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BREAKING: IRCC invites 2,985 Express Entry candidates after month-long pause

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 2,985  ITAs in a program-specific  draw for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 676 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry […]

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Moving to Canada Soon? A Pre-Arrival Checklist to Help You Prepare

So, you’ve made the decision to move to Canada. Congratulations – it’s a big step you are taking but an exciting one. By being prepared and well-organized in advance you can arrive in Canada feeling more confident. Long before you pack your bags, there are a number of things to consider and many tasks to […]

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IRCC’s tips on getting your police certificate

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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First Steps to Immigrate to Canada: A Beginner’s Guide

Is there a unique successful path to immigrate to Canada? Discover the tailored steps that can lead you to success and find out how to start your journey with confidence by reading our comprehensive guide.

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Fact check: IRCC has not removed police certificate requirements for temporary residents

A number of news outlets have recently reported on changes to police certificates for temporary residents, with some outlets claiming that Canada has eliminated the police certificate requirement for temporary residents. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made no changes to its policy regarding police […]

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IRCC to introduce advanced analytics and automation to speed up processing for spousal and partner sponsorship

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will introduce advanced analytics and automated technology to process all spousal and partner applications under family class immigration. The department has developed two new tools which will be used for different parts of the sponsorship application, in a bid to increase processing efficiency. Sponsor your […]

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British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec issue provincial immigration nominations in latest draws

This week, British Columbia (B.C.), Quebec and Alberta have invited provincial immigration candidates to apply for nomination or selection. All but two Canadian provinces and territories, the exceptions being Nunavut and Quebec, use Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial/ territorial governments. PNPs allow the governments of each […]

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Is the Super Visa a good alternative to the PGP?

May 21st marked the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). However, this year will also mark the fourth consecutive year of the PGP that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will select eligible applicants from the 2020 pool. This means that sponsors in subsequent years have not yet been given the chance to […]

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Prepare for CAEL and Meet Your Academic Goals with the Path to Success!

Knowing the best place to start can be challenging for those preparing for the CAEL Test, particularly when organizing a preparation routine. However, many candidates don’t consider that thousands of aspiring academics like them have gone before them, and their journeys have helped create a comprehensive and worry-free suite of preparation steps and corresponding materials. […]

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Caregivers to be given permanent resident status on arrival under new pilot programs

Canada has announced new, enhanced caregiver pilot programs as the expiry date for Canada’s existing Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot approaches. The existing pilot programs are set to expire on June 17. In their place, the new pilot programs will grant home care workers with permanent resident status when […]

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Canada Dental Care Plan will soon open to more Canadian residents

Families in Canada with children under 18 may be eligible for the new Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as of June 27. The CDCP aims to help ease the financial burden of paying for dental care out of pocket for those below a certain income threshold with no private dental plan, as is often supplied […]

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Express Entry and Family Members: All You Need to Know

The Canadian immigration system understands the importance of keeping families together. For this reason, Express Entry applicants may include their family members in an application for permanent residence.

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How do Express Entry draws in 2024 compare to 2023?

2024 thus far has seen many changes for the Express Entry system. From routine updates with proof of funds requirements, and Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s stated intention to have more “domestic draws” for Express Entry candidates—to significantly higher CRS scores, and a month-long pause in draws. So how does the issuance of invitations to apply […]

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Key Differences Between Express Entry and PNPs

Understanding the differences between the Express Entry system and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) is essential for navigating Canadian immigration. While both pathways can lead to permanent residency, they have distinct processes and requirements.

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Avoid these common tax-filing mistakes as a self-employed newcomer

Filing your income taxes when self-employed can sometimes be a more complicated and involved process than tax filing as an employee in Canada. For self-employed Canadians, the tax filing process is typically more complex than it may be for traditional employees.  This is because filing taxes as a self-employed worker involves ensuring the complete and […]

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Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada

International students remaining in Canada for the summer may have some questions about finding employment while they wait for the fall semester. International students are only allowed to work in Canada, without a separate work permit, if they have work authorization on their study permit. This work authorization will indicate if the study permit holder […]

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Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada

Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now be criminally inadmissible to enter Canada. Trump’s case provides a prominent example that can be used to better understand how inadmissibility is determined for, and can be overcome by, […]

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Canadian and United States border authorities crack down on flagpoling

Canadian and U.S. authorities have limited the number of ports of entry (POEs) that can be used as flagpoling sites. As of May 30th, 2024, only 12 Canada-U.S. border crossings will offer flagpoling services to newcomers. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration What is flagpoling? Flagpoling is a practice by which temporary residents […]

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Three provinces select candidates in latest provincial immigration results

British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia and Manitoba both issued invitations/ Expressions of Interest in their latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. All provinces and territories have PNPs to help provincial governments select economic immigration candidates most likely to integrate easily into the […]

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