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I’m coming to Canada on a TRV. Can I bring my family with me?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:35 +0000

In many cases, both international students and temporary foreign workers (TFWs) coming to Canada want their family members to accompany them. Fortunately, Canada has made it possible for both work permit and study permit holders (together classified as temporary resident visa (TRV) holders) to bring their family members – including spouses, common-law partners and dependent […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC extends transition period for distance learning measures to December 2023

September 2, 2023 admin distance learning measures, dli, International student, IRCC, open work permit, pgwp, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:00:51 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced they are extending distance learning measures that were implemented throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who completed less than 50% of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) until December 31, 2023. Before the pandemic, all international students needed to […]

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Pivoting North: A Guide for U.S. Residents Looking to Move to Canada

August 30, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, childcare, cost of living, education, H1-B visa, healthcare, housing, immigrate from the united states, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, open work permit, Safety, Taxes, Transportation, Work

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:48 +0000

To attract more global tech talent to Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently opened a new three-year Open Work Permit stream for H-1B holders living in the United States (U.S.). After opening the stream for applications on July 16, the federal government announced that it was closing the program after reaching the intended […]

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Canada’s commitment to reuniting families and keeping them together

August 2, 2023 admin canadian immigration, dependant children, expedited processing, family, family class sponsorship, family reunification, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, imp, IRCC, open work permit, processing times, spousal sponsorship, temporary resident status, tfwp, trv

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:15:29 +0000

Canada recently renewed its commitment to keeping families together, a central goal of the country’s current immigration system. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put into practice new procedures intended to accelerate family reunification, ensuring that dependants and spouses who may not otherwise be eligible to come to Canada, now have a pathway to […]

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IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate

July 23, 2023 admin Canada, dependent child, family, family class immigration, family class sponsorship, family reunification, family sponsorship, family sponsorship canada, IRCC, open work permit, sponsorship, spousal sponsorship, trvs, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:02 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now has a processing time of 30 days for Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants. The measure applies to spousal applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada. Rather than require applicants to remain in their home countries while awaiting IRCC’s decision, they can now come […]

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I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options?

July 21, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, category based jobs, cec, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, h-1b, immigration, imp, job vacancies, open work permit, stem occupatios, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:00:51 +0000

On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in Canada, is valid for up to three years and holders are allowed to bring their immediate […]

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Most popular ways to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

July 19, 2023 admin canadian immigration, category based draws, dli, Express Entry, federal skilled worker program, immigration, LMIA, open work permit, PNP, provincial nominee program, study, study in Canada, study permit, temporary residence, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:13:21 +0000

In 2023, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada, which is currently home to over 300,000 Pakistani people. The largest share of Pakistani people live in Ontario, especially in Toronto, Mississauga and Milton. […]

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Canada family sponsorship: Open Work Permits now also available for outland applications

July 18, 2023 admin Canada, dependent child, family, family class immigration, family class sponsorship, family reunification, family sponsorship, family sponsorship canada, IRCC, open work permit, sponsorship, spousal sponsorship, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:07:04 +0000

Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together. Spouses, partners, and dependents of permanent residents, Canadian citizens, temporary workers, and students already in Canada may now be eligible for an Open […]

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UPDATE: Canada reaches cap of 10,000 applications for U.S. H-1B visa Open Work Permit stream

July 18, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, category based jobs, cec, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, h-1b, imp, job vacancies, open work permit, stem occupatios, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

Update: The cap of 10,000 applications was reached on July 18, 2023. Click here to explore other Canadian visa options if you are an H-1B visa holder. The original story continues below. As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in […]

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