immigration programs are admissible to Canada before they enter the country. Express Entry is Canada’s largest federal immigration pathway, introduced in 2015 to help Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) bring more skilled workers to this country. By offering permanent residence (PR) […]

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Five winter safety tips for newcomers to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:30:48 +0000

As many newcomers to Canada arrive here from countries with warmer weather patterns than we see in this country, this article will prepare newcomers with five essential tips and tricks to stay safe during the cold winter months. Canada’s winters are a fun time for many newcomers to Canada, as it is often an opportunity […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba invite candidates in this week’s PNP results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:54 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have nominated candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. Because immigration is shared between the federal and provincial governments, provinces are able to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel will integrate easily into the local economy and labour force. A nomination makes a candidate’s application for permanent residence […]

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Five things to do in your first week as a permanent resident or foreign worker in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:45 +0000

For all new permanent residents or foreign workers arriving in Canada, the following represents five steps that these newcomers must take in their first week after arriving in this country. While it is important to look toward the future as a recent newcomer to Canada, it is equally as important to ensure you take the […]

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Receiving WES Credential Evaluation for Employment, Higher Education, or Licensing in Canada

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:52:08 +0000

Are you ready to take the next step in your higher education or career in Canada? Discover the benefits of receiving a credential evaluation! An international academic credential evaluation is generally required for employers, colleges, universities, and professional licensing bodies. A Document-by-Document or Course-by-Course evaluation report from World Education Services (WES) can fulfill this requirement. […]

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Why should I enter the Express Entry pool now despite a temporary pause in draws?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:15:01 +0000

Since the pandemic, the typical pattern of Express Entry draws has changed. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) no longer holds Express Entry draws in any predictable fashion. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment There has not been a draw since October 26th and IRCC has not explained the reasons for the pause. Despite this, […]

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What is the Canadian school schedule during the winter?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:30:19 +0000

This article will help newcomers gain an understanding of how the public school system operates in Canada during the coldest months. As many immigrants to Canada come from countries with education systems that are different than what their children will encounter here, it is unlikely that they will be familiar with how schools in this […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in latest provincial immigration draw results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:00:53 +0000

Five Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs. All provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). These programs allow provincial governments to nominate the candidates they feel are best suited to integrate into the provincial economy. A provincial nomination makes a candidate’s application for permanent residency […]

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What the changes to Alberta’s healthcare delivery system mean for newcomers across the province

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:00:18 +0000

Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the existing Alberta Health Services (AHS) system in the province will be divided into four separate entities in an effort to “improve access to care.” In a press conference at the beginning of November, Smith reiterated that this plan would organize Alberta’s healthcare delivery system by […]

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The Provincial Nominee Program: Do newcomers stay in their province of landing?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:00:41 +0000

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a leading way to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. Nearly every province and territory operate the PNP to nominate and welcome skilled workers to come settle in their respective jurisdiction. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The program was designed to contribute to a more […]

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