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February 20, 2025

New Brunswick ceases endorsements for some occupations for the AIP

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has stopped considering endorsements for certain occupations under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).Effective immediately, the NBPNP will not endorse applications for any of the following occupations:OccupationNOC Code Accounting technicians and bookkeepers12200 Administrative assistants13110...

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February 19, 2025

IRCC invites 6,500 candidates in first category based draw of 2025

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.The department issued 6,500 ITAs in a French-proficiency category-based draw.To be considered candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score...

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February 19, 2025

How do I extend a work permit issued under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program?

If you are working in Canada on a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), there may come a time when you need to extend your work permit.There are many reasons you might need to extend this work...

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February 18, 2025

These are the options for US H-1B visa holders who want to move to Canada

Holders of H-1B visas pursuing U.S. green cards may find it quicker and easier to obtain Canadian permanent residency instead.Canada’s Express Entry system is pool-based, allowing the highest ranking candidates to move to the front of the line for permanent...

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February 17, 2025

IRCC issues more Express Entry invitations to PNP candidates

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.The department issued 646 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.To be considered, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive...

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February 17, 2025

Can you enter Canada with a criminal record?

Your past criminal record in a foreign country—even if considerable time has passed—can prevent you from being allowed into Canada.Under Canadian law, any non-citizen can be denied entry on account of criminal inadmissibility.If you’re eligible, there are ways you may...

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February 16, 2025

Alberta holds first provincial selection of 2025, New Brunswick provides processing updates

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued invitations to apply to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in its first draw of 2025.Candidates were invited with consideration to their professional skills and experience, and/or ties to Alberta.In addition, New Brunswick...

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February 15, 2025

Celebrating 60 years: 10 fascinating facts about Canada’s maple leaf flag

Canada's iconic red-and-white maple leaf flag may be the country's most recognizable symbol today, but it wasn’t always so ubiquitous.The Canadian flag has had a rich and storied past which helped mould it into the instantly recognizable and beloved symbol...

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February 14, 2025

IEC work permit holders see earlier cut-off for bonus CRS points for valid job offers under Express Entry

Foreign nationals who hold an International Experience Canada (IEC) employer-specific work permit now no longer receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment if their work permit was issued after December 18, 2024.This change, resulting from changes to the...

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February 13, 2025

From Arrival to Retirement: Building Your Financial Future in Ontario

You've just arrived in Canada, and retirement is probably the last thing on your mind. Moving to a new country comes with a long to-do list – finding a place to live, learning new processes, language, cultures and customs, and...

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