If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident you can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner who is a foreign national to join you in Canada. Inland Sponsorship An Inland sponsorship applies to couples who are already living together in Canada. If your spouse or partner has a valid temporary status in […]
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When visiting Canada, you will either need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), you do not need both. If you are from a visa-exempt country, you will need to fill out the eTA form. To fill out the form you will need a valid passport, a valid email address and to pay
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A permanent resident is someone who is a citizen of another country but has been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada. A person who is in Canada temporarily is not a permanent resident. Once you receive permanent residence status you will get a PR Card. When traveling outside Canada you will need to
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A post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is for those who have graduated from a designated learning institution and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work. A designated learning institution is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students. You can see the full list of designated learning institutions here. You have
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As of May 1, 2022, Alberta has lifted restrictions on hiring temporary foreign workers in the province. The Temporary Foreign Worker (Program) is designed to allow Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. As a response to COVID-19, the government of Alberta had a “refusal to
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Want to start a business in Canada? You may be eligible to immigrate through the Start-Up Visa Program. The Start-Up Visa Program targets entrepreneurs with skills to establish businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians and can compete on a global scale. To be eligible for this program you must meet
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If you are at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen, a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, or a permanent resident of Canada you can sponsor relatives to come live, study and work in Canada. Wondering who you can sponsor under family sponsorship? The following list includes
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Express Entry is an online application system for skilled workers wishing to immigrate to Canada and get Canadian permanent residence status. There are 3 programs managed through Express Entry, these are: Canadian Experience Class: For skilled workers with Canadian work experience. They must have gained the work experience in the 3 years before applying and
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On March 17th, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra tweeted, “Starting Apr, 1, Canada will no longer require fully-vaccinated travellers to provide a COVID-19 test to enter the country!” This change has come into place after travel industry advocates lobbied again testing requirement because the price of the tests can deter travellers. You must have received the
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As of February 16, 2022, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program was renamed the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. They have also introduced two new streams, the Rural Renewal Stream and the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. According to Immigration.ca, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, launched the changes at the Fairness for Newcomers Summit in Calgary and stated, “We’re to
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As the cases of Omicron surge during the fifth wave of Covid-19 this January employment rates have once again dropped. Statistics Canada reported that Canada lost 200,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 6.5%. Before Omicron the unemployment rate was at 6%. According to CIC News, a large part of the increase is “due to
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One way to immigrate to Canada is through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). According to the Government of Canada, this program is designed for workers who: “have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory” “want to live in that province” “want to become permanent residents of Canada”
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The first draw of 2022 was held on January 5th and Canada is inviting 392 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The draw requires a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 808 points, which is 88 points
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It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed the face of businesses all around the world. Border closures and travel restrictions have caused a slowdown in many industries and the IRCC is no different. According to data released by the IRCC, Canada has a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications as of Oct.27th. Applications that
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Travel restrictions increase with the emergence of the Omicron variant. This variant was first detected in South Africa and has been classified as a Variant of Concern meaning there is an increased risk of transmissibility and severe disease. Since the Omicron variant was discovered new travel restrictions have been imposed. Any foreign nationals coming from
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The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:“As the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, it’s important for me to mark National Francophone Immigration Week because I am proud to celebrate the contributions of French-speaking newcomers to communities across Canada, as well as our country’s linguistic duality. Ottawa,
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The Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination provides Canadian residents with a reliable way to demonstrate that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 when travelling within and outside Canada. Canadians can get their proof of vaccination from their province or territory (for more information, visit Canada.ca/vaccine-proof). Each country decides what type of vaccination proof is required, the
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Statement The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement Ottawa, September 3, 2021—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
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The Government of Canada continues to exhaust every option to get as many Afghans to safety as possible, in partnership with our allies around the world. In the first phase of our operation, Canada evacuated roughly 3,700 people from Afghanistan—the majority of whom are refugees who supported Canada’s mission, and will soon begin new lives
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August 31, 2021—Ottawa, ON—The Government of Canada continues to exhaust every option to get as many Afghans to safety as possible, in partnership with our allies around the world. In the first phase of our operation, Canada evacuated roughly 3,700 people from Afghanistan—the majority of whom are refugees who supported Canada’s mission, and will soon
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