Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), Prince Edward Island (PEI), and Manitoba have issued provincial immigration invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in the last two weeks, a period that also saw Quebec release the results of two rounds of invitations conducted through their provincial immigration system since February 17. In all but two of Canada’s […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released important details for the department’s new temporary humanitarian permanent residence (PR) pathway dedicated to foreign nationals from Colombia, Haiti and Venezuela. First announced on October 10 last year, IRCC determined that it would create a new temporary pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan foreign nationals physically present […]

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Canada has announced that it will extend the special measures put in place for Iranians in Canada as temporary residents. The measures were originally announced in February 2023 as a means of supporting Iranians in Canada during a time of turmoil in Iran and set to expire last week. They will now expire as of […]

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In response to an increase in asylum claimants from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican nationals to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily. This change is effective as of February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens were eligible to receive an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Amidst a recent surge in fraudulent immigration practices, particularly those targeting asylum seekers, this article will outline five signs that immigration candidates may be dealing with someone aiming to take advantage of their desire to immigrate to Canada. March is Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada‘s (IRCC’s) fraud prevention month. As Canada continues to be a […]

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Montreal stands out not only for its rich history and arts scene but also its unique bilingual environment. As a city that boasts eclectic festivals and a dining scene rivaled by few, it offers newcomers an array of enriching experiences. This guide will help newcomers looking to settle in the city, touching on aspects from […]

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On February 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a category-based draw for Express Entry candidates with experience in healthcare occupations where the department issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to those with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 422. This CRS score marked the lowest minimum score of any healthcare draw since the introduction […]

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A visitor visa is needed to come to Canada as a tourist, or on a quick trip to visit family, or do business for individuals of many countries. Anyone who is not a permanent or temporary resident of Canada (those with a work or study permit) will need a visitor visa to enter the country. […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates to apply for permanent residence in the second Express Entry draw of the week. The department issued 2,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a in a category-based selection draw for candidates with strong French language proficiency Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 336. Discover if […]

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We are pleased to announce that you can now get your CELPIP scores even faster than before! We understand the stress and pressure that come from writing a high-stakes test like CELPIP and have listened to the feedback from our test takers. We are excited to now provide your results faster than ever. By reducing […]

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Canada’s Express Entry management system has continued into 2024, issuing more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates from all three of its programs. The composition of the candidate pool is a key factor in how the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores and the draw sizes are determined under Express Entry, is. While it is […]

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Most international students across Canada are eligible for co-op and internship programs if they are enrolled in an eligible program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Many Canadian post-secondary students take advantage of co-op and internship programs at their university or college to acquire industry work experience prior to graduation. For these students, this work […]

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Applicants for Canadian citizenship can either reapply or request a judicial review from the Federal Court of Canada if their citizenship application is refused by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In 2023, over “354,000 people became Canadian citizens in more than 3,000 citizenship ceremonies [conducted] across the country.” This is according to data released […]

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Did you miss us at the 2023 Learning, Earning, and LivingCK Career Expo and Job Fair? It’s not too late to learn more about opportunities for you in Chatham-Kent! If you crave access to a rural lifestyle with urban amenities, we offer a variety of lifestyle options – from downtown living to lakeside escapes – […]

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All Canadian permanent residents (PRs) may leave the country, and return, after mailing their citizenship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). However, IRCC clarifies that there are certain steps PRs must take to ensure they remain eligible for citizenship while outside Canada. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law […]

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Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals apply annually for a study permit to pursue further education in Canada. In fact, studying in Canada is so popular that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently introduced a two-year cap on new international students as a measure intended to control the influx of foreign nationals. Generally, there […]

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February marks Black History Month—an annual celebration and appreciation of the contributions that those of African heritage have given to Canada. As of the 2021 census, there were an estimated 1,438,900 Black Canadians—encompassing various national backgrounds including Nigerian, Ghanaian, Jamaican, Haitian, Trinidadian, and Tobagonian, and many others. Black Canadians have made an impact in every […]

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Today Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new immigration pathway for families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The department confirmed that starting February 27th, 2024, it would accept up to 3,250 applications from single applicants or families. This is a new family sponsorship pathway that will grant successful applicants permanent residence […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) do check the information in a candidate’s application and compare it with the candidate’s social media and public profiles. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If there are discrepancies between the application information and what can be found on the […]

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CIC News recently obtained an Access to Information Request (ATIP) from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing that IRCC doubled the number of stakeholders it consults for the creation of the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. The ATIP shows that between July 10 and August 4, 2023, IRCC invited 4,780 stakeholders to complete an online […]

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Although the term “family reunification” encompasses many groups (spouses, common-law partners, children, parents etc.), a big part of Canada’s family-class immigration is focused on the sponsorship of spouses and partners by Canadian citizens and permanent residents (PRs). In fact, family-class pathways are Canada’s second most popular method of immigrating after economic immigration. This is solidified […]

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A new Statistics Canada report has found that for the first time ever, there are more millennials than baby boomers in Canada. Millennials are currently at their highest demographic weight at 23%. Notably between July 2022 and July 2023, the millennial population in Canada saw an increase of 457,354 “exclusively due to the arrival of […]

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When a foreign national applies to extend their Canadian work permit, they are free to leave Canada and come back. However, upon returning to Canada, work permit extension applicants should be aware that one of three things will take place. In some cases, work permit applicants may need to return to Canada as a visitor […]

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Provided certain requirements are met, it is indeed possible for a foreign national to hold both a study permit and a work permit simultaneously. Since work permits and study permits have different eligibility criteria and conditions, foreign nationals interested in possessing both permits at the same time will have to comply with eligibility requirements for […]

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Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,490 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in an all-program/general Express Entry draw. This draw, which took place on February 13, issued ITAs to eligible candidates from all three Express Entry-managed programs* who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 535. Express Entry is the application […]

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