Finally, On July 6 Canada resumes all-program Express Entry draws after a hiatus of 18 months. Canada has issued invitations for skilled professionals for the first time since December 2020. Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser said in a recent interview that “they are pleased to officially resume and striving to get back to the standard of...
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4 Reasons why Canada’s Pro-Immigration Policies May Not Change Until 2040
Canada’s love affair with skilled immigration is unlikely to end in the near future. If you are a young professional exploring work opportunities abroad or a young student considering study options abroad, then Canada must be at the top of your list at least till the year 2040. Why 2040—Workforce Retirements Less Additions Well, it’s...
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Bridging Open Work Permit—What, When, Why and How of BOWP Explained
Immigrating to Canada always seems like a simple and straightforward thing as long as you focus on the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, life rarely follows the best-case route, which means you need to plan and prepare for various contingencies and issues not just when thinking to apply for Canada PR but also after you have submitted...
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Applying for Canada Community Pilots Immigration—All You Need to Know to Get Started
One reason why immigration is a controversial topic in other countries is because there is a mismatch between the talent required by employers and communities and the actual immigrants admitted by the government. Skilled immigration is a simple and uncontroversial affair in Canada because of the country’s decentralized approach towards immigration. Canada’s provinces have more...
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International Graduate with a Business Idea? An Overview of all PNP Business Streams For You
Canada has the most ambitious immigration targets for any developed country in the world. One way Canada intends to achieve this target is by attracting foreign students and retaining a large number of international graduates through programs designed specifically for foreign students. For skilled workers, there is the Post Graduation Work Permit, Express Entry, and...
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Prepare for the Next Big Canada Immigration Announcement—Here’s a 4-Step Action Plan for You
What’s worse than not receiving an ITA in the 27,000-ITA EE draw in February 2021 or being ineligible for the six new PR streams for essential workers and international graduates? It’s being eligible but not being able to apply due to incomplete documentation, expired language results, or lack of settlement funds. Canada needs more and...
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Finding the Right Province for Skilled Workers & Students—the Right Canada Immigration Strategy
How do I choose the right province for Canadian immigration? How to select province for Canada immigration? Should I choose the province first and then search for a job in Canada? Or, do I just immigrate to the province where I get a job? Canada immigration programs are so transparent and merit-centric that identifying the...
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Think Hiring an Immigration Attorney is a Waste of Money? 4-Point Reality Check Ahead
Why you should use an immigration professional for your Canada immigration application? The same reason why you hire architects and engineers to design your home, plumbers for pipe work, and carpenters for making furniture—it’s never as easy as it looks. A cursory look at the immigration process including the detailed eligibility requirements of various Canada immigration...
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Canada Immigration and Language Proficiency— English & French Testing Systems, and Minimum Scores Explained
When Canada introduced six new PR streams, the one that caused the maximum excitement among applicants was the stream for international graduates. The new stream gave 40,000 international graduates in Canada a chance to qualify for direct permanent residence. The stream had language proficiency requirement of CLB 5 or higher, which was significantly lower than the...