Here is an overview of the sponsorship process if your spouse or common-law partner is living in Pakistan. Source: CIC News Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their Pakistani spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence. Enabling families to be reunited is one of the pillars of Canada’s immigration system. One of the primary...
A recent internal IRCC memo sheds light on why the department is not currently inviting FSWP and CEC candidates. Source: CIC News IRCC is holding off on inviting FSWP and CEC candidates so that it can tackle its backlogs. Although the memo is heavily redacted, it contains key insights on Canada’s Express Entry operations. The...
You have three major options if you wish to overcome criminal inadmissibility when visiting Canada. Source: CIC News Many will look to visit the Great White North this winter now that Canada’s borders have re-opened and the Christmas holidays are around the corner. Visitors from the U.S. and other parts of the world will be...
Health officials halt travel to south African nations to prevent the spread of a new COVID-19 variant. Source: CIC News The Canadian government announced that it will limit travel to southern Africa, a region which has reported cases of a new COVID-19 variant of concern. As of November 26, all foreign nationals who have travelled...
Statistics Canada’s job vacancy report suggests more employers are hiring, but there remain many vacant positions. Source: CIC News Canada’s economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Statistics Canada report. A total of 91,100 people were added to payrolls across Canada in September, representing the fourth straight monthly increase. Payroll...
ANALYSIS: Canada’s new daycare program is likely to be greatly beneficial to newcomers. Source: CIC News In April 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined the goal of daycare costing an average of $10 per day across the country within the next five years. In pursuit of this goal, the federal government has committed to investing...
The new draw brings the number of PEI PNP invitations issued this year to 1,729. Source: CIC News Prince Edward Island held its scheduled immigration draw on November 18. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 188 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Most of the invitations, 172, went to...
Nurses, software developers, and data analysts were among the 663 immigration candidates invited by the Atlantic province. Source: CIC News Saskatchewan has invited 633 immigration candidates in the latest invitation round held on November 18. Following an almost two month break from conducting draws, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two...
Two main categories under the SINP provide pathways for Canadian permanent residency. Source: CIC News Saskatchewan has invited 633 immigration candidates in the latest invitation round held on November 18. Following an almost two month break from conducting draws, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two of its immigration streams. Of...
Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada’s immigration system. Source: CIC News Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. In his first major interviews as Canadian immigration minister, Fraser spoke with Shelly Hagan of...
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