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November 15, 2024

International students in Canada can work 24 hours a week off-campus

International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session.Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November...

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November 15, 2024

Live Webinar: Empowering Newcomer Success: Navigating Canada’s Job Market and Higher Education with WES Credential Evaluations

Are you a newcomer looking to advance your career or pursue higher education in Canada?CanadaVisa and special guest World Education Services (WES) present a comprehensive webinar: Empowering Newcomer Success: Navigating Canada’s Job Market and Higher Education with WES Credential Evaluations...

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November 15, 2024

IRCC’s backlog continues to grow as department looks to reduce immigration in 2025

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s backlog has been steadily increasing over the last few months.According to the latest data released on November 4, there were 1,097,000 applications in the backlog as of September 30, 2024. That is an increase of...

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November 15, 2024

Criminally inadmissible to Canada? Options to consider before traveling

Having been charged or convicted of a crime can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada if you are not a Canadian citizen.If you seek entry at a Canadian border when you are criminally inadmissible without having the appropriate documentation at...

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November 14, 2024

Eight reasons skilled foreign workers in the US should consider immigrating to Canada

If you’re a skilled foreign worker in the United States considering new opportunities, Canada offers compelling reasons to make the move up north.The United States consistently ranks as one of the top countries of residence for candidates invited to apply...

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November 13, 2024

Pilot programs offer alternate pathways to PR for Quebec temporary residents

Francophones looking for options to gain Canadian permanent residence (PR) may find success through Canada’s immigration pilots.International students and skilled workers living in Quebec have seen two key PR streams paused:The Regular Skilled Worker Program (along with the Skilled Worker...

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November 12, 2024

IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in third draw of the week

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw.The department issued 400 ITAs in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw.Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 547...

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November 12, 2024

Understanding Different Bank Accounts in Canada: A Guide for New Canadians

Opening a bank account in Canada[1] may be an important step for newcomers like you. A Canadian bank account provides you with a secure place to deposit your money. It allows you to deposit your income, pay bills, and manage...

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November 12, 2024

Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

According to a new report, Canada is the third safest country in the world for travellers in 2025.Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), the North American travel insurance company behind the annual safety rankings, listed Canada in the top spot, just...

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November 12, 2024

How IRCC determines whether visitors get a single or multiple entry visa to Canada

Multiple-entry visas to Canada are no longer the standard for visitors to the country.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their instructions to immigration officers on the issuance of multiple vs. single-entry visas to Canada, with tighter restrictions...

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