Canadian and U.S. authorities have limited the number of ports of entry (POEs) that can be used as flagpoling sites. As of May 30th, 2024, 12 Canada-U.S. border crossings will offer flagpoling services to newcomers at reduced service hours. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration What is flagpoling? Flagpoling is a practice by […]
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Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now be criminally inadmissible to enter Canada. Trump’s case provides a prominent example that can be used to better understand how inadmissibility is determined for, and can be overcome by, […]
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International students remaining in Canada for the summer may have some questions about finding employment while they wait for the fall semester. International students are only allowed to work in Canada, without a separate work permit, if they have work authorization on their study permit. This work authorization will indicate if the study permit holder […]
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Filing your income taxes when self-employed can sometimes be a more complicated and involved process than tax filing as an employee in Canada. For self-employed Canadians, the tax filing process is typically more complex than it may be for traditional employees. This is because filing taxes as a self-employed worker involves ensuring the complete and […]
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2024 thus far has seen many changes for the Express Entry system. From routine updates with proof of funds requirements, and Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s stated intention to have more “domestic draws” for Express Entry candidates—to significantly higher Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, and a month-long pause in draws. So how does the issuance of […]
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Families in Canada with children under 18 may be eligible for the new Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as of June 27. The CDCP aims to help ease the financial burden of paying for dental care out of pocket for those below a certain income threshold with no private dental plan, as is often supplied […]
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Canada has announced new, enhanced caregiver pilot programs as the expiry date for Canada’s existing Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot approaches. The existing pilot programs are set to expire on June 17. In their place, the new pilot programs will grant home care workers with permanent resident status when […]
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Knowing the best place to start can be challenging for those preparing for the CAEL Test, particularly when organizing a preparation routine. However, many candidates don’t consider that thousands of aspiring academics like them have gone before them, and their journeys have helped create a comprehensive and worry-free suite of preparation steps and corresponding materials. […]
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May 21st marked the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). However, this year will also mark the fourth consecutive year of the PGP that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will select eligible applicants from the 2020 pool. This means that sponsors in subsequent years have not yet been given the chance to […]
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This week, British Columbia (B.C.), Quebec and Alberta have invited provincial immigration candidates to apply for nomination or selection. All but two Canadian provinces and territories, the exceptions being Nunavut and Quebec, use Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial/ territorial governments. PNPs allow the governments of each […]
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will introduce advanced analytics and automated technology to process all spousal and partner applications under family class immigration. The department has developed two new tools which will be used for different parts of the sponsorship application, in a bid to increase processing efficiency. Sponsor your […]
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A number of news outlets have recently reported on changes to police certificates for temporary residents, with some outlets claiming that Canada has eliminated the police certificate requirement for temporary residents. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made no changes to its policy regarding police […]
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Applicants in various immigration programs—including those responding to an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR)—will need to submit personal documents in support of their application, including police certificates. Police certificates are statements that an applicant does not have a criminal record, or if they do, it is a copy of their criminal record. […]
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So, you’ve made the decision to move to Canada. Congratulations – it’s a big step you are taking but an exciting one. By being prepared and well-organized in advance you can arrive in Canada feeling more confident. Long before you pack your bags, there are a number of things to consider and many tasks to […]
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 3,000 ITAs in a program-specific draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 522 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry […]
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Many international students finishing their post-secondary academic programs want to stay in Canada after graduation to live, work and eventually become permanent residents. There are a few options for ways to stay in Canada once school is finished. The most popular option is to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP is an […]
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Many of Canada’s economic immigration programs require candidates to complete a language test to be eligible to apply. This article will provide an overview of important details about whether a reader may need a language test on their immigration journey to Canada. For example, the following will cover which programs require language tests and the […]
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it is increasing the number of applications accepted into processing under the temporary special measures for Palestinian extended family in Gaza. Last January, the department announced that it would process 1,000 applications for temporary resident visas (TRVs) for applicants currently in Gaza who are family members […]
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Universities, colleges, and specialty programs across Canada all have unique values, and the best choice for international students often depends on their individual career goals and aspirations. Note: Speciality programs are those specifically designed to help students develop and enhance specific skills such as those in the trades. Meanwhile, bridging programs help newcomers connect the […]
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Newcomers applying for economic class immigration to Canada through Express Entry will need an important document to help prove their eligibility for certain programs or pathways: an Education Credential Assessment (ECA). An ECA verifies the Canadian equivalent of your international academic credentials. Credentials assessed could include international degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Explore Getting an ECA […]
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As of May 27, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will update the proof of funds (POF) requirement for Express Entry candidates. This requirement is updated annually by IRCC, reflecting the low-income cut-off total published that year by Statistics Canada (StatsCan). As a reminder, IRCC’s POF requirement represents the minimum amount of funds an applicant […]
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On May 23rd Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Marc Miller announced new temporary measures to aid individuals impacted by the crises in Haiti. Effective immediately, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a temporary policy to aid Haitians in Canada with a valid temporary resident status, and those who are family members of […]
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This week both the British Columbia (B.C.) and Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued nominations to newcomers interested in subsequently applying for Canadian permanent residence (PR). Candidates were invited to apply through skills immigration, and family reunification streams. Read on for a full breakdown of this week’s provincial immigration news. Note: Different PNPs use distinct […]
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Immigration Minister Marc Miller has tabled a bill with Canada’s parliament to allow a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. This means that if the bill passes, children of Canadian citizens who were born abroad can pass their citizenship on to their children. The bill, also known as Bill C-71, An Act to amend the […]
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In the latest phase of two previously announced immigration pilot programs, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now accepting community applications for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. The two pilot programs are officially set to begin onboarding and training selected communities this fall. They both aim to support […]
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