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April 13, 2024

British Columbia and Manitoba invite provincial nominees

British Columbia and Manitoba has issued invitations to provincial nominees through their individual Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week.Together the provinces invited more than 400 candidates from streams designed for in-demand and skilled workers looking to settle in their provinces.Nominees...

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April 12, 2024

What can newcomers expect from Budget 2024?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as several Liberal ministers, have made announcements regarding what can be expected from the upcoming Budget 2024.The Budget, which is set to be tabled to Parliament on April 16, is released annually and helps...

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April 11, 2024

Live Webinar: Tax Tips for Newcomers

If you are preparing to file your taxes for the first time in Canada, you may have questions about the filing process.If so, you won't want to miss CanadaVisa's upcoming webinar: Tax Tips for Newcomers presented by experts from H&R...

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April 11, 2024

I am a Canadian permanent resident, how long do I actually need to stay in Canada?

A permanent resident has many of the same benefits of Canadian citizens. However, unlike citizens, they must maintain their status by meeting certain requirements like the residency obligation.Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian ImmigrationTo maintain your permanent resident status,...

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April 10, 2024

Canada invites candidates in Express Entry draw for STEM occupations

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the second Express Entry draw of the week.The department issued 4,500  invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for candidates in STEM occupations.Candidates required a minimum...

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April 10, 2024

Express Entry: IRCC invites 1,280 candidates in first April draw

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the first Express Entry draw of April.The department issued 1,280  invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw.Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 549...

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April 10, 2024

Who can work in Canada without a work permit?

While foreign workers usually require a Canadian work permit to secure employment, exceptions exist.Foreign nationals are increasingly drawn to Canada for its diverse and promising work opportunities.Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law FirmBy fulfilling the...

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April 9, 2024

The state of the Express Entry pool: March 2024

March has marked another month of Express Entry draws, as Canada’s immigration system continues to invite candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR)Certain trends continued through last month’s draws that may provide further understanding of how Express Entry may continue...

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April 8, 2024

More temporary residents are settling outside of Canada’s major cities

A recent study from the Conference Board of Canada (CoBC) has found that newcomers to Canada are increasingly choosing to settle outside of urban centres.The study used data from 2016 and 2021 to show the differences in immigration to urban...

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April 8, 2024

Studying in Canada: An updated guide to applying for Canada’s Student Direct Stream in 2024

The process of applying for a Canadian study permit has undergone changes recently, affecting many candidates that will apply for expedited processing through the Student Direct Stream (SDS) in 2024.These changes were introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...

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