Some newcomers arriving to Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help support them in adapting to life in Canada. Settlement services can help newcomers with tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, finding employment, and even making new friends. Studies have shown […]

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The government of Yukon is moving to an intake-based approach for applications to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Under this new intake-based approach, the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) will accept a fixed number of applications in each intake. Once the cap has been hit for a given intake, […]

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Starting a New Life In your first months after moving to Canada, you’ll face the exciting prospect of establishing your life in a new country. Samsung’s SmartStarts program can set you up with everything you need to land your first job in Canada, including Preparing for virtual interviews; Working remotely; and Organizing your job search. […]

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Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence (PR), provided both they and their loved ones meet certain criteria. Canadians pursuing this kind of sponsorship will need to choose between two options: inland sponsorship, or outland sponsorship. Each comes with its own benefits. This article will […]

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As of December 23, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has reached its full provincial nomination allocation for 2024. A total of 21,500 nominations were issued across various streams in 2024. The OINP will continue to accept and consider new applications under its 2025 allocation. As of this writing, the official number of provincial […]

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We saw many changes to Canada’s Express Entry system in 2024. In this article, we’ll review the major changes to Express Entry, many of which have significant implications for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Reviewing recent developments and highlighting trends may also give us a better sense of what to expect in the […]

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Newcomers are working to address Canada’s top two issues: healthcare and housing affordability. In a research study conducted by CIC News, Canadians ranked healthcare and housing affordability as among the top concerns facing Canada today. Both newcomers and native-born Canadians responded similarly to the survey. Here’s how newcomers are working to address Canada’s top issues. […]

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We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for […]

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Victoria has been named the most livable city in Canada for newcomers, according to a new ranking. Every year, The Globe and Mail releases its annual ranking of most Livable Cities in Canada. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! One of the six rankings is specifically designed for newcomers to Canada, which […]

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Concordia University has launched a research institute to study the impacts of immigration. The Montreal-based university created the Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS) to provide evidence-based research on migration and offer a space for discussions to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada. Subscribe and get our Newcomer’s Guide to Canada The […]

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As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect. Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to apply directly to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to extend their stay in […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided more updates on their plans to remove points for a job offer under Canada’s Express Entry system. In a recent news release, the department announced that they would be instituting this change in the spring of 2025. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Currently, Express Entry candidates […]

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In general, foreign nationals require a work permit for legal authorization to work in Canada, but there are exceptions allowing business visitors to perform certain kinds of work without needing a permit. Business visitors can work without needing a permit because they are not considered to be entering the Canadian labour market. This article will […]

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On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for changes to Canada’s first generation limit (FGL) by three more months. The new deadline is March 19, 2025. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Canada’s FGL restricts the ability of Canadian citizens born abroad to pass […]

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When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an open work permit (OWP). The sponsored person can only apply for this OWP after you have submitted your application to sponsor them for Permanent Residence (PR). They must apply for the OWP from within Canada. […]

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Anita wakes up at 7:30 a.m. to her Samsung clock app. She picks up her phone to check her calendar and plan her day. She’s grateful she signed up for the Samsung SmartStarts program after she moved to Canada to go to university and got $50 off her new phone. She checks her calendar and […]

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British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week. Provincial immigration results Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Alberta Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws across multiple streams. Overall, over 1,700 candidates were issued invitations to apply, with different minimum scores. British Columbia […]

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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 job offer could receive an additional 50 points or an additional 200 points in […]

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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 of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs. This […]

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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 self-directed investing is, how to get started, and the resources available to help you […]

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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 work permit-issuing programs, IEC candidates are provided significantly more certainty about their chances […]

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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 representative People will no longer be able to flagpole to obtain same-day service for immigration applications. Once this change comes […]

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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 points for having an LMIA-based job offer. An additional 50 points can easily make […]

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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 in Canada. The FCIC is for newcomers who wish to settle in francophone communities […]

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New information has been released about a rural immigration pathway to permanent residence (PR) in Canada. 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 […]

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