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November 18, 2024

Canada holds first healthcare Express Entry draw since July

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw.The department issued 3,000 ITAs in a healthcare category-based selection draw.Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 to...

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November 18, 2024

Discounts and offers for international students in Canada

International students in Canada have several opportunities to save money on goods and services in the country.There are many discounts and offers aimed at international students, encompassing everyday goods such as groceries and school supplies, mobile phone and internet plans,...

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November 17, 2024

British Columbia and Alberta invite PNP candidates

British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply to candidates for provincial nomination, and Alberta has published processing times updates for its immigration programs.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programsBritish Columbia invitationsThe British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)...

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November 16, 2024

New survey reveals the happiest provinces in Canada

A recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute has revealed that Quebec is the happiest province in Canada.The non-profit conducted an online survey from July 31 to August 2, 2024, among a randomized sample of 1,609 Canadians over 18.Angus Reid...

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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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