How can I extend my stay in Canada as a student?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:21 +0000

After an international student obtains a study permit, they may need to extend or change the permit during their studies in Canada. Discover your options to study in Canada A study permit expires 90 days after the end of a study program. If you do not finish your program before the date on your study […]

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New laws and regulations that will significantly impact Canadian newcomers in 2024

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:00:48 +0000

Throughout this year, Canadian newcomers can expect to see several new regulations and laws implemented at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. These changes, ranging from employment and taxes to international student tuition, are likely to impact international students, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents across this country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from China

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:00:58 +0000

Canada aims to welcome a large number of permanent residents under its Immigration Levels Plan. By the end of 2023, the goal is to land 465,000 new permanent residents, and this number is increased to 500,000 by 2025. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 2022, Canada welcomed over 437,000 new permanent residents. […]

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Changes to Canada’s inadmissibility fees starting December 1st, 2023

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:36:01 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that on December 1st, 2023, application fees for foreign nationals applying to regain their status or return to Canada after being inadmissible will be increased. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The increase applies to the following applications: The application fees are […]

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How you can immigrate to Canada from Nigeria

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:09 +0000

Under its Immigration Levels Plan, Canada is aiming to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2023. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 2022, Nigeria was Canada’s fourth top immigration source country, welcoming 22,085 Nigerian immigrants, making up 5.05% of Canada’s total […]

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IEC work permits: Canada implements automated processing for faster approval times

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:48:16 +0000

On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an automation tool to speed up the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit process. This new system aims to reduce wait times and improve the immigration experience for young internationals in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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Canadian Federal court denies work permit based on IELTS score

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:35 +0000

Maryam Langaroodi is a citizen of Iran and was a home design and renovation manager for seven years. In 2022, Maryam signed an employment contract to work as a Residential Home Builder with a construction company located in Vancouver. The job duties and responsibilities included planning and preparing work schedules, selecting and employing trade subcontractors […]

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Federal court reverses IRCC work permit refusals based on language ability

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:19 +0000

Two recent cases before the Federal Court of Canada dealt with work permit applications where an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer denied the application based on the applicant’s language ability. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In the first case, the applicant, Mehri Hosseinibay, was a citizen […]

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IRCC announces support for Moroccan nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:36:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced measures in response to the earthquake that occurred in Morocco on September 8. IRCC says it has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications received on or before September 8, 2023, from people affected by the earthquake on a priority basis. This includes visitor visa applications for […]

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IRCC announces support for Moroccan nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:36:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced measures in response to the earthquake that occurred in Morocco on September 8. IRCC says it has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications received on or before September 8, 2023, from people affected by the earthquake on a priority basis. This includes visitor visa applications for […]

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