I am a Canadian permanent resident, how long do I actually need to stay in Canada?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:00:02 +0000

A permanent resident has many of the same benefits of Canadian citizens. However, unlike citizens, they must maintain their status by meeting certain requirements like the residency obligation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration To maintain your permanent resident status, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 730 days […]

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More temporary residents are settling outside of Canada’s major cities

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:00:32 +0000

A recent study from the Conference Board of Canada (CoBC) has found that newcomers to Canada are increasingly choosing to settle outside of urban centres. The study used data from 2016 and 2021 to show the differences in immigration to urban centers and the surrounding areas. It discovered that Quebec had the highest number of […]

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Am I eligible for a refund on my immigration application?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:32 +0000

For various reasons, Canadian immigration applicants may decide to pursue a refund on their application. These reasons could include Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) refusal of an application, the applicant deciding to withdraw from consideration for immigration to Canada, or the applicant overpaying the required amount to IRCC. IRCC indicates that eligibility for a […]

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IRCC introduces two new immigration pilots for rural and French-minority communities

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:05 +0000

In a press conference earlier today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced two separate new immigration pilots – one for rural communities and another for francophone minority communities across Canada – while adding that the existing Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) will transition into a permanent program. In a press conference today, Immigration […]

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Can I still apply for permanent residence if my CRS score changes after I receive an Invitation to Apply?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:07 +0000

Express Entry candidates have two choices if their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score changes after they receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR): decline their ITA or continue to submit their Application for PR (APR). Through the Express Entry application management system, which handles immigration applications from three different economic immigration programs*, […]

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How long will it take to become a permanent resident of Canada in 2024?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Foreign nationals seeking permanent residence (PR) in Canada often look for the fastest pathway to achieving their goal and starting a new life in this country. On a basic level, Canada has four primary immigration classes: economic immigration, family-class sponsorship, humanitarian/compassionate immigration and immigration for refugees/protected persons. However, within those four general classifications, Immigration, Refugees […]

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An overview of permanent residence fees for economic immigration pathways in 2024

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:05 +0000

Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that Canada welcomed 471,550 new permanent residents (PRs) in 2023, over 6,000 more PRs than the target outlined in IRCC’s 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada’s number of PRs welcomed in 2023 also exceeds the total reached in 2022 (437,600) by more than 33,000. Of the […]

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Five red flags to watch out for when choosing an immigration representative

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:32 +0000

Amidst a recent surge in fraudulent immigration practices, particularly those targeting asylum seekers, this article will outline five signs that immigration candidates may be dealing with someone aiming to take advantage of their desire to immigrate to Canada. According to the President of the Montreal Bar Association, David Ettedgui, the organization experienced a 26% increase […]

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Canada welcomed 471,550 new permanent residents in 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:30 +0000

Recent data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that Canada exceeded its target for the number of permanent residents it planned to welcome in 2023. According to the most recently available IRCC backlog data, the department welcomed 471,550 new permanent residents in 2023. This is an increase of 33,950 over 2022’s 437,600. The […]

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Can any doctor perform my medical exam for Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:15 +0000

Canadian newcomers who require a medical exam might be surprised to learn that they cannot visit any doctor to have their immigration medical exam (IME) completed. Considering the persisting importance of medical exams for many Canadian newcomers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clarifies that not all doctors are authorized to perform IMEs for Canadian […]

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