Thousands of openings remain for English healthcare worker stream. Source: CIC News The deadline to apply for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathways will not be extended. The Canadian government website confirms that intake will close on November 5. New applications will not be accepted, but those who previously applied will […]
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Alberta is the fourth largest province in Canada and a popular choice for newcomers. Source: CIC News If you are interested in immigrating to Alberta and do not have a job offer, the Alberta Express Entry stream may be a great option for you. While the most popular immigration route in Canada is known as […]
Immigration applicants no longer need to wait until 4 months before their work permit expires to apply for a BOWP. They may be eligible for a BOWP even if their work permit expired. Source: CIC News Canada recently announced changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) program that will make it more accessible. BOWPs […]
ANALYSIS: Canada is back on pace to achieving its target of 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. It needs to continue to welcome at least 45,000 immigrants per month for the rest of the year to achieve the target. Source: CIC News Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed to CIC News that Canada landed a […]
More airports set to welcome international flights as laws require passengers and crews leaving Canadian airports to be fully vaccinated. Source: CIC News Canada will be reopening more airports to international fights starting on November 30, the same day that passengers and crews will have to prove that they are fully vaccinated if they want […]
All passengers and staff using federally regulated modes of transportation are required to be vaccinated for boarding, with some exceptions for foreign nationals. Source: CIC News Starting tomorrow, Canada will require travelers departing from Canadian airports and traveling on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains to be fully vaccinated. The measure, which takes effect Oct. […]
IRCC and ESDC will implement the changes in fall 2022. Source: CIC News Canada has introduced NOC 2021 and the immigration system will incorporate the changes in 2022. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a major part of Canada’s immigration system. Skilled worker candidates and temporary foreign workers need to demonstrate their work experience corresponds […]
A look back at PNP updates from Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and more. Source: CIC News The high level of activity in Canada’s provincial nominee programs provides a good reminder that PNPs occupy a key position in Canada’s immigration process. Nearly every Canadian province and territory, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced details about Canada’s vaccine passport. Source: CIC News People in Canada will soon be able to download a vaccine passport that is supposed to facilitate international travel during the pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the new standardized document from the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. Most people who were vaccinated […]
The new changes will be the first of their kind in Canada, if the legislation is passed. Source: CIC News Ontario is proposing legislation that would help internationally-trained immigrants get work in their field of expertise. If passed, the new legislation would remove the number one barrier Canadian immigrants face in getting a job that […]