An Emerging Futures study conducted by IDP Education conducted in March shows that Canada is the top destination of choice for international students. This is largely because of the opportunity to gain work experience after graduating. Over 25% of survey respondents selected Canada as their top choice for international study out of four major destination […]

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Quebec Premier Francois Legault has proposed major changes to Quebec’s economic immigration criteria. Speaking on May 25 with the Minister of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, Christine Frechette and the Minister of the French Language, Jean-François Roberge, Legault says the changes will ensure that nearly 100% of new economic immigrants to Quebec will know French before […]

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On May 23 in Toronto, Monte McNaughton, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced that Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the first professional association in the province to remove the Canadian work experience requirement from their application criteria. The minister says removing the Canadian work experience requirement will help qualified professionals […]

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Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the backlog of applications in inventory, across all lines of business, is now just slightly over 800,000. The numbers are current as of April 30. There are 2,006,000 million applications in inventory in total. IRCC defines its inventory as applications that have not been finalized. […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023. The newly eligible tests are:  CELPIP General CAEL PTE Academic TOEFL iBT Test […]

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Canada is an exciting country known for its multicultural society, breath-taking landscapes, and publicly-funded health care. That said, moving to Canada can come with its fair share of challenges, such as navigating the country’s health care system, which can be daunting for many newcomers. To help you get to grips with how the system works, […]

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Today, May 26th 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made an announcement about improvements to strengthen family class immigration in Canada. The new measures include: Faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants New and dedicated processing tools for spousal TRV applicants A new open work permit for spousal and […]

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The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government of Canada came to an agreement after a strike lasting from April 19th to May 1st. The strike had an impact on over 155,000 public servants, including those of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration IRCC […]

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IRCC has invited candidates in the thirteenth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,800 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 488. This was the first all-program draw since April 26. In an all-program draw, candidates are […]

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Tomorrow, May 25, marks the ninth annual Newcomer Day in Toronto. It is an event hosted by the City of Toronto to help newcomers to the city (and Canada) get familiar with their new home and the settlement services that are available to them. The event is being held at Nathan Phillips Square and runs […]

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Budgeting is a vital financial skill that everyone should develop, especially newcomers to Canada. Creating a budget allows you to track your income and expenses, identify areas where you can save money, and work towards your financial goals. As a newcomer, it’s particularly important to start budgeting early on to manage your finances effectively in […]

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Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) celebrates Citizenship Week, which commemorates Canada’s new citizens and what it means to be a Canadian. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the launch of Citizenship Week, which will […]

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The family class welcomes the second largest number of newcomers to Canada under its Immigration Levels Plan. It allows a family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be reunited with their family and come to Canada and receive permanent residence. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Quebec has a unique status in […]

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As a newcomer to Canada, it is important to know how the Canadian laws regarding wages and deductions. Before you start working, you should keep in mind that the salary or wage that you negotiate is not what is going to be in your bank account at the end of each pay period. Your employer […]

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According to Randstad, an employment agency and consulting firm with over 60 years of industry experience, the three most in-demand jobs across Canada are developers, human resource managers and mechanical engineers. Appropriately, it can be expected that international students coming to Canada may lean toward pursuing educational programs that will prepare them for careers in […]

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Five Canadian provinces have nominated candidates to apply for nomination under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. The PNP allows all Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel are best suited to integrate into the provincial workforce and economically establish within the province. The […]

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On May 11th 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced over $65 million in funding extensions to service provider organizations across Canada. The settlement services include pre-arrival services, services for racialized newcomer women, and language training for newcomers in Francophone minority communities. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The announcement emphasized that […]

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Spring is when many newcomers begin to arrive in Canada. The days are becoming longer and warmer so we can finally say goodbye to the cold Canadian winters. There are many amazing places in Canada to visit this spring where you can take advantage of off-peak hotel and flight prices and the nice weather before […]

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The Federal Court has ruled that it is reasonable for an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) visa officer to refuse a study permit application if the applicant has low grades from a previous program of study in “core courses” or “core subjects” that are related to their intended program of study in Canada. Discover […]

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Since its launch in November 2022, the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot program (NBCWP) has generated significant interest among skilled newcomers seeking a pathway to immigrate to Canada. The program is a joint effort between the New Brunswick provincial government and the federal government to attract newcomers who can fill gaps in the provincial labour […]

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Median hourly wages in all provinces and territories (except for Nunavut) will increase after May 31st. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Employers in Canada who are hiring foreign nationals use the provincial and territorial median hourly wage to know the requirements they must meet for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The […]

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Occasionally, a candidate’s Express Entry profile, and therefore their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, changes after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR). If this happens, they must ensure they remain eligible for PR until their electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR) has been submitted. Express Entry is the name of […]

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In late March, the province of Ontario announced a $768,000 investment in the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW). This funding is intended to help “address [employment] barriers [for women] by focusing on increasing … recruitment, retention, and advancement in non-traditional and/or growing economic sectors” through CCMW’s “Addressing Barriers to Employment for Muslim Women” project. […]

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A recent report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says that homeownership will be more attainable in the prairie provinces over the next two to three years. The report was released on April 27 and contains an outlook on housing supply and cost for 2023 to 2025. The overall national outlook shows that […]

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To help you get ready for the written portion of your CELPIP Test, we’ve put together the 7 following strategies. We know that for some test takers, making sure their written English skills measure up to their speaking, reading, and listening skills can be a challenge. With these 7 strategies, you’ll be able to build […]

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