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Which Occupations Are Eligible for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot?

Launched in March 2020, the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is an industry-specific pilot that aims to encourage economic immigration of non-seasonal foreign workers to the agri-food sector in order to produce food agriculturally. The new pilot opened up over 2,750 employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers wanting to immigrate to Canada

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How to Immigrate to Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is one of the 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada. Popularly known as the “Garden Province'', Prince Edward Island perfectly encapsulates the experience of living in a small town with first-world amenities. Being the smallest Canadian province, Prince Edward Island only has a population of 140,000 people. 

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Why Immigrate to Rural and Northern Canada for Employment?

There are several pathways one might take to immigrate to Canada. The most common and popular is the federal Express Entry system. Most immigrants want to settle in the metropolitan areas in Canada and therefore, they apply through the Express Entry system. However, this also means that the process becomes more competitive and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required also keeps increasing. 

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Which Occupations Are the Best for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program?

Launched in 2017, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was introduced to encourage economic immigration to the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The AIPP aims at attracting foreign workers to immigrate to these provinces, provided they have a valid job offer from a designated employer in one of the provinces. 

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How to Immigrate to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of the 4 Atlantic Canadian Provinces and also a Maritime province. Its name is derived from the Latin words for New Scotland. Located along the eastern coastline, Nova Scotia is exactly between the equator and the North Pole. While it is the second smallest province of Canada, it is also the second-most densely populated area in Canada. 

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Want to Immigrate to Canada? These Are The Top IT Jobs

The Information and Technology industry in Canada is a key denominator for sustainable economic growth. Post pandemic, as the economy recovers, there is an ongoing shift across industries to a digital platform. Therefore, this sector will continue to expand shortly. 

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Which Occupations Are Eligible for the Canadian Experience Class?

Many immigrants start their journey in Canada as temporary foreign workers and recent graduates who join the Canadian workforce for better employment opportunities. Given the recent focus on providing permanent residence pathways for temporary workers in Canada due to the pandemic, the option of immigrating to Canada is all the more lucrative. 

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How to Immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is a unique province on the east coast of Canada. The province is made of islands and has a small population of just over 5,000 people. They majorly reside on the Avalon Peninsula. St. Johns is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

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How International Students Can Immigrate to Canada

A majority of international students decide to immigrate to Canada eventually after the completion of their study programs. To facilitate this transition, many immigration programs at federal and provincial levels offer a pathway for international graduates to obtain Canadian permanent residence. 

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What Can You Do If Your Work Permit Application Was Refused?

Have you applied for a temporary work permit in Canada? Was your application refused? It can be quite disheartening to have your application refused due to unseen mistakes. However, there are a few things you must know about applying for a work permit in Canada to avoid any future refusals. 

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How to Apply to a Canadian University As an International Student

Thousands of international students from all over the world choose Canada as their study destination every year. It is mainly because Canada offers a welcoming multicultural environment with access to internationally recognized universities and a straightforward application system. 

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Job Vacancies in Canada Remain High This Past August

In August 2021, the job vacancies in the Canadian job market remained above pre-Covid levels, especially in sectors like food services, healthcare, and Information technology. According to Statistics Canada, the job vacancies in August increased to 871,000 from 805,500 in September. 

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How Can You Sponsor Your Other Relatives for Canadian Immigration?

Every year, Canada invites over 100,000 immigrants through the Family Sponsorship Programs. The following programs are available under the Family Sponsorship:

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How Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Applicants Can Avoid Medical Inadmissibility

Having a medical condition that puts public safety at risk or will put excessive demand on the health and social services will make you Medically Inadmissible to Canada. Certain applicants to the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program face this issue of being medically admissible.

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How Can You Submit Your Proof of Canadian Citizenship Application Online?

You can now submit your application to obtain proof of citizenship online. The Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s online portal will allow you to submit your proof of citizenship application, pay the required fee and upload any supporting documents.

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Quebec’s Expanding the Eligible Occupations Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

Recently, Quebec expanded the list of occupations eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). 30 occupations were added to the list after consulting with the labor market partners. The Minister of Labour and Acting Minister of Immigration, Jean Boulet, made this list publicly available on November 2. The newly added occupations are in the sector of retail trade, accommodation, and food services, and processing.

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How Can You Immigrate to Alberta Without a Job Offer?

Do you want to immigrate to Alberta without a pre-arranged offer of employment? The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) offers the Alberta Express Entry Stream for candidates like you.

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How to Immigrate to Saskatchewan

Located in the prairie region of Canada, Saskatchewan is best known as the sunniest province of Canada, with an average of 2,000 to 2,500 hours of sunshine per year. Saskatchewan, along with Alberta make up the only two landlocked provinces of Canada. 

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How Can You Extend Your Stay in Canada After Your PGWP Expires

International students who graduate from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) from a study program that lasts longer than 8 months are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP is an open work permit that allows international graduates to be employed anywhere in Canada by any employer.

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How to Become a Canadian Permanent Resident After 40

Recently, many foreign nationals above 40 years old are considering immigrating to Canada. Canada offers a great environment to raise a family with a free public education system, universal healthcare, and a thriving economy. 

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What’s Next After Becoming a Permanent Resident?

Most people think the job is done once their immigration application has been approved. However, the approval of your permanent residence application is not enough. There are a few things you need to take care of to ensure that your future in Canada is secure. 

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BC PNP’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Program Has 50 Communities Interested

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) introduced the Regional Pilot Program (BC PNP) in 2019 to encourage business immigration to smaller regional centers in the province. In the second phase of the pilot, 50 communities in the province have agreed to participate in the pilot program.

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Quebec Needs High Immigration Targets to Ensure Post-Pandemic Recovery

On October 28, 2021, the Quebec government announced its immigration level target of inviting 52,500 new immigrants in 2022. This comes after the province’s plan to increase immigration post-pandemic to support economic recovery. 

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Canada Needs 45,000 Immigrants Every Month to Achieve the Immigration Levels Target

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently revealed that around 45,000 new immigrants landed in Canada in September 2021. This has put Canada back on track to achieve its immigration target of inviting 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. To fully achieve this target, Canada needs to maintain this pace and invite at least 45,000 immigrants every month for the rest of the year. 

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How Did Canada’s PNP Perform in October 2021

Every month, Canadian provinces and territories invite applicants to their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for permanent residence. Out of the 13 Canadian provinces and territories, 11 (except Quebec and Nunavut) have their PNPs. These PNPs allow provinces to nominate applicants with relevant skills and experience who can help meet the local labor market shortages. PNPs have their selection criteria and eligibility requirements. 

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Coming to Canada as an International Student? Tips That Are Helpful

Are you planning to study abroad in Canada? Known globally for its multicultural society, high quality of life, and academic excellence, Canada has consistently been the top choice for international students planning to study abroad. There are several universities in Canada that feature every year among the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. 

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FAQs About the Start-Up Visa Program

The Canadian government offers the Start-Up Visa Program to attract enterprising international business people and investors to establish their business in Canada. This program connects potential entrepreneurs to designated investors in Canada who can invest in their Start-up businesses. There is no minimum personal investment required for this program. This is what makes it very attractive for foreign entrepreneurs and investors. 

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How to Immigrate to New Brunswick

New Brunswick is in Atlantic Canada and also one of the largest three Maritime provinces of Canada. New Brunswick, along with Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia joined together back in 1867 to form the Dominion of Canada. 

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How Do You Make an Appeal After a Spousal Sponsorship Refusal?

Having your Spousal Sponsorship application refused can be very disheartening. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the end of the road. You can still file a sponsorship refusal appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). The IAD is responsible for hearing immigration-related appeals, including matters related to sponsorship, removal orders, and residency. However, preparing an appeal for the IAD can be overwhelming with the many deadlines, document requirements, procedural rules, etc. 

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Inadmissibility Due to Misrepresentation: What to Do?

Misrepresentation is considered a serious offense in Canada and can result in a 5-year ban from entering Canada. While challenging a charge of misrepresentation can be tough, several conditions may help in your favor. 

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Which Occupations Are Eligible for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot?

Launched in March 2020, the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is an industry-specific pilot that aims to encourage economic immigration of non-seasonal foreign workers to the agri-food sector in order to produce food agriculturally. The new pilot opened up over 2,750 employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers wanting to immigrate to Canada

Canadian Immigration News

How to Immigrate to Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is one of the 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada. Popularly known as the “Garden Province'', Prince Edward Island perfectly encapsulates the experience of living in a small town with first-world amenities. Being the smallest Canadian province, Prince Edward Island only has a population of 140,000 people. 

Canadian Immigration News

Why Immigrate to Rural and Northern Canada for Employment?

There are several pathways one might take to immigrate to Canada. The most common and popular is the federal Express Entry system. Most immigrants want to settle in the metropolitan areas in Canada and therefore, they apply through the Express Entry system. However, this also means that the process becomes more competitive and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required also keeps increasing. 

Canadian Immigration News

Which Occupations Are the Best for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program?

Launched in 2017, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was introduced to encourage economic immigration to the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The AIPP aims at attracting foreign workers to immigrate to these provinces, provided they have a valid job offer from a designated employer in one of the provinces. 

Canadian Immigration News

How to Immigrate to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of the 4 Atlantic Canadian Provinces and also a Maritime province. Its name is derived from the Latin words for New Scotland. Located along the eastern coastline, Nova Scotia is exactly between the equator and the North Pole. While it is the second smallest province of Canada, it is also the second-most densely populated area in Canada. 

Canadian Immigration News

Want to Immigrate to Canada? These Are The Top IT Jobs

The Information and Technology industry in Canada is a key denominator for sustainable economic growth. Post pandemic, as the economy recovers, there is an ongoing shift across industries to a digital platform. Therefore, this sector will continue to expand shortly. 

Canadian Immigration News

Which Occupations Are Eligible for the Canadian Experience Class?

Many immigrants start their journey in Canada as temporary foreign workers and recent graduates who join the Canadian workforce for better employment opportunities. Given the recent focus on providing permanent residence pathways for temporary workers in Canada due to the pandemic, the option of immigrating to Canada is all the more lucrative. 

Canadian Immigration News

How to Immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is a unique province on the east coast of Canada. The province is made of islands and has a small population of just over 5,000 people. They majorly reside on the Avalon Peninsula. St. Johns is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Canadian Immigration News

How International Students Can Immigrate to Canada

A majority of international students decide to immigrate to Canada eventually after the completion of their study programs. To facilitate this transition, many immigration programs at federal and provincial levels offer a pathway for international graduates to obtain Canadian permanent residence. 

Canadian Immigration News

What Can You Do If Your Work Permit Application Was Refused?

Have you applied for a temporary work permit in Canada? Was your application refused? It can be quite disheartening to have your application refused due to unseen mistakes. However, there are a few things you must know about applying for a work permit in Canada to avoid any future refusals. 

Canadian Immigration News

How to Apply to a Canadian University As an International Student

Thousands of international students from all over the world choose Canada as their study destination every year. It is mainly because Canada offers a welcoming multicultural environment with access to internationally recognized universities and a straightforward application system. 

Canadian Immigration News

Job Vacancies in Canada Remain High This Past August

In August 2021, the job vacancies in the Canadian job market remained above pre-Covid levels, especially in sectors like food services, healthcare, and Information technology. According to Statistics Canada, the job vacancies in August increased to 871,000 from 805,500 in September.