Janice Rodrigues | É«ºüÈë¿Ú The Voice of Canadian Immigration Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:48:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon-1.png Janice Rodrigues | É«ºüÈë¿Ú 32 32 What’s the difference between Canadian permanent residency and Canadian citizenship? /2024/09/whats-the-difference-between-canadian-permanent-residency-and-canadian-citizenship-0946555.html Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:40:14 +0000 /?p=46555 In Canada, permanent residents (PR) enjoy many of the same privileges as citizens, including the ability to live, work, study, and invest in the country. However, there are some distinctions that set the two apart. A Permanent Resident is someone who has been given PR status by immigrating to Canada, but they are not a […]

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]]> 5 things international students can do to improve their chances at receiving a Canadian PR /2024/09/5-things-international-students-can-do-to-improve-their-chances-at-receiving-a-canadian-pr-0946446.html Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:25 +0000 /?p=46446 For years, international students have chosen to study in Canada for its reputable universities, diverse environment, and the opportunity to gain work experience in a new country. Getting a Canadian education and eligible work experience can also improve a candidate’s chance of getting permanent residence (PR) in Canada. This is because international students who graduate […]

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]]> IRCC introduces new LMIA-exempt work permit for select tech companies in Canada /2024/09/ircc-introduces-new-lmia-exempt-work-permit-for-select-tech-companies-in-canada-0946486.html Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:21:12 +0000 /?p=46486 IRCC has introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to help Canada grow as a global tech leader. Some skilled foreign workers are now […]

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]]> Immigration fuels Alberta’s record-breaking population growth /2024/09/immigration-fuels-albertas-record-breaking-population-growth-0946423.html Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:30 +0000 /?p=46423 Alberta has been experiencing record-breaking population growth. New data from the government of Alberta’s Office of Statistics and Information shows that the province has seen exponential growth in both its international and interprovincial immigration. From April 2023 to April 24, the province’s population grew by 204,677 or 4.41%—marking the highest year-over-year growth rate in 2023-24 […]

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]]> First fall in Canada? Here are some things every newcomer should know /2024/09/first-fall-in-canada-here-are-some-things-every-newcomer-should-know-0946317.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:40 +0000 /?p=46317 Fall in Canada is a cozy season characterized by cooling temperatures, changing leaf colours, beloved holidays and fun outdoor activities. If you’re a newcomer to Canada, it presents the perfect opportunity to explore all that the country has to offer. So here are some things you need to know to make the most of the […]

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]]> How many hours can you work as an international student in Canada? /2024/09/how-many-hours-can-you-work-as-an-international-student-in-canada-0946243.html Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:29:57 +0000 /?p=46243 Starting this fall, international students in Canada will be allowed to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, an increase from the current limit of 20 hours. The change was announced in April by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, who stated that the new 24-hour cap “strikes the appropriate balance so students have the option […]

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]]> These are the candidates receiving ITAs based on the latest Canadian Experience Class Draw /2024/09/these-are-the-candidates-receiving-itas-based-on-the-latest-canadian-experience-class-draw-0946189.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:00:50 +0000 /?p=46189 For candidates in the Express Entry (EE) pool seeking Canadian Permanent Residency, their CRS score will make or break their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Applicants who qualify for the CEC program are eligible to enter the Express Entry (EE) pool, where they are given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and […]

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]]> Deadline extended for out-of-status construction workers in the GTA seeking pathway to permanent residency /2024/08/deadline-extended-for-out-of-status-construction-workers-in-the-gta-seeking-pathway-to-permanent-residency-0846001.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:04:01 +0000 /?p=46001 The temporary public policy to further facilitate access to permanent resident status for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has recently been extended. The public policy will now run until December 31, 2024, or until it reaches its cap of 1,000 applications – whichever one comes first. This program first launched on […]

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