My parent is a Canadian citizen, but I was born outside Canada. Am I eligible for proof of citizenship?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:00:36 +0000

Foreign nationals with at least one parent, whether biological or legal, who was a Canadian citizen at the time of their birth are eligible for Canadian citizenship themselves through proof of citizenship. In other words, Canadian citizenship is attainable even for some foreign-born individuals who may have never been to Canada before, although it is […]

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IRCC invites 3,725 candidates in the latest all-program Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:37:09 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. IRCC invited 3,725 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This draw follows three consecutive draws in the week of September 25. […]

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New poverty report card evaluates quality of life in Canada’s 10 provinces 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:31 +0000

In their first-ever poverty report cards, Food Banks Canada has graded all provinces and territories on a variety of measures related to poverty reduction and standard of living. There are many factors that contribute to the quality of life experienced by people living in any particular country, province, city or community.  What follows will outline how […]

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Canada releases 2022 Annual Report on Express Entry

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:17:37 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Get a Free […]

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Canada to extend Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:44:11 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser has announced that the Government of Canada will be extending the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) for Ukrainians overseas until July 15, 2023.   Current CUAET holders will now have until March 31,2024 to travel to Canada and those who are already in Canada have until the same date to extend […]

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IRCC to announce updated Ukrainian immigration measures today

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:44:11 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser will make an announcement this afternoon regarding updates to Canada’s Ukraine immigration measures. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as more information becomes available. The announcement will be available on YouTube in the link below. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Canada Ukraine […]

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IRCC and Canada’s provinces continue working together to welcome Ukrainians

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:31 +0000

Today marks one year since the beginning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UNHCR reports more than 7 million people in Ukraine have been displaced since February 2022. Many of them have fled to neighbouring countries such as Poland and Moldova, but others decide to go further abroad, including Canada. What is Canada doing for displaced Ukrainians? […]

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Canada releases Annual Report on Express Entry for 2021

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:22 +0000

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry – the federal government’s primary immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Launched in 2015, Express Entry manages three different programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled […]

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How you can expect Express Entry to change in 2023

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:00:23 +0000

Express Entry is simply the name of Canada’s online system used to cumulatively manage skilled worker applications from three different programs — the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Express Entry is also Canada’s main method for bringing international skilled workers to this country […]

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Canada to invite 23,100 interested potential sponsors for Parents and Grandparents Program 2022

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:17:05 +0000

Canada has just announced the application intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue invitations to apply over the next two weeks to 23,100 interested potential sponsors. IRCC has said this figure is enough to achieve its goal of accepting up to 15,000 complete applications […]

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