Category: Canada Immigration News

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Provincial Immigration Invitations are Issued by Quebec and British Columbia

Canadian provinces Quebec and British Columbia have issued provincial immigration invitations to apply to applicants on October 16, 2022.  Most of the provinces and territories in Canada except Quebec and Nunavut manage their own PNPs. Through these provincial programs, interested applicants are invited to apply for a provincial nomination. However, the provincial nomination does not...

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Why Hire an Immigration Consultant?

Immigration consultants can assist with various issues that may arise during the application process for Canadian Immigration. Unpredicted situations, permissibility issues, policy, and governing updates that are among some of the items that an immigration consultant may support you through during the immigration journey. An Immigration consultant assists employers and organizations with a Labour Market...

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International Students Will Be Allowed to Work Off-Campus For More than 20 Hours A Week in Canada

Between November 15, 2022, and December 31, 2022, international students who are studying in Canada and have off-campus authorization on their study permit will be permitted to work 20 hours a week. This temporary reform will also permit foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit application. They will be able to benefit from...

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What Makes October Such An Important Month For Canadian immigration?

Certainly, October is likely to be the busiest one for Canada’s immigration sector. Numerous end-of-year developments are expected in the upcoming weeks that will strengthen the foundation for immigration trends for the next year and beyond. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to announce for the PGP 2022 in late October, and the...

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The Canadian Labour Force Shrinks Slightly as Employment Rises

In September, the national unemployment rate in Canada drop by 0.2% to 5.2%. A recent survey conducted by Statistics Canada’s September Labour Force showed positive trends in the labour market around employment, while the federal government is concerned regarding the aging population and ever-increasing retiree leaves from the workforce. Employment has spiked in the provinces...

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Does Proof of Citizenship Allow Someone to Become a Canadian?

If one is born in a different country to at least one Canadian parent, one may qualify for Canadian citizenship. In this case, when the person already qualifies for citizenship, they are not required to go through the usual application process, which includes physical presence as a permanent resident, a knowledge test, and being present...

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The PNP Draw in British Columbia Will Be Put On Hold For a Month

The Canadian province of British Columbia will be suspending PNP draws between October 12 and November 16, 2022. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announce updating its National Occupation Classification (NOC) system. It will be the first major NOC update since 2016, numerous Provincial Nominee Programs across Canada will require to make a few changes...

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Canada Welcomes 3,750 Applicants in the Latest Express Entry Draw

Canada releases the results of its most recent all-program Express Entry draw on September 28, 2022. This draw was the seventh all-program draw, which issued 3750 invitations to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504. As this was an all-program draw, invitations were issued to qualifying applicants from the Canadian Experience...