To become a Canadian citizen, you must: There are specific conditions that may prevent you from obtaining Canadian citizenship. Additional or alternative requirements apply if you are: Spouses of Canadian CitizensMarrying a Canadian citizen does not grant you automatic citizenship. As a spouse, you are required to fulfill the same eligibility criteria mentioned...
In the most recent BC PNP draw held on September 24, approximately 145 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued in targeted invitation rounds. A total of 57 invitations were sent in a specific draw aimed at 35 tech-related occupations under both the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including their...
If you are a Canadian citizen, Registered Indian, or permanent resident of Canada, aged 18 or older, and wish to sponsor, use this application package to: To use this application package, the sponsored individual must meet one of the following criteria: Please note: Adopted children of Canadian citizens may qualify for Canadian citizenship....
A recent update on September 18, 2024, introduced new rules, including limits on international student numbers and changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. The SOWP policy is also becoming stricter. These changes are being made to: Check out our latest video where we discuss the new immigration policies in Canada and...
The first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw of September issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR). Candidates in this draw needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509, which is 2 points higher than the previous CEC-specific draw. This is the 6th Express Entry draw in...
On September 19, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a targeted draw under the Human Capital Priorities stream, inviting 1,424 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range for this draw was between 505 and 528, targeting profiles that were created between September 19, 2023,...
Starting November 1, 2024, new language proficiency standards will be required for those applying for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). These changes are designed to enhance the ability of international graduates to integrate into the Canadian workforce by ensuring they have the language skills necessary to thrive in the country’s job market. Many...
In response to the changing demands of Canada’s immigration system, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced key new actions to manage the growing number of temporary residents, including international students and foreign workers. These steps are part of a larger plan to tackle labour shortages, protect the asylum...
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers a route to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from recognized post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada who wish to live and work in New Brunswick. To apply for this program, candidates must receive an endorsement from a designated employer. This initiative assists New Brunswick...
The most recent BC PNP draw, held on September 17, issued approximately 163 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through both general and targeted rounds. In the general draw, 65 invitations were issued under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories, including their Express Entry variants, as well as the Entry-Level...
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