A lack of Canadian experience is a common barrier identified by newcomers as they pursue meaningful work in their new country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Ontario Human Rights commission identified other barriers that immigrants experience when finding jobs that correspond with their education, skills and experience. These can include: Employers […]

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Canada welcomes millions of tourists, visitors, immigrants, foreign workers, and students each year. However, before coming to Canada, whatever the reason, it’s important to know that a past criminal record can make you inadmissible. If you have been convicted of a crime in the past, your admissibility to Canada is calculated based on the equivalency […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now has a processing time of 30 days for Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants. The measure applies to spousal applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada. Rather than require applicants to remain in their home countries while awaiting IRCC’s decision, they can now come […]

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The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. The release from June 23 states that Mishra was charged with the following: IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized Representation or Advice for Consideration – one count IRPA Section 126 Counselling Misrepresentation – one count […]

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On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in Canada, is valid for up to three years and holders are allowed to bring their immediate […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and Manitoba have invited candidates in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was established because immigration is a shared responsibility between the provincial and federal government. It allows provincial governments to assert more control over the selection of economic immigrants who settle within a […]

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Embarking on your journey to Canada as an international student? These are exciting yet overwhelming times. So much to consider, including managing your finances while pursuing education in a foreign country. How do you manage your money while studying far away from home? How is banking different in Canada?  CanadaVisa and TD are here to […]

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On June 29, the Government of Ontario announced it would cap rent increases for 2023 at 2.5%. Each year, Ontario releases a rent increase guideline that landlords can then use to raise the cost of tenants’ rent by a specific percentage to align with the cost of living. The province typically uses Ontario’s Consumer Price […]

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In 2023, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada, which is currently home to over 300,000 Pakistani people. The largest share of Pakistani people live in Ontario, especially in Toronto, Mississauga and Milton. […]

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Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together. Spouses, partners, and dependents of permanent residents, Canadian citizens, temporary workers, and students already in Canada may now be eligible for an Open […]

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Are you a newcomer to Canada, eager to kick-start your career in this diverse and thriving country? Finding your first job in a new country can seem challenging, but with the right guidance and approach, you can make the process smoother and increase your chances of success. Here are some useful tips to help you […]

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On Saturday, the Canadian government announced that it will introduce a new pathway this October to enable Ukrainians in Canada to apply for permanent residence. Effective October 23, 2023, the new pathway will be available to Ukrainians in Canada with temporary resident status and who have at least one family member in Canada. Immigration, Refugees […]

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Update: The cap of 10,000 applications was reached on July 18, 2023. Click here to explore other Canadian visa options if you are an H-1B visa holder. The original story continues below. As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in […]

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Three of Canada’s provinces have nominated candidates through streams of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A candidate that receives nomination by a province becomes much more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This is because the federal and provincial governments share responsibility for […]

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Today, Canada and the United Kingdom announced the signing of a new Canada-United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement. Anticipated to take effect in 2024, the new arrangement includes a number of improvements on the existing youth mobility agreement between the two countries: an expansion of the eligibility age to 18-35 the addition of two new […]

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In a recent federal decision titled Khan v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), the court determined that an immigration officer’s decision to consider an outstanding US residency application as it relates to an intention to reside in Canada was unreasonable. Schedule a Free Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The applicant, Khan, is a citizen […]

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The leaders of Canada’s provinces met in Winnipeg this week to discuss shared priorities. The Premiers highlighted some areas that require urgent action. Three of these areas are linked closely to immigration. Building a strong labour force; Improving health care; Addressing housing needs Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Premiers have been […]

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Holders of H-1B specialty visas in the United States will soon have another pathway to live and work in Canada. In addition to the existing permanent and temporary pathways, H-1B holders can apply for a new Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) effective July 16. The new work permit will allow eligible H-1B holders and their […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. On July 12th the department invited 3,800 candidates in a French language category-based draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 375.  Here is an overview of the most recent Express Entry results:  July 11  On July 11 […]

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Today, the Canadian government made an announcement on the continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada. Schedule a Free Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In 2021, IRCC created two pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who have either worked or studied in Canada. Stream A has been open to […]

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On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was launching category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. IRCC will give preference to Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: Healthcare Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions Trades, […]

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Starting your life in a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, as a newcomer to Canada, there are several things you should take care of within the first year of your arrival. Here’s a helpful checklist to guide you on what to do within the first three months, six months, and 12 months. […]

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On June 27th, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced measures that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be implementing to attract global tech talent to Canada. Get a Free Canadian Immigration Assessment These measures are referred to as Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy. These tech measures include: New innovation stream under the International Mobility Program (IMP) […]

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The cost of buying a home in Canada has gone up slightly according to the most recent data from Statistics Canada. The recently released New Housing Price index shows that on average, prices increased 0.1% month-over-month in May, the first increase since August 2022. It further showed that prices were up in six of the […]

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Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration. Provincial immigration is not the same across Canada. For example, while most Canadian provinces and territories have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Quebec does not have one due to a special agreement with the federal government that allows it to select all its economic […]

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