BREAKING: IRCC will not renew temporary off-campus work hours measure

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:04:50 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary measures regarding off-campus work hours for international students will not be renewed. Starting in October 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began temporarily allowing international students with an off-campus work authorization on their study permits to work more than 20 hours per week while class is […]

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IRCC updates Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to reduce backlogs and improve processing

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:24:11 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced important changes to the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs. As of April 30th, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement new policies around processing applications for the Start-up Visa. On the same day, the department will impose a full pause on application intake for the Self-Employed […]

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What benefits do Canadian tax-filers enjoy?

Credit to Author: H&R Block| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:53 +0000

Workers and those earning an income in Canada will have until April 30th, 2024 to file their taxes for the 2023 fiscal year. For many recent newcomers and international graduates in Canada, it may be their first time doing so. While filing one’s tax return (also called “doing one’s taxes”) may seem like a disadvantage […]

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Three tools to start looking for jobs after receiving an ITA from IRCC

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:51 +0000

There are many ways that recipients of an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence can start looking for jobs in Canada. Foreign nationals often seek to immigrate to Canada through the popular Express Entry application management system operated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Note: Express Entry is the application management system […]

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Preparing for your Canadian immigration interview

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:35 +0000

A proportion of newcomers every year, who apply for permanent residence (PR) will need to attend an interview with an Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer in support of their application. These interviews are often the final step in the application process and can be important in showing the immigration department that an applicant […]

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Three provinces invite PNP candidates in most recent draws

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:00:59 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have issued notifications of interest to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. Every province and territory in Canada (except Nunavut and Quebec) operates its own PNP. These programs help provincial governments select economic immigration candidates who will support the local economy and successfully integrate. The PNP is […]

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French language proficiency will lead category-based selection Express Entry draws in 2024

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:44 +0000

French language proficiency will dominate category-based selection Express Entry draws in 2024 according to a recent Access to Information Request (ATIP). The ATIP, shared with CICNews by Carry Immigration, shows that throughout draws in 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue 78.5% of all Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates in […]

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Live Webinar: CAEL – Test Structure and Strategies to Help You Ace the Speaking Component

Credit to Author: CAEL| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:16 +0000

If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian university, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to our free, live, and interactive webinar, CAEL – Test Structure and Strategies to Help You Ace the Speaking Component, on Thursday, May […]

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Canada Connects initiative creates welcoming communities

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:28:38 +0000

A country of immigrants, we know that integration is a two-way street and we can all do our part to build welcoming communities.

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Help your children develop healthy eating habits

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:56:04 +0000

Mealtime battles and endless negotiations over food often leave you questioning if your child is getting the nutrition they need. Ensuring your child’s health and well-being is a top priority.

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