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December 22, 2024

Four provinces invite candidates for provincial immigration in latest draws

British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programsAlbertaBetween November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws across multiple streams.Overall, over 1,700 candidates were issued invitations...

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December 21, 2024

How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid...

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December 20, 2024

TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process.This policy also extends the eligibility...

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December 19, 2024

Understanding Self-Directed Investing for Newcomers to Canada

If you’re new to Canada and interested in managing your own investments, self-directed investing might be an option for you.It is one way to make your own decisions on where to invest your money. In this article, we’ll explore what...

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December 19, 2024

The 2025 IEC pool is now open

Interested in moving to and working in Canada? The International Experience Canada (IEC) pool is now open and accepting candidate profiles for the 2025 season.Under the IEC program, youth from certain countries can receive work permits.In contrast to many other...

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December 18, 2024

Flagpoling set to end as IRCC tightens border security: Marc Miller

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to end flagpoling."Flagpoling will no longer be an option," said Immigration Minister Marc Miller, in a televised speech on Tuesday, 17 December.Consult with an experienced immigration representativePeople will no longer be able to...

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December 18, 2024

IRCC to remove LMIA-based job offer points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

Express Entry candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer.Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 or 200 CRS...

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December 17, 2024

Canada unveils new permanent residence pathway for French speakers

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released eligibility criteria and details on a new francophone immigration pathway to Canada opening in 2025.The Francophone Community Immigration Class (FCIC) is a new immigration pathway designed to help French-speaking newcomers settle permanently...

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December 17, 2024

Details and eligibility criteria for new Canadian rural immigration pathway revealed

The Rural Community Immigration Class is a pathway for foreign nationals who can help overcome labour shortages in designated communities outside of Quebec, and want to reside in these communities long term.Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian ImmigrationTo qualify,...

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December 17, 2024

Step-by-step: Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian PR

Based on the application you choose to sponsor your loved one, you could benefit from increased freedom of movement, the right to appeal a decision, and work permit options for you and the person you sponsor.While the ability to sponsor...

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