International Women’s Day: Immigration stories throughout Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:07 +0000

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the achievements of women around the world. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a page dedicated to covering inspiring stories from immigrants across Canada. Many of the stories are about immigrant women who have worked to enrich Canadian communities and make a real difference […]

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Canada to make it easier for Iranians on temporary visas to extend their stay

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:04:29 +0000

Effective March 1, 2023, the Government of Canada is offering new immigration measures to support Iranians. The Canadian government announced it will: Make it easier for those in Canada on a temporary work, study, or visitor visa to apply for an extension from inside Canada. Process applications from Iranians living in Canada on a priority […]

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How to bring pets to Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:51 +0000

Pets are members of the family, and many newcomers wouldn’t think of leaving them behind when they decide to immigrate to Canada. Canada’s rules for importing pets are fairly straightforward and have few requirements. However, this can vary depending on why an animal is being brought to Canada, and what country you are bringing your […]

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Canada breaks record by welcoming over 437,000 new immigrants in 2022

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:29:32 +0000

Today, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Canada exceeded a record-breaking target for admissions of permanent residents in 2022. In a Tweet, IRCC stated that Canada welcomed over 437,000 new immigrants last year. This is higher than the target they had set at 431,645 new immigrants and marks an all-time record for Canadian […]

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Canada reached highest-ever target for admissions of permanent residents in 2022

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:29:32 +0000

Today, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Canada reached a record-breaking target for admissions of permanent residents in 2022. The target, set to 431,645 new permanent residents in one year, surpasses the 2021 record of 401,000 and is the highest number of new permanent residents to arrive in one year recorded in Canadian […]

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Do I need a lawyer to apply for Express Entry?

Credit to Author: Gabriel Dumitrascu| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:24 +0000

Lawyers can help a number of issues that may come up during your application for Canadian immigration. Unexpected situations, admissibility issues, policy and regulatory changes are among some of the items that an immigration lawyer can support you through during your immigration journey. Lawyers can help your employer with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from Georgia

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:48 +0000

If you would like to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, here’s an overview of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. Immigration in Canada is overseen by the federal government, and the department is called Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada has three […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from Qatar

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:00:25 +0000

If you’re thinking Canada might be your next destination but you don’t know where to begin, here’s a summary of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) classifies immigration into three categories: economic class, family class, and refugees. By far the most popular route is economic […]

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A look at Canada Day through Heritage Minutes

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:06 +0000

Canada Day celebrations are back this year after being curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a day to celebrate the nation’s shared history and achievements. People can expect big events, fireworks and get-togethers with family and friends. Historica Canada, a national charitable organization that works to educate people about Canadian history, has been producing […]

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Express Entry proof of funds increases for 2022

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:10:52 +0000

Canada has updated the proof of settlement funds requirement for Express Entry candidates. These changes apply to Express Entry candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). They do not apply to candidates from these programs who have a valid job offer in Canada, nor Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. FSWP and […]

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