For any newcomer to Canada, the journey ahead is both exciting and filled with financial considerations.As you embark on your new life, establishing a good financial foundation is a crucial step. After all, it’s key to achieving your dreams and aspirations in a new country.Here is an opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. IRCC invited 3,725 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500. This draw follows three consecutive draws in the week of September 25. The first draw on September 26 invited 3,000 candidates with a […]
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023 lottery begins today.Between October 10 and October 23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors. These invitations will be sent to randomly selected potential sponsors from the remaining pool of submissions from 2020. IRCC’s goal is to receive 15,000 complete applications.If you submitted […]
This past week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first-ever Express Entry category-based draw for transport occupations.This comes as Canada takes another step towards addressing areas of the national labour market with some of this country’s most notable employment gaps and shortages. Why Transport occupations were chosen as an Express Entry category The six categories chosen for Express […]
This week, four provinces in Canada announced immigration draws through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These were: British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island. Provincial immigration results: September 16-22nd *Note that specific terms around immigration invitations and eligibility scores can change from province to province. For simplicity, all immigration invitations to apply will be referred […]
A recent diplomatic dispute between Canada and India has placed a strain on the relationship between the two countries.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to a disagreement surrounding the killing of a prominent Canadian-Sikh leader in British Columbia. Trudeau says there is credible intelligence to confirm that agents of the Indian […]
Canada is one of the world’s most welcoming destinations for international students.Last year, Canada welcomed over 551,000 new international students, an all-time record.Once in Canada, international students quickly discover they are in a cultural mosaic with people from all corners of the globe. This diversity allows them to stay connected with their cultural identities while […]
Buying your first home in Canada as a newcomer is an exciting milestone and one of the most important decisions you will make.By understanding the world of Canadian mortgages, you’ll be better prepared to achieve your homeownership goals in your new country.In this two-part series, we will explore the essential aspects of Canadian mortgages beyond […]
The definition of eligible work experience in the context of Express Entry depends on exactly which program an immigration candidate is applying under.In other words, what is considered eligible skilled work experience varies depending on whether a particular candidate is applying to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).The following outlines exactly […]
Four members of Canada’s Senate released a report on September 20, outlining how to strengthen the integrity of the country’s international student program.While the report suggests that international students are beneficial to Canada’s economy, as well as its social and cultural landscape, there are also a myriad of integrity issues within Canada’s international student program. These include […]
