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PR Card Expired? Here Are Your Next Steps

   It is important to remember that even if your permanent resident (PR) card has expired, it does not mean you have lost your permanent resident status. You can only…

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How To Immigrate To Canada From The USA

If you are interested in immigrating to Canada from the United States of America, there are various pathways that can help you towards residency. Fortunately, American citizens can currently visit…

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What To Do If Your Refugee Claim is Rejected

If your refugee claim was rejected at the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, you may be able to appeal the decision to the…

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Understanding the TEER System in Express Entry

On November 16, 2022, the Government of Canada replaced its National Occupation Classification (NOC) to the 2021 version. The new NOC system groups jobs into TEER categories training, education, experience,…

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New Immigration Appeal Rules Coming into Effect in 2023

The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) will be introducing changes to their division rules that come into effect January 14, 2023. The IAD is the division of the Immigration and Refugee…

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Sponsoring Your Dependent Child to Canada

Under Canada’s Family Sponsorship program, permanent residents or citizens can sponsor their foreign-born dependent child or children to immigrate to Canada. However, you must be eligible to sponsor and meet…

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WARNING: Visa Scams are Circulating on Social Media

In October 2022, the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) called out the social media giant, Meta, on their lack of action cracking down on Canadian visa program scams. A TTP investigation…

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Making an Appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division – Part 1

The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) is the division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) that is tasked with hearing appeals on immigration matters involving Canadian citizens or…

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Applying Under The Federal Skilled Worker Class

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is one of the three immigration programs under Canada's Express Entry immigration category. The FSW program is Canada's flagship immigration program geared towards strengthening…

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Technical Issues in New IRCC Online Application System

On September 23, 2022, IRCC launched its new online application system for permanent resident application programs for family sponsorships, provincial nominee program (non-Express Entry and Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot,…

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7 Steps of a Spousal Sponsorship Application

You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, who are finally married to your soulmate from overseas,…

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