April 2024 – skg immigration

How can a change in my NOC impact my PR application?

Occasionally, Canadian immigration applicants may apply for permanent residence (PR) with one National Occupation Classification (NOC) code but switch the NOC code later on in their immigration journey. For example, an applicant may apply for PR to Canada through one of

Getting PR after graduating from a master’s or PhD program as an international student

It may now be easier for students who come to Canada for a master’s or Ph.D. program to obtain permanent residence (PR). On February 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enacted a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy that was

BREAKING: IRCC will not renew temporary off-campus work hours measure

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary measures regarding off-campus work hours for international students will not be renewed. Starting in October 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began temporarily allowing international students with an off-campus work authorization on

IRCC updates Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to reduce backlogs and improve processing

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced important changes to the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs. As of April 30th, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement new policies around processing applications for the Start-up Visa. On the same

Three tools to start looking for jobs after receiving an ITA from IRCC

There are many ways that recipients of an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence can start looking for jobs in Canada. Foreign nationals often seek to immigrate to Canada through the popular Express Entry application management system operated by

What benefits do Canadian tax-filers enjoy?

Workers and those earning an income in Canada will have until April 30th, 2024 to file their taxes for the 2023 fiscal year. For many recent newcomers and international graduates in Canada, it may be their first time doing so. While

Preparing for your Canadian immigration interview

A proportion of newcomers every year, who apply for permanent residence (PR) will need to attend an interview with an Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer in support of their application. These interviews are often the final step in the

Three provinces invite PNP candidates in most recent draws

Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have issued notifications of interest to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. Every province and territory in Canada (except Nunavut and Quebec) operates its own PNP. These programs help provincial governments select economic

Live Webinar: CAEL – Test Structure and Strategies to Help You Ace the Speaking Component

If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian university, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to our free, live, and interactive webinar, CAEL –

French language proficiency will lead category-based selection Express Entry draws in 2024

French language proficiency will dominate category-based selection Express Entry draws in 2024 according to a recent Access to Information Request (ATIP). The ATIP, shared with CICNews by Carry Immigration, shows that throughout draws in 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

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