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Find Out the Common Reasons Why Your Sponsorship Application Could Get Denied

Most immigrants, after obtaining permanent residence in Canada, apply to sponsor their immediate family members.

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What are the Top 6 Enhanced PNP Streams Linked with Express Entry for 2021

It is a common misconception that some Canadian provinces are easier to immigrate to than others. Every Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can be easier if you meet the eligibility criteria. Some provincial streams require you to have a valid job offer which can be done if you are already living and working in Canada but not so much when you are applying from abroad.

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What are the Top In-demand Jobs in Canada for Foreign Nationals?

As Canada is recovering from Covid-19 caused lockdowns and restrictions, many local businesses have started to adapt to the new normal. Businesses have expanded their operations to online platforms using video-calling applications and other ways to maintain health and safety standards.

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How to Immigrate to Canada as an Occupational Therapist

Canada offers amazing job opportunities for foreign nationals working in a range of different occupations. There are work opportunities for everyone, including Occupational Therapists. Are you one of them? Because this post will tell you how to obtain permanent residency in Canada as an Occupational Therapist.

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How Canada Became the Favourite Country for Foreign Workers to Immigrate to

The 2021 “Decoding Global Talent” report concluded that Canada has become the top destination for foreign workers wanting to move for better job opportunities and a higher quality of life. This report included a survey of around 208,807 workers across 190 countries. Compiled by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the Network and Appcast, the report revealed that Canada has managed to replace the United States as the topmost favorite destination for foreign workers who want to immigrate.

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Canadian Visitor Visa Gets Denied: What to Do Next

People often believe that it is quite easy to get a Canadian visitor visa. However, negligence and lack of care in applying properly will lead to a denial of your visitor visa. In such cases, the best course of action for you is to reapply. However, you can also appeal the decision but that is not a preferred way to deal with denial.

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How Dual Citizenship Works in Canada

Dual Citizenship is a very common concept in Canada. [Sometimes referred to as Second Passports when acquired by investment in a country that offers]. Almost 1 in every 20 Canadian holds dual citizenship with more than 1 passport. However, despite it being a common concept, Canada has no official certificate or document that recognizes dual citizenship. Canada simply allows foreign nationals to keep their citizenship in their home country.

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Immigrate to Canada: Self-Employed Options in 2021

Many foreign workers choose to immigrate as a self-employed person or a freelancer. This is beneficial if you want to avoid working for corporations or having a prearranged offer of employment. There are a few programs available if you want to immigrate as a self-employed person to Canada.

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Applying for Canadian Family Sponsorship from China

According to the data revealed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), China is the second most imperative source for family sponsorship immigration. Even though immigration was restricted last year due to the lockdowns and travel restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, China still maintains its place as the second country with the most immigrants through family sponsorship programs.

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IRCC Announces New Online Application Portals for 6 Immigration Programs

The government body of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of a new online portal for various immigration programs that previously required paper-based applications for permanent residence.

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How Long Will the Canadian Border Restrictions Last and What Can Happen Next?

It is unclear when Canada will open its border completely to foreign nationals. There have been several travel restrictions put in place to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Canada. However, as the vaccination drive began, many expected Canadian immigration to go back to normal in a few months. The decision of opening borders depends on various factors. Therefore, it is important to understand them all before we can make an educated guess on when the travel restrictions could be lifted.

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Reduced Barriers for Disabled Immigrants: Medical Inadmissibility

The Canadian government updated the rules for medical inadmissibility to make it more accessible to disabled people. Given that the existing medical inadmissibility rules were over 40 years old and not in line with the current Canadian values.

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How Does Maintained Status or Implied Status Affect Temporary Status Holders in Canada?

As a temporary visitor or resident in Canada, it is your responsibility to ensure that your status stays valid throughout the duration of your stay. That means you must apply to extend your visitor visa status before it expires. But what happens if your status expires before your application to extend has been approved? In this case, you can legally stay in Canada under the conditions of your previous permit/visa. This is known as “maintained status” or “implied status”. This legal status will be valid until a decision is made on your application for renewal.

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International Students Should Submit Their Study Permit Applications in May 2021 to Avoid Delays

Thousands of international students come to Canada every year to pursue higher education. However, this process is no longer as straightforward as it used to be. Due to the ongoing global pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed to control the spread of Covid-19 infections, international students must now stay up-to-date with the updates on the border restrictions and any change in the guidelines by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Ontario PNP’s Entrepreneur Stream Gets Faster Application Process

The Ontario PNP (or the OINP acronym, or the full name, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) is planning to make various changes to its Entrepreneur Stream (under the Business Category) to make the process easier for applicants to arrive in Canada.

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Quebec Increasing Immigration Levels to Fill Increased Labour Market Shortages

Quebec is experiencing a shortage of skilled and unskilled workforce in its labor market due to the pandemic and its own government’s decision to reduce immigration levels. Therefore, Quebec’s immigration minister Nadine Girault recently announced that the province would increase its immigration levels gradually as it recovers from the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

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How Canada Can Meet Its Immigration Target By Keeping the Express Entry Minimum CRS Score Low

The Conference Board of Canada supports Canada’s move to lower the requirements for immigration scores as this will allow more people to gain permanent residency, ultimately leading to Canada achieving its immigration target for 2021. High immigration levels lead to higher economic growth, improves the ratio of the working population compared to retirees and results in lower labor market shortages for important skills.

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Is Canada Likely to Implement Vaccine Passports for International Travel?

The recent ‘Global Public Backs COVID-19 Vaccine Passports For International Travel’ survey conducted for the World Economic Forum by the global market research firm Ipsos, revealed that the global support for implementing vaccine passports has increased to reopen international travel.

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BC PNP’s Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot Extended Till 2024

The Regional Pilot Program offered under Entrepreneur Immigration by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has been extended for 3 years until March 31, 2024. This extension was provided to encourage international entrepreneurs to immigrate and support the post-pandemic recovery of the province.

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Ontario PNP Adopts the Expression of Interest System to Improve Its Application Process

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP or Ontario PNP) has shifted its registration system from a first-come-first-serve to a points-based system for 5 of its immigration streams. Many other provinces use the Expression of Interest (EOI) system to select applicants based on their ability to benefit the economic and labor market.

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Working Holiday Work Permits Through the International Experience Canada

The Canadian government offers a set of immigration programs under the International Experience Class (IEC) for young residents of participating countries who want to travel and experience work life in Canada. This program encourages young people to come to Canada to experience life in Canada.

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How the Budget in 2021 Will Improve Canadian Immigration

On April 19, 2021, the Canadian government announced the budget for 2021 as a part of their Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience After Shattering the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The government recognized in this budget that the Canadian immigration system will play an imperative role in helping the Canadian economy in post-Covid recovery.

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Checklist for Newcomers: Coming to Canada in Spring 2021

Despite the travel restrictions, the Canadian border remains open to certain foreign nationals traveling for discretionary purposes There is a certain list of travel requirements that travelers to Canada must meet to be admitted. This includes presenting a negative Covid-19 test result taken at your last departure and having a mandatory 14-day quarantine plan.

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Quebec Finalizing Changes to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced the extension of the suspension of the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program until it can revise its current program to make it better aligned with the government’s objectives in regards to integration and Francization of the immigrants. Quebec is in the final stages of making important changes to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program, one of the most popular business immigration programs in Canada. The announcement of the extension of the suspension was made by MIFI on March 31, 2021.

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Newcomer to Canada? Here Are 9 Tips on Getting a Job

Do you want to immigrate to Canada for work? Finding a suitable job must be your next step! Gaining employment in Canada might prove a little bit trickier and different than back in your home country.

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Canadian Work Permits and Business Immigration for Foreign Workers, Entrepreneurs and Investors

Canada has a host of business immigration options to encourage international entrepreneurs and investors to establish or acquire a business in Canada as a way for long-term residency. These programs are available for individuals and businesses who want to expand their operations in Canada.

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The Next Steps After Receiving an Invitation to Apply Through the Express Entry System

What should you do when you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the federal Express Entry system?

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How Can Tech Workers Immigrate to Canada?

Canada has an increasing demand for highly skilled tech workers due to its expanding Information Technology (IT) industry. Foreign nationals working in tech occupations generally have greater success in several federal and provincial immigration programs.

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What Are the Canadian Work Permit Options Available for International Entrepreneurs in 2021?

Recently, Canada has introduced some changes to the immigration pathways for international entrepreneurs. The Canadian government announced that the owner/operator category under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will no longer be operational from April 1, 2021.

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Making Changes to Your Express Entry Profile After Receiving An Invitation to Apply

If you notice any out-of-date information on your Express Entry profile after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency, making changes can be difficult. Before receiving an ITA, you can make as many changes as possible to your profile without any explanation.

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