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Canada’s unemployment rate falls to all-time low of 5.2%
Canada

Canada’s unemployment rate falls to all-time low of 5.2%

Canada’s labour market remains very strong for Canadian-born and immigrant workers alike. Canada’s unemployment rate has fallen to a new all-time low once again.   Statistics Canada reports it fell to 5.2 per cent in April, down from the previous record of 5.3 per cent that was set in March. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian?
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Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian?

You are eligible for Canadian citizenship if your parent is a Canadian, but you need to apply. If you have at least one biological or legal parent who was a Canadian citizenship at the time of your birth, you can submit a Proof of Citizenship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The fee is only […]

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BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws
Canada

BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws

Here is a look at Canada’s provincial immigration draws for the week of May 2. This past week, three Canadian provinces released their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results.   Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial […]

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Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian?
Canada

Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian?

You are eligible for Canadian citizenship if your parent is a Canadian, but you need to apply. Canada allows the children of its citizens to apply for Canadian citizenship. If you have at least one biological or legal parent who was a Canadian citizenship at the time of your birth, you can submit a Proof of […]

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How to gain permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class
Canada

How to gain permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class

A step-by-step guide to permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class. Since 2008, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) has offered an immigration pathway for candidates who have worked in Canada and want to transition to permanent residence.   Following a temporary pause that has been in place since September 2021, Express Entry invitation rounds for CEC candidates are set […]

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How to apply for a Canadian spousal open work permit
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How to apply for a Canadian spousal open work permit

If you and your Canadian partner apply for spousal sponsorship in Canada, you may be eligible to work while waiting on a decision.   Spouses and common-law partners of Canadians can get an open work permit while their inland sponsorship application for permanent residence is being processed.   Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to process applications […]

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BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws
Canada

BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws

Here is a look at Canada’s provincial immigration draws for the week of May 2. This past week, three Canadian provinces released their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results.   Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons
Canada

Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons

IRCC’s temporary residence inventory increased with the introduction of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel. Immigration Canada’s processing inventory now stands at more than 2 million people across all lines of business.   The temporary and permanent residence backlog has increased. Meanwhile, the citizenship backlog went down to about 400,000 persons in April, compared to […]

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Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada?
Canada

Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada?

An overview of some of the Canadian immigration programs that do not require a job offer. You do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. There are a number of immigration programs that you can be eligible for based on your work or study experience.   There are more than 100 economic-class immigration pathways to […]

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Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada?
Canada

Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada?

An overview of some of the Canadian immigration programs that do not require a job offer. You do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. There are a number of immigration programs that you can be eligible for based on your work or study experience.   There are more than 100 economic-class immigration pathways to […]

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