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Express Entry: 1,613 candidates invited in draw for PNP candidates

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,613 ITAs in a draw that only considered Express Entry candidates with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. Candidates

How can my parents and grandparents join me in Canada?

To provide your parent(s) or grandparent(s) with status to live with you in Canada long-term, you have two main options: the Parent(s) and Grandparent(s) Program (PGP), and the super visa. Both programs can allow your relatives to live with you in

British Columbia and Manitoba hold immigration draws; Alberta provides processing updates

This week the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held immigration draws. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) provided processing updates on their provincial immigration streams. In separate draws, British Columbia and Manitoba invited

IRCC to grant work permits to Yukon nominee candidates

The Canadian federal government will issue work permits to some foreign nationals working in Yukon. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm © Want to advertise on CIC News? Click here to contact us. On Wed,

IRCC releases program updates regarding Intra-Company Transferees

Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance to staff relating to Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs). These changes were released on October 3. IRCC made significant changes to staff guidance for section R205(a) of Canadian Interests – Significant Benefit –

October 2024: State of the Express Entry Pool

After a busy August and July, September saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) slow down Express Entry draws. In September, the immigration department held three Express Entry draws, continuing to prioritize domestic and francophone candidates to be invited to apply

Ontario increases minimum wage. Is it enough to live on as a newcomer?

Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan have all increased the legal minimum hourly wage paid to workers as of October 1. Most increases are incremental and tied to the rate of inflation. For example, in Ontario, the minimum wage has

Here’s what you can expect during your virtual citizenship ceremony in Canada

Virtual citizenship ceremonies have become the norm in Canada. These ceremonies were traditionally held in person, but over the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) started conducting virtual ceremonies to abide by social distancing regulations and reduce the backlog. Schedule

Alberta launches new Expression of Interest system for AAIP Worker Streams

Alberta is changing how it issues Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to candidates in some Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) pathways. Starting today, September 30, candidates interested in applying to one of the AAIP worker streams will need to submit a Worker

Have a DUI? Here are your options for entering Canada

Having a prior driving under the influence (DUI) offence can render you inadmissible to Canada. If Canadian authorities deem you inadmissible, they may deny you a visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA), or refuse you entry. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation

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