Want to study in Canada? Get ready for CAEL with these free webinars and resources
With CAEL now accepted for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications, we are excited to help our test takers prepare for their tests. Sign up for our live webinar on August 30: “Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL English Test” We are pleased to offer a variety of free resources, including…
Getting a phone and internet plan when you move to Canada
As a newcomer, one of the first things you’ll do when arriving in Canada is setting up your phone and internet plan. Courtesy of Virgin Plus, this article will outline what to look for from your telecom provider to ensure you gain access to an affordable plan that suits your needs. Before you make any…
IRCC’s Citizenship to Passport Pilot streamlines passport process for new Canadians
CIC News has obtained an IRCC memo providing information on the Citizenship to Passport Pilot. Through the pilot, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will invite 100 citizenship grant applicants to apply for a passport during citizenship processing. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The pilot program implements a…
IRCC invites more candidates in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On August 15 the immigration department issued 4,300 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) was 496. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Note:…
Looking to gain Canadian permanent residence? Here are tools to increase your French language ability
Recent months have seen Express Entry begin targeted category-based draws for candidates in the federal pool who meet Canada’s economic and demographic goals. For 2023, one of these candidate categories is those with French-language proficiency. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held targeted draws for this group, inviting candidates with French proficiency; and…
IRCC outlines targets for category based Express Entry invitations
A new report by the Globe and Mail sheds additional light on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry category-based selection targets for 2023. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment IRCC began holding category-based Express Entry draws in late June. There are six categories in total, which have been chosen to achieve specific economic goals….
Planning to Study in Canada? A Checklist for International Students
Studying in Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience for international students. Before you start your journey, however, there are a few recommended steps you should take to help ensure a smooth transition. Here’s a checklist of things you could do before coming to Canada as an international student. Sign up to our upcoming…
What do we know about the Parents and Grandparents Program 2023?
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), your parent or grandparent will receive Canadian permanent residence and may eventually be able to apply for Canadian citizenship. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone…
IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization
On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to ensure the candidates meet the required level of English or French language proficiency….
British Columbia and Manitoba nominate candidates in latest round of PNP draws
British Columbia and Manitoba have nominated candidates this week in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Provinces can nominate candidates for permanent residency because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a yearly number of nominations to each province that…