Canadian Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser announces exemptions from medical exams, online immigration applications and application trackers are on the horizon for the newcomers. On September 1, the minister introduced the latest digital services across Canada’s immigration system, envisioned improving client experience and minimizing backlogs. The pandemic highlighted the requirement for a modernized immigration system. From...
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Increase ITAs in the All-Program Express Entry Draw
Canada held its fifth all-program Express Entry draw, wherein Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada issued 2750 invitations to apply (ITA) with the Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off of 516. Express Entry is one of the main immigration pathways for skilled immigrants. No specific program was mentioned for this draw, which means applicants were invited...
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South Asian Language is on the Rise in Canada
According to a recent study conducted by Statistics Canada, immigration to Canada has definitely led to an exponential rise in the number of Canadians who speak South Asian Languages other than English and French. In particular, the number of Canadians who spoke a South Asian language at home has significantly increased from 2016 to 2021....
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Canada Makes Changes to Distance Learning Measures
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada have planned to extend the distance learning measures to August 31st, 2023. During the overwhelming phase of the pandemic, international students were permitted to continue their courses virtually while living in their home countries and remained eligible for a Post-graduation work permit (PGWP). They also announced on August 25th that...
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How to Reunite with Your Parents and Grandparents with a Super Visa
The Super Visa permits parents and Grandparents of Canadian Citizens and permanent residents to visit their families for up to five consecutive years without the visitor status renewal. Also, parents and grandparents can enter Canada various times with Super Visa for up to 10 years. Super Visa Eligibility Criteria To stand eligible for a Super...
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Four Canadian Provinces Announced PNP Draw Results
Last week, Four Canadian provinces announced PNP draw results, and Quebec organized a recent draw through Arrima. Most of the Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut manage their own PNPs. Through these PNP programs, interested applicants will be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. However, a provincial nomination is not similar to...
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How to Apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment?
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) ensure that the hired foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a way through which the federal government supports its workforce when there are not enough workers to perform a job. If you are an...
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Increased Immigration is Crucial for the Canadian Economy
Canada is one of the most celebrated countries for its best and brightest global talent. Recently, the Business Council of Canada (BCC) released a report in which 80 Canadian businesses were evaluated on how they use Canada’s immigration programs to employ skilled workers. The evaluated organizations cumulatively hired over 1.6 million workers. Out of which,...
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How to Work in Canada Without An LMIA?
A Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to ensure that hiring an international worker will have a positive or neutral impact on the Canadian labor force. Work permits that require an LMIA come under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Canada permits some international workers to immigrate to Canada to work without an LMIA. These...