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On September 1, 2022, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will be transitioning to online applications for most of its permanent residence immigration programs. This decision came…
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three federal programs managed through Express Entry. Express Entry is an online system used to manage applications from skilled workers who…
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…
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNPs)? The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a set of immigration programs operated by the Canadian federal government in partnership with certain provinces and…
On August 2, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced new measures to help former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits and applicants to the temporary resident to…
Express Entry itself is not an immigration program. Instead, it is a system that creates a pool of candidates who could be invited to apply for one of Canada’s immigration…
What is a refugee?Refugee protection is given to those who are in Canada and fall under one of two categories. The first is Convention refugee status, which includes those who…
While you do not need to hire a lawyer to win your case, it is highly advised that you seek legal advice when appealing an immigration or refugee decision.Many kinds…
The Government of Canada announced that it would restart its draws for all Express Entry programs starting on July 6, 2022. The Express Entry system, which is used to select…
On March 31, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Bill S-7: An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016. This bill would lower the legal standard…
Starting July 4, 2022, Canada will increase the period in which Super Visa holders can extend their stay in Canada from 2 years to 5 years. This will allow Super…
Over the past few years, Canada’s immigration application backlog has been growing at unprecedented rates. Part of this is due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many government offices slowed down their…
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the proof of settlement funds required for Express Entry candidates. Express Entry candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the…
To sponsor your spouse or common-law partner, you must show the immigration authorities that you are in a genuine relationship with each other. But how do you prove that your…
Announcements: Throughout Canada, employers are trying to fill hundreds of thousands of vacant positions. Increasing immigration numbers is incredibly important to ensure Canadian employers can continue to find and keep…
What is medical inadmissibility? Anyone applying to visit, study, work, or live permanently in Canada will be assessed on whether they are medically inadmissible. If you, or someone in your…
