Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced reforms to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations regarding Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). There are 13 reforms designed to support protections for TFWs and improve the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP). ESDC mentioned these regulations will safeguard TFWs from abuse...
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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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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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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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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...