Canada is yet to issue Express Entry invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. Source: CIC News With just two months remaining in the year, it remains uncertain if IRCC will resume invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. In an October 21st meeting between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and associations representing Canadian immigration lawyers...
Changes are being put in place to allow more temporary foreign workers in the restaurant, hotel, retail and food processing sectors in Quebec. Source: CIC News Following consultations with labour market partners, Quebec has added over 30 new occupations that will be eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The list of...
Permanent residency and work permit options for staying in Canada. Source: CIC News If you want to stay in Canada beyond your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), there are a number of routes you can take depending on your goals and personal circumstances. The PGWP is a one-time deal, and there are no extensions. Generally, it...
You can now apply online for a proof of citizenship, as well as citizenship records. Source: CIC News Canada is now accepting online requests for proof of citizenship. Using the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online portal, you can submit your application, pay the fees, and send any supporting documents. There are three actions...
Most Canadian job vacancies were in food services, but tech sector reached record high of 61,100 openings. Source: CIC News Job vacancies in Canada remained above pre-COVID levels this past August, especially in sectors like food services, health care, and tech. Statistics Canada estimates there were 871,600 job vacancies in Canada, the highest amount of...
Thousands of openings remain for English healthcare worker stream. Source: CIC News The deadline to apply for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathways will not be extended. The Canadian government website confirms that intake will close on November 5. New applications will not be accepted, but those who previously applied will...
Alberta is the fourth largest province in Canada and a popular choice for newcomers. Source: CIC News If you are interested in immigrating to Alberta and do not have a job offer, the Alberta Express Entry stream may be a great option for you. While the most popular immigration route in Canada is known as...
Immigration applicants no longer need to wait until 4 months before their work permit expires to apply for a BOWP. They may be eligible for a BOWP even if their work permit expired. Source: CIC News Canada recently announced changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) program that will make it more accessible. BOWPs...
ANALYSIS: Canada is back on pace to achieving its target of 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. It needs to continue to welcome at least 45,000 immigrants per month for the rest of the year to achieve the target. Source: CIC News Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed to CIC News that Canada landed a...
More airports set to welcome international flights as laws require passengers and crews leaving Canadian airports to be fully vaccinated. Source: CIC News Canada will be reopening more airports to international fights starting on November 30, the same day that passengers and crews will have to prove that they are fully vaccinated if they want...
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