As an international student in Canada, you may be keen to enter the job market. Whether you are currently studying or have graduated, exciting opportunities may lie ahead. However, to land your first job in Canada, it may help to receive guidance along the way. Whatever your career goals, learning about student opportunities and job […]
The Canadian federal government has allocated 40% of permanent admission spaces in 2025 to candidates already in Canada. According to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) newest Immigration Levels Plan, nearly half of all planned admission spaces for new permanent residents in the coming year will be allocated to a new Express Entry priority group, […]
Those who left Lebanon on or after September 29, 2024, may be eligible to apply for an open work permit, study permit, or status extension at no cost once they arrive in Canada. Canada’s government says the temporary measures will offer support to permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and their immediate family members who have left […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expects more than half a million Non-permanent Residents (NPRs) to leave Canada, or transition to permanent residence (PR) status by the end of this year. The term NPR encompasses those who are in Canada on a temporary status, including work and study permit holders in the country*. Note that […]
Are you new to Canada and looking to begin your investing journey? Do you want to learn how to manage your finances through self-directed investing? This webinar could be an opportunity to get the information you may need. Join CanadaVisa and TD for a live webinar designed specifically for new Canadians. We’ll walk you through […]
Being eligible for a category-based selection draw could make all the difference to Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores below 500. That’s because the CRS score for both the general and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws have not dipped below 500 throughout 2024. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment In contrast, the […]
Canada’s immigration department often requires extensive information from candidates to process applications. Yet for many newcomers, there is little information available to help them understand how Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collects and uses their information. Based on IRCC resources, CIC News has broken down how Canada’s immigration department collects, uses, retains, and disposes […]
Four provinces have recently issued invitations to apply under provincial-led programs that can lead to Canadian permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia On October 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued about 125 invitations for category-based draws under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate Streams: Draw Type Number of Invitations […]
Providing incorrect information on your immigration application – even unintentionally – can put you at risk of misrepresentation. Misrepresentation is a legal term in Canadian immigration. It refers to providing information to the Government of Canada that is both: untrue, misleading, or incomplete; and could cause an error in applying immigration law to the particular […]
Changing the principal applicant you use for Express Entry can boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Express Entry system selects candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. CRS scores are determined by factors like age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and family ties to Canada. If you and […]
