Canada has more than 100 different options for foreign nationals looking to come to this country. Many of these pathways can be categorized under two general programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). Both the TFWP and the IMP exist to aid Canada’s economic growth, yet these two programs […]
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This move comes in response to a recent surge of COVID-19 in the country. Starting January 5, 2023, a new temporary measure will require all inbound air travellers above the age of one to present a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding their flight to Canada from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, […]
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Alberta is a western province that boasts two major Canadian cities: Calgary and Edmonton. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, invites immigrants who have the right skills and work experience to come and settle in the province. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are eight options […]
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You may be eligible for Canadian citizenship if you were born abroad to a Canadian citizen. Your legal or biological parent must have been a first-generation Canadian at the time of your birth. That means they were either born in Canada or naturalized Canadian citizens who successfully applied for citizenship. If your parent received Canadian […]
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Ontario and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]
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Canada’s immigration system saw many key developments in 2022, as the country dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued to assess Canada’s economic and societal needs through immigration—yielding new and important developments changes this year, that may have great influence on the country’s immigration system in […]
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The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]
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Family class immigration is the second largest category of newcomers under Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan. In 2023, Canada aims to welcome some 106,500 newcomers under the family class: 28,500 from the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) and 78,000 Spouses, Partners, and Children. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Can I be a sponsor? To sponsor a […]
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Manitoba was the first province to launch the Provincial Nominee Program in 1998. Since its launch, Manitoba has tremendously benefitted from immigration to the province through the PNP, which has played a major role in the province’s population, labour force and economic growth. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Manitoba is a very […]
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Canadian immigration continued to play an integral role in uplifting the national labour force and economy this year. In October, it was reported that Canadian immigrants accounted for around 80% of all labour force growth in this country between 2016 and 2021. This has allowed Canada to “mitigate the impacts of labour shortages in a […]
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The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), beating a record that had previously been set 100 years ago. Heading into 2023, the Canadian government seems steadfast in its continued commitment to immigration and welcoming newcomers to this country. Canada hopes that heightened immigration will […]
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You may become a Canadian citizen as long as you meet certain eligibility requirements, including the physical presence requirements. Canada requires you to have lived in the country for at least three years or 1,095 days out of the past five years before applying for Canadian citizenship. The calculation period starts on the day that […]
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Atlantic Canada is made up of four provinces: Nova Scotia (NS), New Brunswick (NB), Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). According to Canada’s most recent census, “the share of immigrants settling in Atlantic Canada has [nearly] tripled” in the last decade and a half. In fact, the percentage of Canadian immigrants that […]
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Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program within 20 days. The eligible countries are: Antigua and Barbuda; Brazil; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; India; […]
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The past year has been a unique one for Canada’s Express Entry application management system. The resumption of all-program draws, after an 18-month pause that began in December 2020, has allowed Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to work towards, pre-pandemic targets of Express Entry invitations. Over the year, the department has been working towards […]
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Canada welcomes newcomers and cultures from around the world. Its reputation for stability and tolerance makes it a popular destination for those considering a fresh start in a new country. Even with the growing number of immigrants in Canada, Canadians tend to observe holidays and traditions leftover from Canada’s earlier history as a French and […]
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On December 22nd, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expanded the list of eligible occupations in the Global Talent Stream (GTS). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm ESDC is a government department that works to support Canada’s labour force, and so has oversight over many immigration matters—including issuance of […]
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Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most […]
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According to the 2021 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration, Canada was home to 256,740 study permit holders and 326,116 temporary work permit holders (under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP) in 2020. Individuals in these two groups make up part of the country’s population identified as temporary residents […]
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You may be eligible for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside Canada and at least one of your biological or legal parents at birth were a Canadian citizen when you were born. Get a Free Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship The Canadian government’s process to determine if you are a […]
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This July marked the return of the Express Entry system for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, as Canada invited skilled immigrants from overseas for the first time since 2020. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment There are three programs managed by the Express Entry system: The Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP); The Federal Skilled Trades […]
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Statistics Canada’s job vacancy report for the third quarter of 2022 (Q3) reflects a trend seen throughout the year. Canada continues to face labour shortages, as employers looked to fill close to a million (959,600) job vacancies. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm A job is defined as vacant […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports an overall reduction of nearly half a million applications since August this year. This is almost double the number of applications processed over the same period in 2021 when the department processed 2.5 million. The progress comes as IRCC is on track to admit a record breaking 431,000 […]
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In this post we’ll explore vocabulary for IELTS. Everyone knows good vocabulary knowledge will help you get a better score in the IELTS test. What role does vocabulary play in the IELTS test and how important is it? The more words you know, the more you will understand in the IELTS Listening and Reading sections. […]
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Canada has Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with over 50 countries. These relationships maintain favorable commercial conditions between Canada and fellow member nations, while removing barriers to business between them; often involving the movement of temporary business people and workers, to and from Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]
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