From subzero temperatures to heavy snowfall and icy roads, Canadian winters can present a tough adjustment for those experiencing them for the first time. With winter already in full effect, it’s essential to be prepared for the next big snowstorm coming your way—and we’re here to help you do just that. Join the Angus Reid […]

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On December 4, Quebec invited over 1,870 individuals to apply for permanent selection through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This latest selection round comes after a three-month hiatus, and saw invitations distributed through all four of the program’s streams: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills; Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills; Stream 3: […]

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The latest processing times published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) show a decrease in wait time for numerous application types compared to a month ago. Notable improvements can be seen for certain temporary residence applications (such as work and study permits), and the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) permanent resident pathway. In contrast, the […]

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In recent months, some international student graduates have seen their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications refused for missing language tests and/or proof of field of study requirements in their applications. The omission is understandable: due to what Canada’s immigration department describes as “system limitations,” the government has not added a section in their application portal […]

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Highly skilled workers in specialized tech or in-demand occupations may be eligible for expedited work permit processing. The Global Talent Stream (GTS) of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) targets foreign nationals with a job offer in one of 22 eligible in-demand occupations. The GTS has two streams (or categories), and either can lead to […]

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The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) has issued 2,049 invitations to candidates across two consecutive days, following more than two months of inactivity. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams On December 10, Ontario extended a total of 1,133 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination across five draws. In addition, the province also held […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Healthcare and social services candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476; and Created an […]

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Once you’ve taken your CELPIP Test and achieved your score goals, it is essential to ensure that you keep your CELPIP score up to date for the following practical reasons: Book a CELPIP Test Date Most immigration applications have validity limits Most immigration programs, such as the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada and the […]

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Having the necessary documents ready ahead of time is essential for those looking to apply for Canada’s upcoming pathway for H-1B visa holders. In 2023, the federal government launched an open work permit program for holders of United States H-1B visas. This program reached its cap of 10,000 applications within just two days. Foreign nationals […]

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Even French-speakers with initial intermediate language abilities have several pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR) open to them. Canada is intensifying its push to grow Francophone immigration outside Quebec, aiming for a French-speaking PR admissions target of 10.5% by 2028, compared to an 8.5% target in 2025. While an NCLC 5 may seem modest, it […]

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