Category: Canada

Faster employment growth for new immigrants
Canada

Faster employment growth for new immigrants

Statistics Canada’s economic and social report has revealed that, after years of disparity, new immigrants in Canada are now seeing faster employment rate growth than their Canadian-born peers. In addition to this employment growth, new immigrants (aged 25-54) in Canada are now shrinking the employment gap between themselves and their Canadian peers and contributing disproportionately […]

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How to become a permanent resident in Canada?
Canada

How to become a permanent resident in Canada?

In this article, we will explore all you must know about Express Entry to become a permanent resident in Canada. Get to know which IELTS test suits you best. Becoming a permanent resident in Canada via Express Entry by taking IELTS Canada, renowned for its welcoming immigration policies and diverse cultural tapestry, continues to attract […]

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Am I eligible for Express Entry?
Canada

Am I eligible for Express Entry?

The Express Entry system is Canada’s main pathway for economic immigration to the country—this year set to welcome 110,770 new immigrants to the country. This number is also slated to increase to 117,500 in 2025 and 2026 (each). In light of this reality, newcomers and those considering immigration to Canada may find it important to review eligibility for the […]

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BREAKING: IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work Permits
Canada

BREAKING: IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work Permits

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released more details surrounding changes to eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP). On January 22, 2024, the department introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program. Among them, IRCC said that the spouses of international students in undergraduate and college programs will no longer be eligible for SOWPs. As of March […]

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What should be included in your Letter of Acceptance as an international student
Canada

What should be included in your Letter of Acceptance as an international student

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated the guidelines for what they recommend Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) include in an international student’s Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Canadian international students can make sure their LOA is genuine and legitimate by ensuring that their LOA includes all the recommended information. Alongside newly mandated provincial attestation letters (PALs), LOAs are a key […]

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Express Entry inviting Francophone candidates at a faster rate than Quebec’s Arrima
Canada

Express Entry inviting Francophone candidates at a faster rate than Quebec’s Arrima

In the eight months leading up to March 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 18,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) to eligible candidates who met the criteria for category-based Express Entry draws in the department’s French language proficiency category. Over the same period, between July 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024, the province of Quebec issued […]

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Alberta and Manitoba begin issuing Provincial Attestation Letters
Canada

Alberta and Manitoba begin issuing Provincial Attestation Letters

Alberta and Manitoba have begun issuing Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) to international students who have been accepted to schools in their provinces. Both provinces have begun issuing PALs through Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in their jurisdictions. DLIs are the only schools in Canada that are approved to accept international students. Details are not currently available regarding the number of […]

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Where do most South Asians live in Canada?
Canada

Where do most South Asians live in Canada?

Often noted for both its cultural diversity and its ethic of multiculturalism, Canada today represents one of the world’s most diverse populations, with Canadian citizens and permanent residents, hailing from all around the world. One of the strongest communities in Canada is the South Asian community, which has seen substantial growth in the last 20 years. As of […]

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How to file your taxes in Canada as a newcomer
Canada

How to file your taxes in Canada as a newcomer

Filing taxes is a necessary part of Canadian life that many newcomers may find intimidating the first time they need to file. However, this process is usually simpler than it appears. The following will cover important information for newcomers, including when and why to file taxes, how to do so, and the possible benefits for tax-filers […]

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