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Canada extends deadline for changes to first-generation limit for citizenship by descent

On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for changes to Canada’s first generation limit (FGL) by three more months. The new deadline is March 19, 2025. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration

A day in the life of an international student: How Samsung innovations can help you thrive in Canada

Anita wakes up at 7:30 a.m. to her Samsung clock app. She picks up her phone to check her calendar and plan her day. She’s grateful she signed up for the Samsung SmartStarts program after she moved to Canada to go

How to get an open work permit for your spouse or partner during the sponsorship process

When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an open work permit (OWP). The sponsored person can only apply for this OWP after you have submitted your application to sponsor

Four provinces invite candidates for provincial immigration in latest draws

British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week. Provincial immigration results Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Alberta Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws across multiple streams. Overall,

How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid

TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility

Understanding Self-Directed Investing for Newcomers to Canada

If you’re new to Canada and interested in managing your own investments, self-directed investing might be an option for you. It is one way to make your own decisions on where to invest your money. In this article, we’ll explore what

The 2025 IEC pool is now open

Interested in moving to and working in Canada? The International Experience Canada (IEC) pool is now open and accepting candidate profiles for the 2025 season. Under the IEC program, youth from certain countries can receive work permits. In contrast to many

Flagpoling set to end as IRCC tightens border security: Marc Miller

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to end flagpoling. “Flagpoling will no longer be an option,” said Immigration Minister Marc Miller, in a televised interview on Tuesday, 17 December. He added that that “closing the loophole” is one of the

BREAKING: IRCC to remove LMIA-based points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

Express Entry candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer. Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 CRS points for

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