Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has responded to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) of the Canadian House of Commons on measures needed to attract, aid, and protect international students. CIMM is a government body that evaluates matters of immigration and citizenship in Canada. The body oversights IRCC and screens the federal...
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The Parents and Grandparents Program 2022 will Invite 23,100 Potential Sponsors
IRCC has just announced the application intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 and plans to issue invitations to apply over the next two weeks to 23,100 potential sponsors. They also mentioned that this figure is enough to achieve its goal of accepting up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the...
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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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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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Applying to Multiple Canadian Immigration Programs Simultaneously
In the vast landscape of over 100 economic class immigration programs offered by Canada, the possibility of qualifying for more than one sparks curiosity. The question arises: Can you apply for multiple Canadian immigration programs simultaneously? So, let’s navigate this terrain for a clearer understanding. Multiple Canadian Immigration Programs From Express Entry to Provincial Nominee...
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PNP Draw Results Released by Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec
Last week, Canadian provinces Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia issued ITAs to applicants through provincial nomination programs (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut manage their own PNPs. Through these immigration programs, interested applicants will be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Quebec’s immigration programs are directed by the province and...
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Ontario is Planning to Adapt to the New NOC 2021
The Canadian province of Ontario is planning to align the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) with the latest National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 system. The new NOC system is already in use by Employment Development Canada (EDSC) and Statistics Canada (StatsCan), while IRCC will be executing the system in November. This reform will affect the...
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#ImmigrationMatters: IRCC’s New Campaign Celebrates the Benefits of Immigration
Since 2018, IRCC has been working towards its #ImmigrationMatters campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of immigration in all the ways it helps to enrich Canada. The strength of Canada’s economy is evaluated in part by the various number of people working and paying taxes to fund public services, such as healthcare. Thanks to...
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List of Jobs that Do Not Require a Canadian Work Permit
Undoubtedly, most foreign nationals who wish to work in Canada require a work permit, which is a legal document that authorizes a foreign national to legally work in Canada and receive compensation from a Canadian employer. However, in a few certain circumstances, a foreign national may work in Canada without a work permit. Every year,...