PEI holds PNP draw inviting 161 immigration candidates
The Province of Prince Edward Island held its regular monthly immigration draw on August 19. The province invited a total of 161 immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Discover if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration Most of the invitations, 152, went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining nine invitations went to Business Impact…
Canadian court rules IRCC took too long to process immigration application
People who want to immigrate to Canada often have to wait a long time until they receive a decision on their permanent residency application. The waiting period can drag on for months or even years. There are things an applicant can do to reduce delays, though. Submitting an application that is accurate and organized is…
Do I need a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to enter Canada?
Are you planning to come to Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit? You may have issues in doing so if you have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even offences such as theft, driving under the influence and assault can be an issue and result in a person being considered inadmissible to Canada. Click here to get a free consultation with the Law Firm of Campbell Cohen: +1 (888) 940-4612 The…
Canada’s special immigration measures for Afghanistan and how you can help
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published a list on its website of ways that Canadians can assist Afghan refugees amid the return of Taliban rule. Its website also explains the steps it is taking to assist Canadians and Afghans affected by the crisis. Volunteer and Donate If you wish to help Afghan refugees…
Canada accepted 7,300 more immigration applications than intended for international graduates stream
Within 25 hours of launching the temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) program, Canada reached its intake cap of 40,000 international student graduates. An internal memo reveals that the immigration department actually got significantly more applications than planned. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) received 7,307 additional applications to the International Graduate stream…
Canada must respond quickly to help Afghan refugees
We have all watched in dismay the images coming from Afghanistan. Desperate people are looking for a way out as they fear for their lives under the Taliban. If the past is a prologue, Taliban rule will result in millions of Afghans looking to flee. According to the UN, there were nearly 5 million Afghan…
Express Entry: CEC candidates need CRS of at least 403 to receive invitation in new draw
Canada invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on August 19. Invited candidates needed to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), with scores of at least 403. This is one point less than the previous CEC draw score cutoff. Candidates who had the minimum score were only included if they had…
Québec procède à la plus grande ronde d’invitations de l’année via Arrima
To read this news article in English, click here. Le 12 août, Québec a tenu sa plus grande ronde d’invitations de l’année, invitant 515 candidats à l’immigration à présenter une demande de sélection permanente. Les détails de la ronde d’invitation tenue la semaine dernière ont été publiés aujourd’hui. Le ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation…
Quebec holds biggest Arrima draw of the year
Quebec held its biggest draw of the year, inviting 515 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on August 12. Details of this latest round of invitations have been released today. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited candidates under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) who had filed an Expression of…
How to move to Canada and settle as an international student
Are you thinking about moving to Canada to study? If so, you will need a study permit before you can pursue your education as an international student. A study permit is a document issued to foreign nationals by the Canadian government, allowing them to study at Designated Learning Institutions. Here’s a list of the steps…