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January 9, 2025

The changes shaping Quebec immigration in 2025

Quebec's immigration landscape in 2024 has been marked by significant changes, many of which are set to impact immigration to the province in 2025.These changes—particularly to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), family sponsorships, and...

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January 8, 2025

Why Do Some Institutions Require a Credential Evaluation?

In an increasingly globalized world, individuals seeking to work, study, or become licensed in a new country often encounter requirements to verify and evaluate their academic credentials. Credential evaluations serve as a standardized method of interpreting and verifying qualifications obtained...

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January 8, 2025

Canada holds first CEC draw of the year

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system.The department issued 1,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, who had a...

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January 8, 2025

Canadian federal government will miss deadline for changes to citizenship by descent

The federal government will miss the extended deadline to make changes to the second-generation cut-off provision regarding citizenship by descent.Governor General Mary Simon has prorogued Parliament until March 24, 2025, so the federal government will not be able to amend...

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January 8, 2025

9 tips to reduce the risk of refusal of your Canada visitor visa

An application for a visitor visa to enter Canada may be routine, but success isn’t guaranteed.According to government data, there was a significant increase in the number of visitor visa rejections in 2024.Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian ImmigrationThis...

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January 7, 2025

IRCC invites candidates in first Express Entry draw of the year

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw.The department issued 471 ITAs to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.Get a Free...

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January 7, 2025

Investing 101: How to Start Investing as a Newcomer in Canada

Moving to a new country brings many changes, including probably new ways to manage your financial goals. For newcomers to Canada, investing is one way to help grow your savings.This article may help you understand what investing is, how to...

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January 7, 2025

Canadian family class immigration: 2024 year in review

Canadian immigration authorities have made several changes to family class sponsorship and work permit programs over the last 12 months.In addition to adding several pathways for family members of Canadians in conflict areas, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made...

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January 7, 2025

IRCC backlog shrinks amidst immigration cuts

As of November 30, the number of applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s backlog shrunk to 1,006,500.Considering that there were 1,056,100 applications in the backlog as of October 31, that is a decrease of approximately 4.7% in the span...

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January 6, 2025

Trudeau to resign from Liberal leadership; Canadian Parliament to be prorogued

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign from his position as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.Trudeau says he intends to stay on his position as Prime Minister, until the Liberal Party has selected a new...

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